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The current time in Japan is 21:43 on Friday, March 29th 2024
The next national holiday is Apr 29, Showa no Hi (Showa Day).

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Nippon Professional Baseball: Why are more players turning to MLB?

Why are more NPB players turning to MLB?The two-league Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) is one of the most popular baseball competitions in Asia. Brimming with top-tier baseball players from Japan and other parts of the world, it’s avidly watched by millions of spectators across the continent. NPB is also considered the second-best baseball league in the world, behind the American Major League Baseball (MLB).

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The Osaka IR's Impact on the Japanese Gambling Scene

Rendering for the proposed IR project in Yumeshima, Osaka.Japan is on the cusp of constructing its first integrated casino on Osaka's artificial Yumeshima island. The ambitious project has been in the works for several years and is set to boost the Japanese economy by creating thousands of jobs and potentially trillions in revenue.

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Japan Store Selection

DUNEJIKATABI Footwear

The movie remake of Dune was one of the most anticipated releases of recent years. Japan Store supplied a large order of jikatabi items for the production, including the Marugo Magic Safety, Soukaido I-98 and Soukaido VO-80 models.

These popular models will now have the added cache of being suitable for cosplay! See more...

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