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Its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire, at the juncture of three tectonic plates, gives Japan frequent low-intensity tremors and occasional volcanic activity. Destructive earthquakes, often resulting in tsunamis, occur several times each century.[42] The most recent major quakes are the 2004 Chūetsu earthquake and the Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995. Hot springs are numerous and have been developed as resorts.[43]
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Traditional dance has flourished in Japan for centuries within the highly stylized forms of dance drama. Bugaku, which is a semi-religious dance, originated in the 7th century but until the latter half of the 20th century it was performed exclusively at the imperial court or in certain shrines. Kabuki, which developed at the end of the 16th century, was the first popular dance theatre for commoners. In its early days it was performed by female prostitutes and some of its manifestations were so immoral that the women were banned from performing it by the authorities. Male dancers then adopted the kabuki style, taking on the female roles themselves. Being an onnagata (female impersonator) became an honoured profession.
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Japan's space agency said Wednesday it was delaying the launch of a satellite aimed at providing high-speed Internet access across Asia due to a technical problem with its rocket. Japan was slated Friday to launch the Kazuna, an experimental satellite looking at how to bring broadband-speed service across Asia even when terrestrial infrastructure goes down. more
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Once the harsh reality of this situation sank in, Japan realized it must export or die. As a result, Japanese industry's only alternative was to turn its eye toward the world market.
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Cognos has long recognized the opportunity for business intelligence in Japan, establishing its first subsidiary in 1989. In 1996, Cognos entered into a joint venture with Teijin Limited, expanding its sales force and strengthening its market position by joining with a Japanese corporate leader. The joint venture provided the basis for a successful penetration of Cognos® BI solutions into the Japanese market.
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As part of promoting Japanese culture in Nepal, the Embassy of Japan in cooperation with Japanese Universities Alumni Association, Nepal (JUAAN) will organize the classes of "Demonstration of IKEBANA" for the first time in Kathmandu. The inaugural demonstration session of the Ikebana is being held at 4 p.m. sharp on January 31 (Thu.), 2008 at the Hall of the Embassy of Japan in Panipokhari. More.....
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