LONDON — Burberry is taking retail in new directions, building a virtual replica of its flagship Ginza store in Tokyo and inviting customers to browse and shop the spring 2021 collection. After opening a hybrid digital-physical store in Shenzhen last summer, the brand has travelled northeast to Tokyo and partnered […]
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Japanese manners and customs that every traveler to Japan should know
Customs and manners are so important to Japanese culture that many travel websites have sections dedicated to the topic. Japan is currently closed to international travelers, but the country is exploring ways to safely reopen before the start of the Tokyo Summer Olympics, which is scheduled for late July. Tourists […]
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Shopping Online For A Car That’s In Japan Will Make Your Head Spin
Photo: Goonet Exchange (Other) I’ve launched a fun quest to import a Honda Beat from Japan — and do it entirely on my own. Each week I’ll update you on how things are going and what snags I’ve run into. Today I’m exploring different ways to buy a car online […]
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Japan debuts literal ‘hands-free’ vending machine for contactless purchases
Whether it’s robot waiters or self-driving couriers, the tech sector is coming up with solutions in the socially-distanced age. Now a company in Osaka, Japan debuted the first-ever foot-operated vending machine. The innovative design, created by DyDo, aims to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The “hands-free” vending machine dispenses food and drinks, but customers use […]
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Japan debuts literal ‘hands-free’ vending machine for contactless purchases
Whether it’s robot waiters or self-driving couriers, the tech sector is coming up with solutions in the socially-distanced age. Now a company in Osaka, Japan debuted the first-ever foot-operated vending machine. The innovative design, created by DyDo, aims to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The “hands-free” vending machine dispenses food […]
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Japan amid the pandemic: Pets, popcorn, bath salts and bug spray
TOKYO — In spring, as the spread of the coronavirus began to gain ground in Japan, Tokyo resident Eriko Teraoka suddenly began living a brand-new lifestyle. Her company had told her to work from home, and her 5- and 2-year-old daughters’ day care center closed. The girls quickly became glued […]
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The enchanting part of Japan where John and Yoko found peace
Nagano offers a scenic respite from nearby Tokyo It’s just an ordinary family holiday snap. Dad’s there in straight-leg turn-up jeans and a T-shirt, frowning slightly at the camera through his glasses. Mum’s a bit smarter, hair down, wearing a loose-fitting dress. And their son can’t be more than a […]
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MUJI Launches Furniture Subscription Service in Japan
2020 has been an extraordinary year, to say the least. With the coronavirus pandemic changing billions of people’s lives and forcing them to create office spaces within the confines of their homes, one well-established company is offering a solution in the form of a new subscription furniture service. Simple, sleek […]