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2021 Hurtan Grand Albaycin Mazda MX-5 Miata-based roadster

Spanish coachbuilder Hurtan rivaled Mitsuoka in the eccentricity department by introducing the Grand Albaycin, a Mazda MX-5 Miata-based roadster with a design that tilts heavily towards the retro side of the scale. Carmakers often frown on aftermarket tuners rebodying their models, but this convertible earned Mazda's nod of approval.Founded in...

2021 Toyota C-HR Hybrid GR Sport Joins The Model's UK Range

Having launched the C-HR GR Sport for the European market last November, Toyota is now accepting orders for it in the United Kingdom.

The Hurtan Grand Albaycin Finally Uncovered And It's Like A Mitsuoka From Spain

We’ve been covering Spain’s latest sports car for a little more than a week now, and we finally have uncovered, uncamouflaged pictures of the car and, well, it’s certainly a look.

Patent Filings Reveal Upcoming Toyota GR 86 Front Bumper

Just a few months ago, Subaru unveiled their all-new BRZ, and now we get to take a glimpse at what its upcoming Toyota twin might look like ahead of its debut in the coming months thanks to some patent images filed by the company.

The Most Loyal Car Buyers Drive The Toyota Prius

Toyota Prius owners get a lot of flak, but they're apparently the most loyal car buyers in the United States.

Watch The Nissan Z Proto Play With Its Ancestors In New Digital Commercial

When the Nissan Z Proto was unveiled, it received wide acclaim and excitement. The concept taken inspiration from its forebears. Nissan has now made that metaphorical connection literal.

Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper Concept is a green pop-top camper
Once again, Europe is showing off its wealth of factory supported pop-top campers. This one comes from Nissan, and while it's technically a concept, it's mostly built using factory accessories…
Nissan Turns The e-NV200 EV Into An Outdoors Office
Nissan took a regular e-NV200 Evalia and turned it into a rugged camper van that can tackle the outdoors in complete silence.

Canon Patents A Gimbal With An Interchangeable Lens System

There are many gimbals in the market today, and for the most part, they’re sold separately from the camera. This...

Nintendo Rolls Out A Hospital-Friendly Console

For those unfamiliar, the Starlight Nintendo console was actually rolled out back in 2019 where it was initially available at...

Seasonal Greetings from Xperia Blog

We wanted to wish all of our readers a wonderful and restful break over Christmas and New Year. Those interested...

Toyota Unveils Their e-Palette Self-Driving Shuttles

These are like mini buses that can fetch as many as 20 passengers at a time. They are transparent and...

Sumo tournament starts without 65 wrestlers

The New Year Grand Sumo Tournament kicked off at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Sunday without 65 wrestlers belonging to four stables who either tested positive for the new coronavirus or were in close contact with those who did.Yokozuna Grand Champion Hakuho was among the wrestlers who tested positive.

'Demon Slayer' film shatters box office record

Japanese animation film "Kimetsu no Yaiba," or "Demon Slayer," has shattered the country's all-time box office record. It earned more than 32.4 billion yen, or about 314 million dollars, in 73 days.The film broke the previous record of 31.6 billion yen set by the 2001 animation fantasy "Spirited Away," directed by Miyazaki Hayao.

Japanese rugby star speaks before his last season
Japanese rugby star Goromaru Ayumu is set to retire after the coming season that starts in January. He spoke about the sport and his legacy.Goromaru said, "It is sad that I'll finish my rugby career as a player, which I started when I was 3…
NHK poll: Over 30% want Olympics canceled
More than 30 percent of respondents to an NHK opinion poll have said next year's Olympics and Paralympics should be canceled.The telephone survey was conducted over the weekend. More than 1,200 people answered the questions.
NHK poll: Over 30% want Olympics cancelled
More than 30 percent of respondents to an NHK opinion poll have said next year's Olympics and Paralympics should be canceled.The telephone survey was conducted over the weekend. More than 1,200 people answered the questions.
Bach wants athletes from abroad vaccinated
The president of the International Olympic Committee says foreign athletes and visitors to the Tokyo Games next year should be vaccinated for the coronavirus before entering Japan if a vaccine is available.IOC President Thomas Bach made the remark during a meeting with Tokyo Governor Koike…
Olympic, Paralympic swimming venue opens
A ceremony was held on Saturday to mark the completion of the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, which will host swimming competitions in next year's Olympic and Paralympic Games.The metropolitan government spent about 540 million dollars to build the venue, where 15,000 seats, including temporary ones, will…

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Japan govt. denies report of Games cancellation

The Japanese government has denied a major British newspaper's report about a possible cancellation of the Tokyo Olympics this summer.The...

Torch relay emergency option under consideration

NHK has learned that the organizing committee of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games is considering an alternative way to...

Hibakusha group urges govt. to join UN nuclear ban
Survivors of the 1945 US atomic bombings of Japan have urged the country's government to join a UN nuclear ban treaty that took effect on Friday.The survivors, known as hibakusha, spoke about the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons at a gathering in Tokyo on Friday. They began with a silent prayer to all the victims who died…
Tokyo reports 1,175 new infections
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says it confirmed 1,175 new cases of the coronavirus on Friday.The daily tally in the capital has exceeded 1,000 for 10 straight days.
Cabinet approves draft bills to tackle virus
Japan's Cabinet has approved a set of draft bills aimed at helping the country tackle the COVID-19 pandemic more effectively.Proposals to revise the special anti-coronavirus law, the infectious disease control law and the quarantine law were approved at the Cabinet meeting on Friday.
Matsui: Japan should attend UN nuclear meeting
The mayor of Hiroshima City says the central government should attend as an observer a meeting of the signatories of a United Nations treaty that bans nuclear weapons.Matsui Kazumi made the comment in a news conference on Friday, when the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons went into force. Japan has not joined the treaty.

