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13 dead in anime studio fire
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/07/2019
» KYOTO, Japan: Police said 13 people were believed dead inside a Kyoto anime studio after a fire started by an arsonist on Thursday morning. Dozens of others were reported injured.
One dead in suspected arson attack on Japan animation studio
AFP, Published on 18/07/2019
» TOKYO - A suspected arson attack on an animation studio in Japan on Thursday left one person dead and dozens injured, several of them seriously, the emergency services said.
Revel in an anime favourite
Life, Published on 10/07/2019
» Seacon Square is getting fans of Japanese anime Ikkyu-san back in time to explore the real life of this title character during the "Tracking Ikkyu-san" fair, which will kick off on Friday July 12 and run until July 21.
After backlash, Kardashian drops 'Kimono' name from underwear line
AFP, Published on 02/07/2019
» WASHINGTON: "Kimono" is now a no no, Kim Kardashian West said Monday.
Ghosn casts shadow as Macron lands in Japan for talks before G20
AFP, Published on 26/06/2019
» TOKYO - French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Japan on Wednesday for bilateral talks after a testing time for the longstanding alliance between Paris and Tokyo following the arrest of former auto tycoon Carlos Ghosn.
Undisturbed by time
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 20/06/2019
» I had been to Kyoto a couple of times before. However, I had always thought of it as a city, as the former imperial capital of Japan. I didn't realise that Kyoto as a prefecture has much more to offer than the famous bamboo grove and those popular shrines and temples. Along the northern coast of the prefecture, referred to by some as "Kyoto By The Sea" nestled interesting places not much known among non-Japanese travellers. The fishing village of Ine, with its unique and well-preserved architecture, interested me most. It was the major purpose of my latest visit to the Land of the Rising Sun.
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Published on 16/06/2019
» Travel InfoIf measured in a straight line, Ine is about87km northeast of Kyoto city and 110kmnorth of Osaka. From Thailand, the mostconvenient gateway to this part of Japanis Kansai International Airport whereseveral airlines offer direct services fromBangkok. Thai Airways International, forexample, operates two daily flights fromSuvarnabhumi at 8.25am and 11.59pm.The return flights from Kansai are scheduledat 11.45am and 5.35pm. Travel time is aboutfive hours and 30 minutes.Getting to Ine from Kansai airport, Osakaor Kyoto, depending on your itinerary,is not difficult if you travel by train. Getyourself to Amanohashidate Station, thenearest to the boathouse village, and takea bus from there. The bus stop is right infront of the station. The bus ride takesabout an hour. If you need help, consult theinformation desk staff at the train station.Last but not least, keep in mind that allbuildings in the village are private propertiesand trespassing is punishable by la
ICONSIAM 7 Wondrous Dining An amazing seven-culinary heaven that delights gourmands
Published on 10/06/2019
» ICONSIAM, The Icon of eternal prosperity, expansive dining experience where world delicacies and endless choice of hand-picked restaurants can be found along its 7 Wondrous Dining zone.
Give 'em shell: turtles stick neck out for Japan rice forecast
AFP, Published on 13/05/2019
» TOKYO - In an ancient ceremony that occurs only once every imperial era, Japanese palace courtiers in traditional robes and hats decided on Monday where best to grow royal rice -- using shells from endangered turtles.
Emperor announces abdication as Japan marks end of era
Associated Press, Published on 30/04/2019
» TOKYO: Japanese Emperor Akihito announced his abdication at a palace ceremony Tuesday in his final address, as the nation embraced the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era.