The government said Monday that 678 individuals, including 120 women, and 24 groups will receive annual autumn decorations for their contributions to society in various fields. The decorations will be conferred on the Culture Day national holiday on Tuesday.
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678 people, 24 groups to be honored in autumn decorations
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JAPUNDIT places 4th in Tripbase Travel Blog Awards Japan Category
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Just a note to let everyone know that JAPUNDIT was recognized recently by being awarded 4th place in the Japan Category of the Tripbase Travel Blog Awards.
Japanese Short Animation film " Tsumiki no Ie " wins Oscar.
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" Tsumiki no Ie "( House of small cubes ) was nominated for Academy Awards.
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Japan chooses 2008’s best robots (photo gallery)
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Each year, Nippon’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) chooses a handful of robots it thinks are especially cool and gives them the so-called Robot Award. The ministry recently announced the eight winners (chosen out of 65 applicants) of the “Robot Award 2008″.
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Doraemon earns Order of the Rising Sun
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The Japanese government will award the fourth highest Order of the Rising Sun to Motoo Abiko, the co-creator of the Doraemon robot cat that has become one of the most popular characters in Japanese children's literature.
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