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If, like me, you're old enough to remember the original 1984 movie adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi classic novel, you'll likely have an opinion about the upcoming remake of Dune. In my case, it's a sense of optimism that the new movie –due for a December 2020 release if Covid-19 permits – will be a much more solid and faithful telling of a really compelling story.
So what's the Japan Zone angle? Glad you asked.
www.japan-zone.com/news/2020/09/30/dune-with-a-japan-zone-twist/
DUNE – With a Japan Zone Twist | Japan Zone
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DUNE – With a Japan Zone Twist September 30, 2020 - tokyoguy If, like me, you’re old enough to remember the original 1984 movie adaptation of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic novel, you’ll likely have an opinion about the upcoming remake. In my case, it’s a sense of optimism that the new mov...If karate is your thing, then you'll probably find this short history of the martial art fascinating. The Karate Nerd breaks down why the popular conception of karate and its various schools or styles came about. Hint: it's related to judo.
This is a nice story about one couple who are doing their bit to help heal the decades-old wounds of WW2.
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/1298/
Returning relics to heal scars of war | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
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They say time heals all wounds, but sometimes the healing can take decades. Seventy-five years after the end of World War Two, some people are still working to ease the pain of those who lost loved ones by returning artifacts taken by the victors.Have you had a good sob lately? If not, you may be really missing out on all sorts of benefits.
Probably the most honest profile you'll read about Japan's new Prime Minister. To paraphrase The Who, meet the New Boss, worse than the Old Boss!
Japan’s Ruthless New PM Is a Control Freak Who Muzzled the Press
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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is being replaced by his right-hand man, a politician so ruthless his nickname refers to one of the most brutal military rulers in Japanese history.