MMike Babowiczadded this to Interesting Indeed 2Samurai African samurai: The enduring legacy of a black warrior in feudal JapanCNN - Words by Emiko Jozuka, CNN Graphics by Natalie Leung, CNNHong Kong (CNN) — When feudal Japan's most powerful warlord Nobunaga Oda met Yasuke, a black slave-turned-retainer, in 1581, he believed the man was a god. Oda had never seen an African before. And like
Page SixPlay buttonAriana Grande Carrie Ann Inaba reveals misspelled Japanese tattoo says 'rough sex'Page Six - By Melissa Minton The “Dancing With the Stars” judge, 51, revealed that an ankle tattoo she thought said “courageous love” in Japanese actually translates to something …
e smithadded this to TravelTravel These Stunning Hotels Offer the Most Jaw-dropping Views in the Worlddepartures.com - Stacey Leasca Be it the soaring mountains in Canada, the serene landscapes of Kyoto, or the soft blue island waters in French Polynesia, a place with a view is …
Autoblogadded this to AutoblogHonda Pair of perfect Honda NSX Type Rs go up for auction in TokyoAutoblog - Zac PalmerWhile the original Acura NSX is a brilliant supercar in any of its iterations, we never got the best version of it here in America: the Type R. Those came with Honda badges and are right-hand drive only.
Fred Dadded this to Japan, The Cycle Of LifeWine The Different Styles of Japanese ShochuWine Enthusiast - By Tammie Teclemariam In Japan, shochu, the low-proof distilled spirit, outsells saké by far. While both derive their flavor from koji, a mold that converts starch into …
IInstagram false.coinadded this to STUFF THAT I FIND INTRESTING Australian NewsAustralian mum who moved to Tokyo is mocked by a teacher after she sent her son to school with a Vegemite sandwich insteaddailymail.co.uk - Paula Ahillon An Australian mother was shamed by a teacher in Japan for giving her son a Vegemite sandwich for lunch instead of a homemade box of bento. ABC …
Boing Boingadded this to All StoriesEating Guy puts a camera onto a sushi conveyor belt and the result is a sweet little movieboingboing.net - Mark Frauenfelder As this camera moves along a Japanese conveyor belt sushi restaurant, it captures diners in the booths. Some people notice and wave, others are …
CNBCBank of Japan Japan's GDP growth in the second quarter will remain 'fairly sluggish': EconomistCNBC - CNBC Asia Source Marcel Thieliant of Capital Economics discusses two reasons why Japan's GDP growth in the first quarter of 2019 posted a surprise expansion, and his …
LLouise Sharmanadded this to Wild WorldsFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoTokyo Volcanic alert level raised for Mt. Hakone near Tokyo - Xinhua |xinhuanet.com TOKYO, May 19 (Xinhua) -- The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) on Sunday raised its alert level for Mt. Hakone as seismic activity has been …
grafhamadded this to Just CarsMazda Mazda3 review: why this sharp Japanese family hatchback is a viable alternative to a VW Golf or Ford FocusThe Telegraph - By Andrew EnglishIt is interesting how two of the small car makers sold on by Ford (Mazda in 2015 and Volvo in 2010) both took a deep breath and redesigned themselves and their ranges to suit their resources and have successful.
