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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Offers a Fresh Take on a Tiring Future

29/09/2022samura

It’s 2022 and most humans on the internet would have at least heard of the term ‘cyberpunk.’ Originally, it referred to a 1960s subgenre of science-fiction novels depicting a dystopian near future where cool technology is marred by human suffering and hedonistic pursuits. In Japan, the cyberpunk genre really took off in the 1990s with manga such as Katsuhiro Otomo’s Akira and prominent Japanese role-playing games (RPG) such as Final Fantasy VII.

Cyberpunk today seems to diverge in two subgenres: the Instagrammable aesthetic of the backstreets of Shinjuku, graded in dark grittiness juxtaposed against high saturation neon signs; and that

VW Gen.Travel Autonomous Concept Is So Ugly It’s Cute

27/09/2022samura

The Volkswagen Gen.Travel concept is a battery-electric autonomous whose goal is to replace of short-haul flights.
This autonomous vehicle’s interior is modular and can be configured like a normal car or a small conference area, or it can have two seats fold flat.
Volkswagen didn’t mention range, but it’s current MEB platform can currently hit around 300 miles on a single charge.

Volkswagen is showing it’s still interested in the autonomous future with the aptly named Gen.Travel concept. This futuristic vehicle eschews the traditional automotive layout and gives hope to people who want to travel in a real autonomous taxi

All About the Ghibli Park Opening Its Doors This November

25/09/2022samura

With less than two months to go, Ghibli Park is rapidly approaching its long-awaited opening on November 1. The park, located in Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park near Nagoya City, is about a three-hour train ride from Tokyo.

Although there are no rides or attractions, the park brings the dreamy and fantastical atmosphere of its movies to life. The main idea of the park is a peaceful and captivating stroll. It’s a place for people to immerse themselves in the Ghibli world and marvel at the aesthetics. There’s also an abundance of cafés to settle down at and other facilities

Japan is Finally Getting Ready to Accept Visa-Free Tourists

19/09/2022samura

In this week’s news roundup, we have the latest on the easing of border restrictions as Japan prepares to accept visa-free tourists from certain (as yet unspecified) countries in October while at the same time, scrapping the daily entry cap. We also report on the Okinawa gubernatorial election, the Queen’s funeral, another Olympic bribery scandal and a shocking crime in Osaka. In sport, Munetaka Murakami edges closer to Japan’s home run record.

Japan Set to Further Ease Its Border Restrictions

To the relief of many, Japan has been gradually easing its border restrictions in recent weeks. However, three issues remain:

13 Things To Do in Tokyo This Week: September 19–25

18/09/2022samura

There’s plenty to keep you occupied in Tokyo this week, including a Chanel exhibition, a media arts festival, a comedy slam and a beer garden at Mount Takao. Here’s what to look out for in Japan’s capital over the coming seven days.

1. Manifeste de Fashion: Chanel Exhibition

This international touring exhibition based on Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s “Manifeste de Mode” exhibition at the Palais Galliera in Paris showcases works by one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century. The exhibition features the first retrospective in 32 years in Japan dedicated to Chanel’s work. Visitors can view Chanel’s

6 Things We Saw on the First Day of Tokyo Game Show 2022

17/09/2022samura

Tokyo Game Show (TGS) is back, marking the end of its in-person events hiatus. Hailed as one of the largest video game-centered events in the world, the expo takes place inside the expansive halls of Makuhari Messe in Chiba. Within is everything and everyone from the video game world, from household names and indie gaming studios to higher education institutions and B2B technology solutions companies. Not to mention the many official merchandise vendors. Here’s a look at what we saw on the first day, exclusive to industry and media.

1. Sega’s Giant Homage to Sonic the Hedgehog

With nearby Shinagawa

5 Locations The place You Can Eat Scrumptious Taco Rice in Tokyo

04/09/2022samura

Uncommon is the meal managing to merge the tastes of two totally different cultures and current an edible lesson in geopolitics. That is the fantastic thing about taco rice.

The dish — true to its identify, discovering taco fillings similar to floor beef, shredded lettuce, salsa, tomato and cheese plopped down on rice — captures the combo of Japanese and American tradition prevalent in Okinawa, owing to the USA’ ongoing army presence within the southernmost a part of Japan. Whereas the precise origin and restaurant accountable for taco rice stay debated, most pinpoint 1984 because the 12 months it was

Hundreds of thousands touring by automobile or by aircraft for Labor Day weekend

03/09/2022samura

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. – Hundreds of thousands of individuals throughout the nation are on the transfer for Labor Day weekend regardless of higher-than-average gasoline costs and the pressure on earlier summer season air journey.

About 12.6 million persons are anticipated to fly from US airports from Thursday by way of Monday, in line with Hopper, a journey reserving app.

At Baltimore-Washington Worldwide Thurgood Marshall Airport, Flightaware picked up on one cancellation and no less than three delays by 6 pm Friday.

Forward of the vacation, the US Division of Transportation launched a brand new on-line dashboard for customer support