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Neputa/Nebuta festival 2024 in Aomori
"Neputa" (or "Nebuta") is popular Japanese summer festival (Matsuri). Aomori Nebuta (Aomori-city in Aomori prefecture) and Hirosaki Neputa (Hirosaki city in Aomori prefecture) are well-known. Neputa/Nebuta typically takes place in early August (2nd -7th in...
Japan Issues Heatstroke Allert
The rainy season in Japan usually ends by late July, and after rain clouds cleared, real summer comes. Japanese summers are often hot and humid. On 18th July, the Japan Meteorological Agency alerted that almost all regions from Hokkaido to Okinawa would be covered in...
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Japanese Toilets: From Squat Toilets to High-Tech Wonders
Japan’s bathroom tech just took a major leap. In July 2025, TOTO announced that its next-generation Neorest LS-W and AS-W smart Japanese toilets, launching in Japan on August 1, 2025, will include an integrated “Stool Scan” sensor that turns your daily bathroom visit...
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Legendary Anime That Shaped Sci-Fi and Robot Culture
Why Mobile Suit Gundam Still Captivates Fans Today For anime fans in Southern Europe—especially those in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Cyprus—few titles hold as much legendary status as Mobile Suit Gundam. Often referred to as the "father of real robot anime," this epic...
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