Trey Ratcliffadded this to Stuck In CustomsLightroom Ribbons in Sanyastuckincustoms.com I’m really loving my Origin PC! I’m using it 75% for running Lightroom really fast and the other 25% for gaming! We were by one of the giant Buddha …
Bloombergadded this to BloombergOpinion Japan Inc. Is Doing Better Than People RealizeBloomberg - Anjani Trivedi Investors should get used to more big surprises from Japan. The country’s economy grew an annualized 2.1% in the first quarter, defying economists’ …
Evan Takoyakiadded this to JAPANESE AMERICAPhiladelphia, PA Look Inside Hiroki, Fishtown’s Long-Anticipated, Omakase-Only Japanese Restaurantphillymag.com - Alexandra Jones Check out the space and opening menu of Hiroki, the long-awaited Japanese restaurant from longtime Morimoto sushi chef Hiroki Fujiyama. Devoted …
VICE Canadaadded this to VICE Video CanadaPro Wrestling The Wrestlers (Series Trailer)VICEFrom the bright lights of Florida to the spotless streets of Japan and the chaos of the Congo, Damian Abraham dives headlong into the fascinating ways cultures around the world have embraced one of America's
ELLE UKadded this to Life and CultureRace & Ethnicity 4 Body-Positive Shows To Watch This SpringElle - By Rachel HaganFrom Japanese female sumo wrestling to a '70s feminist movement While most women are plus-size, they represent less than 2% of images in media. From Kelli's uninhibited sexual prowess in Insecure to Glow's
BGRadded this to ScienceScience Japan just sent a privately-funded rocket into space for the first time everbgr.com - Mike Wehner SpaceX is already a household name around the globe, but there’s no shortage of other startups vying for their slice of the private spaceflight pie. …
Forbesadded this to TechnologySpinach Teaching Innovation And Creativity In Japan: Is 'Spinach' The Problem?Forbes - Peg TyreWill “Spinach” stop Japanese schools from teaching kids in a way that promotes innovation? Maybe. The governments in Japan and South Korea say they want to educate students to become more innovative and
CCary Gilladded this to MineAutos These Sizzling 2020 Toyota Supra TRD Accessories Should've Been Stock All AlongThe Drive - By Chris Chin Even though the new 2020 Toyota Supra is out, that doesn’t mean Toyota’s throwing in the towel, calling it a day, and leaving dealerships to sell …
United States Motegi Says U.S. Assured Japan It Won't Seek Car Export Limitsinvesting.com - www.investing.com (Bloomberg) -- Japanese Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer had assured him Washington won’t seek …
The Guardianadded this to Art & DesignManga Fukushima, golf and Jesus on a gap year: why no subject is now off-limits for mangaThe Guardian - Paul GravettWhat is it about manga that makes it so compelling? Once a cult concern, the distinctive Japanese comics and graphic novels have now truly infiltrated the mainstream. From James Cameron producing a Hollywood
aandihelladded this to Japan Manipur Yutaka Hirose’s zen 1986 Japanese environmental music for model houses reissued for the first timethevinylfactory.com - Gabriela Helfet Japanese composer Yutaka Hirose’s NOVA + 4 is being released on double vinyl, this June via WRWTFWW. Hirose crafted the album in 1986, for Misawa Home …
The Jakarta Postadded this to All news from The Jakarta PostEarthquakes Earth Manual Project: a creative way to learn disaster readinessthejakartapost.com - Josa Lukman Through its adorable designs and smart concepts, the Earth Manual Project exhibition draws the public’s interest to learn about disaster readiness. …
Kotakuadded this to OverwatchKyoto Man Arrested After Sending Idol Death Threat By FaxKotaku - Brian Ashcraft Today, a 24-year-old man named Kazuki Domoto was arrested for sending a fax threatening to kill pop idol Yuka Ogino. Domoto has confessed, there was …
John MacKillopadded this to The SwampNews (South Africa) Is America tired of losing yet?dailymaverick.co.za - Anne Krueger While Donald Trump often complains that US goods face trade discrimination in Japan, he has only himself to blame. By acting like an insecure bully, …
Bloombergadded this to Bloomberg TelevisionCEOs Abenomics Is Actually Working in Japan, Says WisdomTree Japan’s KollBloomberg Jesper Koll, chief executive officer at WisdomTree Japan, discusses Japan’s 1Q GDP figures and what they mean for the economy. He speaks on …
CNBCHTML Japanese firms' balance sheets 'abnormally strong,' strategist saysCNBC - CNBC Europe Source Ben Lofthouse, head of global equity income at Janus Henderson, discusses the fund manager's latest report on dividend payouts.
Play buttonMontana Green light given on beef exports to Japankpax.com - MTN News The United States beef cattle industry received big news on Friday after Japan announced it was eliminating longstanding restrictions on U.S. beef …
Japanese Companies USTR Lighthizer to meet Motegi for trade talks in Japan on May 24: sourcesreuters.com - Reuters Editorial(Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will visit Japan on May 24 to meet Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to accelerate trade talks ahead of a leaders' summit a few days later, two
Asian Development Bank AIIB chief seeks to collaborate with Japan lenders in infrastructureabs-cbn.com - ABS-CBN News TOKYO - The chief of the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on Monday expressed his willingness to cooperate with Japanese lenders in the …
Eateradded this to Eater BostonBoston, MA London-Based Japanese Restaurant Chain Lands in Back Bay Next WeekEater - Dana HaticA high-end international Japanese chain finally makes its grand debut in Boston next week. Zuma opens Tuesday, May 28, in Boston’s Back Bay, located within the Four Seasons Hotel at One Dalton, a new tower