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GOHAN LAB Steak of lean beef: Sugar turns meat brown, enhancing aroma, flavor

When cooking steak at home, lean meat is a recommended choice. Parts labeled as "beef round" ("momo") or "rump" ("rampu") are lean meat fit for steak. While the round is simple and light, the rump covering the hip to the rump is richer and softer.

Japanese Dessert Trends You Should Know About

The bubble tea craze has taken Japan by storm — so much so that it was even one of the symbols featured by a doll maker in Tokyo who represented Japan’s trending topics through ornate hina dolls. It comes as no surprise, then, that tapioca was named the country's Dish of the Year in 2019.

Pork belly and potato sandwich a popular breakfast item in Peru
Those yet to experience the pleasure of Peruvian dishes may be surprised to learn that restaurants in Lima were named the world's sixth and seventh best last year. Two eateries in the country's capital earned spots on the World's 50 Best Restaurants list compiled by a British magazine last year, proving Peruvian cuisine is something not to be missed if you're…
Guests enjoy Japanese cuisine in court banquet
International guests at Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony have been served Japanese cuisine at a court banquet.The first of four "Kyoen-no-gi" banquets started just after 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday at the Imperial Palace.
Milan pasta with tomato sauce has a simple but profound flavor
In a mansion standing in a prime location in Milan, a servant polishes silver tableware while a personal chef shows off his skills for the epicurean family that calls it home. It's not a scene from a film, but a snippet out of the daily life that chef Tetsuo Ota experienced in his early 30s. At that time, Ota, who is…
Rice and bamboo shoots, sweet yet bitter, heralds arrival of spring
Although it was not quite in season yet, the freshly parboiled bamboo shoot tasted amazingly sweet. The subtle tang in the aftertaste suggested the arrival of spring. Rice cooked with large pieces of bamboo shoots, complete with the vivid young leaf buds of Japanese pepper, is also a feast for the eyes.
Fried tofu pouch with green onion from the fabled fields of Kyoto
Kujo green onions grow lushly on a patch of land in a residential area in Kyoto's Ukyo Ward. The field is owned by Genichi Nagasawa, 65, a farmer who produces Kyoyasai (heirloom vegetables of Kyoto) as well as daikon radish, turnips and other produce through organic farming.

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MARTIAL ARTS/ Mighty Mouse, Alvarez set for Japan debuts

LOS ANGELES--Demetrious Johnson and Eddie Alvarez will make their One Championship debuts at the mixed martial arts promotion's first show in Japan on March 31. One Championship on Wednesday revealed several...

Kamen Joshi’s Nanaka Kawamura wins mixed martial arts match at Deep Jewels 18

Kamen Joshi member Nanaka Kawamura won her mixed martial arts match at the Deep Jewels 18 fighting event on December 3.Kawamura is the first active idol to participate in this...

Asahi buys Fuller's beer business for $327 million

LONDON--Japanese brewer Asahi is buying the beer business of Britain's Fuller Smith & Turner's for 250 million pounds ($327 million), in a deal that includes its flagship London Pride.The deal...

Imperial Guard members show determination in Tokyo parade

About 250 Imperial Guard Headquarters members paraded solemnly through central Tokyo on Jan. 25 with unwavering determination ahead of the upcoming historical events in accordance with Emperor Akihito's abdication of...

Music fans enjoy drive-in festival near Tokyo

Music fans have had a rare opportunity to enjoy a live concert during the coronavirus outbreak at a drive-in festival in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo.Six groups performed at Sunday's festival in Nagara Town that was organized by an event-planning firm in Tokyo.

Music group counts droplets by instrument

A Japanese classical music promotion group has measured how droplets spread during a performance, saying that the findings will help concerts return to how they were before the coronavirus pandemic.The group made up of orchestras and music-related organizations conducted an experiment at a laboratory last month on 12 types of instruments including the trumpet and the French horn.

Can Nishikido Ryo's English skills improve in 6 months? Akanishi Jin takes on the challenge

A new project called 'AlterNative English' has started on N/A's (Nishikido Ryo and Akanishi Jin) official YouTube channel.

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Aimyon reveals live footage for 'Harunohi'

Aimyon has revealed the live footage for "Harunohi" as well as the off-shot movie from her live DVD & Blu-ray 'AIMYON TOUR 2019 -SIXTH SENSE STORY- IN YOKOHAMA ARENA' to drop on July 8.

Actor Shiga Kotaro passes away at age 71

It's been reported that actor Shiga Kotaro passed away on April 20 at 8:20 pm due to aspiration pneumonia. He was 71 years old. His agency stated, "After receiving surgery for cerebral thrombosis last April, he had been working hard in rehab aiming for complete recovery. However, that was not fulfilled. We would like to respectfully make this announcement while being grateful...

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