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Japanese Film Week 2018 at Cinema Bežigrad

Kino Bežigrad, in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in Ljubljana, is organizing the Japanese Film Week for the fourth year in a row. Outside Bežigrad, visitors will be able to watch four screenings of representatives of various genres of contemporary Japanese cinema completely free of charge.

Destinations

Incredible evidence that Japan is definitely not like the rest of the world

The coast of East Asia is adorned by probably the most interesting archipelago country, whose inhabitants are considered to be the most culturally aware in the world. Their innovations and customs may seem strange to us, but this vibrant and proud nation can certainly show the nations of the world what invention, imagination, respect and family mean.

Culinary

The best Japanese kitchen knives with a stunning blade and even better looks

Japan is the land of all excess. Its inhabitants are considered very capable people. With the abundance of skills they possess, they are also among the best knife manufacturers in the world.

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The Japanese built the most wonderful sound garden in the world

Wind, raindrops and chirping birds - a walk through the forest is magnificent, because the sounds of nature make up an incredible wild orchestra that no band can match.

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800,000 Lego bricks for a cherry tree that entered the Guinness Book of Records

The Danish company Lego has been making fairy-tale dreams of children all over the world come true for years, but this time in the Legoland theme park in Japan they did something for the eyes of adults as well.

Mobility

Hello Kitty Shinkansen: Japan will get a high-speed train with the famous 'cat'

In Japan, during the summer months, we will be able to travel with a very special "shinkansen" or high-speed train. The main star on it will be one of the most famous "kawaii" characters, Hello Kitty.

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Life under control: 11 Japanese rules that will MAKE YOU SANE

Japan is known for its extremely complex rules of etiquette. It may seem unnecessary or time-consuming to turn simple actions into whole ceremonies, but in Japan no one sees this as a hindrance. And here are some rules that might drive you crazy.

Gadgets

T-Frend: a drone that prevents workers from working overtime

Japanese culture is geared towards encouraging workers to work overtime. As a result, the time an individual has available for family and various activities is reduced. Excessive wear and tear can also lead to death. Therefore, the Japanese corporation Taisei revealed a new innovation that should solve these problems - the T-Frend drone.

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6 additional days off for non-smokers

There have already been many conversations, both serious and a little less, regarding the justification of being absent from work due to a "chick break". Each side has its own arguments and for now the situation in society is still labeled "status quo". Companies themselves determine what policy they will have regarding smoking breaks. We will present you with a rather interesting idea.

Culinary

The restaurant where you never get what you ordered

Have you ever received something at a restaurant that you didn't order? And it was precisely these frustrations that the Japanese restaurant used to its advantage. They employed people with dementia who almost never bring you what you ordered.

Gadgets

Tamagotchi, the legendary digital pet, is back

The legendary Tamagotchi is back! Do you have a child at home who wants a pet, but you don't have time for one? The answer is Tamagotchi. A good old digital pet that has returned to the scene these days. Japanese company Aki Maita of Bandai Co. Ltd, which together with WiZ Co. Ltd. Tamagotchi was released for the first time in 1996 and sold 70 million units by 2008.

Destinations

Mizukami: hotel rooms that float on water and transport you to a secluded island

Huis Ten Bosch, a Japanese-themed bar in Sasebo that is mostly run by robots, will soon be richer for a new attraction. Floating hotel rooms that will take you to a secluded island overnight. Hotel Mizukami will open by the end of 2017.

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