graduation
From covers of classics to altogether newer songs, these are the melodies that Japanese youth associate with graduation in this current Reiwa age.
A touching video clip culminates with some famous well-wishers sending a special message to this year’s graduating class.
Starbucks Korea has introduced an academically/aesthetically pleasing drink bottle to delight uni grads and fans of cute design alike.
Young man in Southern California has a degree, and also a very clear opinion on who Love Live!’s best girl is.
From beer bottles to Pokémon and short-skirted anime girls, these Japanese students know how to celebrate their last day at university.
In what’s become an annual tradition, the star musician gave a group of teens the surprise of their young lives.
Graduating from university is an achievement to be proud of, and Kyoto University students don’t hold back in the celebrations!
Immortan Joe, War Boys, and the Doof Warrior show up to congratulate new grads.
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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