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Jeff Ogrisseg
ENVIRONMENT
Nov 22, 2009
Top artist draws growing global conclusions
Neal Adams became a cult star as a graphic artist with DC and Marvel comics during the late 1960s and '70s through his work on series such as "The Spectre," "Batman," "Superman" and "Green Lantern" — and also his contributions, at Marvel, to "X-Men" and "Conan the Barbarian."
ENVIRONMENT
Nov 22, 2009
Our growing Earth?
The world is awash with wild theories, conjecture and speculation about everything you could imagine — and then some.
Japan Times
LIFE
Nov 22, 2009
Dogmas may blinker mainstream scientific thinking
The competing claims of Growing Earth Theory and Plate Tectonics Theory as presented in the accompanying article may appear to be a recent rivalry, but they are in fact following in a long tradition.
Japan Times
LIFE
Nov 22, 2009
Our growing Earth?
The world is awash with wild theories, conjecture and speculation about everything you could imagine — and then some.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 12, 2009
What happens when day turns to night?
Eclipses happen all the time. It just depends on where you are at the time. Here on earth, we've got the best ones in the solar system.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Sep 5, 2008
Psy-trance partygoers get set for The Gathering weekend
Now in its 11th year, The Gathering, organized by Vision Quest Tokyo, is Japan's largest open-air festival for psychedelic trance music. It's got the biggest stage. It's got the biggest lineup. But does it attract the most people?
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Apr 4, 2008
Nagisa Music Festival kicks off open-air dance season
Dance music fans aching to stretch their legs outdoors after the long winter get their chance as the Nagisa Music Festival kicks off the year's open-air party season in Tokyo on April 12-13. The festival moves to Osaka for a one-day event on the April 29 national holiday.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Apr 6, 2007
Dance with an eco conscience
The Nagisa Music Festival, taking place in Tokyo on April 7-8 and in Osaka on April 29, is one of the most interesting success stories to emerge from the Tokyo dance party scene.
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Dec 29, 2006
Psychedelic radar 12.29
The trend for New Year's Eve parties in Tokyo has swung from budget-busting blowouts to smaller underground gatherings of friends. It's obvious why considering only the costs and competition for artists and venues, skyrocketing air fares, premium hotel fees and all the surprise etceteras. Plus, it's...
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Oct 27, 2006
Psychedelic radar 10.27
Saturday, Oct. 28
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Oct 13, 2006
Psychedelic radar 10.13
Raja Ram's Stash Bag Tour 2006
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Sep 29, 2006
Psychedelic radar 09.29
Mother Records: Sept. 30
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Sep 14, 2006
Psychedelic radar 09.15
Vision Quest: Sept. 16-18
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 14, 2006
The last weekend of summer to rave about
For Japan's trance music fans, this weekend is the last big outdoor romp of summer.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Aug 25, 2006
Psychedelic radar 08.25
Sirius: Aug. 26-27
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Aug 11, 2006
Psychedelic radar 08.11
Mother: Aug. 13-15
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Aug 4, 2006
Psychedelic radar 08.04
Saturday, Aug. 5
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Jul 27, 2006
Psychedelic radar 07.27
TPE Open Air Summer Festival: July 28-30
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Jun 30, 2006
Psychedelic radar 06.30
Solstice Music Festival 2006: July 15-17
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Jun 16, 2006
Psychedelic radar 06.16
Saturday, June 24
Ishiba delays meeting with Trump, citing legal restrictions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba waves upon arrival for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, in Callao, Peru, on Friday.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Rising sex tourism exposes loopholes in Japan's anti-prostitution law
While financial misfortunes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have driven some women to work the streets, others simply want more money to spend — or want to pay off their debts — at host clubs.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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