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Month: March 2010
Japanese Firm Gives “Heartbreak Recovery Holidays” to Employees
According to very old news article in Reuters, there is a company in Tokyo that gives time off to its employees for the most unusual reasons.
White Day, and Other Crazy Japanese Holidays
Let’s talk about White Day, Moe no Hi, and other wacky, totally unofficial Japanese holidays.
JASRAC to Charge for Tweets with Japanese Lyrics
JASRAC is considering charging Twitter users who post lyrics from Japanese songs on the JASRAC catalogue with royalty fees.
New Terminal Outside Tokyo To Service Budget Philippine Carriers?
If all plans go through, the new airport will function as a low-cost hub to those who want to fly to Tokyo on a tight budget.
2010 JAL Scholarship Programme
One participant from the Philippines will fly to Japan and take part in the programme designed around this year’s main theme: ”Tourism and cross-cultural understanding”.
How to Spot Fake Nendroid Figures
If you are a new collector, how can you tell the fakes apart from the originals?
New Releases from Kotobukiya 4.0
Kotobukiya is delighted to announce its latest release from its Neon Genesis Evangelion 2.0 Ani Statue line: Mari Illustrious Makinami.
2010 J-Pop Anime Singing Contest
Amateur singing groups are invited to join The 2010 J-pop Anime Singing Competition, organized by The Embassy of Japan and The Japan Foundation Manila.
Are Edamame Keychains Toxic? Plus, Jollibee’s Robotech Kiddie Meal.
Singapore’s Ministry of Health found toxic chemicals in “edamame” keychain toys, and Jollibee releases a line of Robotech / Macross toys with their Kiddie meals.
Japanese Indie Film and Documentaries: Video Act! and Sulyap 3
The Japan Foundation Manila’s Video Act! Japanese Documentary Film Now! and UP Tomo-Kai’s Sulyap 3 bring Japanese indie short films and documentaries to you.
Shounen Knife Live Event Report
The highlight of this year’s Nihongo Fiesta is Shounen Knife’s performance at San Miguel By The Bay.