When people around the world are asked what Japan does best, robot technology tops the list.  Check out this article and video of 100 robots dancing.
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/06/22/national/consumers-worldwide-impressed-japans-robotics/#.VYnNWDIazPb

 

Dear Minna no Kyozai users:

    Thank you for using Minna no Kyozai site.

      
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　☆★　　　　　  Sakura & Musashi posted new materials！

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    Since we posted reading material in January focusing on "Washoku

    （Japanese Food） Culture,"

    （https://minnanokyozai.jp/kyozai/material/DMN00067/ja/render.do）

    the Minna no Kyozai site has been getting high traffic!

    "Washoku" was registered as an "Intangible Cultural Heritage" by UNESCO,

    and "Dekoo-shoku（decorated food）" is now one of the popular ways of

    cooking in Japan.

    From the above, it can be seen that there is interest in

    "Japanese Food Culture" is on the rise.

    This time, we posted new materials under the " Food" category.

    Please have a look!

　　      New Photos ～Sweet treats～

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    Doughnuts, Cookies, Candies, Daifuku Mochi, Taiyaki, Pudding, etc.

    《Log-in required》

    https://minnanokyozai.jp/kyozai/material/SMN00067/ja/render.do

　　　   New Illustrations ～Kitchen utensils～

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    Kettles, Spatulas, Peelers, Steamers, Shamojis, Slicers, Pans, etc.

    《Log-in required》

    https://minnanokyozai.jp/kyozai/material/IMN00096/ja/render.do

    ◆◇◆ Coming soon!! ◆◇◆

    We are planning to add new material to the "Nihon de wa Ima" section,

    focusing on "Gotochi-kyara （Local character）."

    Don't miss it!!

Overwork is killing hundreds of Japanese each year.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-11/epidemic-of-overwork-killing-hundreds-of-japanese-each-year/6536860

Hafu Film - good resource for Seniors
hafufilm.com

マルチリンガル版の販売が始まりました！MULTILINGUAL VERSION of the DVD is now FOR SALE!

 

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（字幕：英語、日本語、スペイン語、フランス語、イタリア語、ドイツ語、ポルトガル語）
*Subtitles in English, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), French, German and Italian*

 

http://kunaki.com/Sales.asp?PID=PX005799MI

スーツの代わりに着物を　経産省が「きものの日」導入検討　職員に和装出勤を促す

http://newsbiz.yahoo.co.jp/detail?a=20150524-00000003-biz_fsi-nb

(in Japanese)
 

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/06/01/national/meti-mulls-kimono-day-revive-industry-cash-tourism/#.VW2ftv5FCUm
(in English)