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Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Sep 24, 2018

Aichi couple sets up phone booth for people seeking to connect with loved ones they have lost

A red, wooden telephone booth stands on a hill in Tahara, Aichi Prefecture, overlooking Mikawa Bay. Inside sits a disconnected black telephone.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Sep 22, 2018

Trick or treat(ment): Q-Pot's Obake-chan QQ Medical Treatment Plate is sweet, tart and cute

Q-Pot Cafe in Omotesando ushers in the Halloween season with a host of spooky treats.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Sep 20, 2018

Yusaku Maezawa: Japan's corporate enfant terrible with the world's first ticket to the moon

Call it a flashy billionaire's whimsy or a stroke of PR genius.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 20, 2018

Naomi Osaka boosts interest at Toray Pan Pacific Open

Naomi Osaka's presence is being felt at the Toray Pan Pacific Open this week.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 20, 2018

Delicate French treats to delight the palate

The Hyatt Regency Tokyo is holding its popular French desserts event, the Gilles Marchal Fair, until Nov. 18.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Sep 20, 2018

Golden oldies: A Saitama theater festival for elderly actors welcomes seniors from around the world

Renowned theater director Yukio Ninagawa broke new ground when he launched Saitama Gold Theater in 2006. Instead of seasoned actors, he filled his troupe with amateurs who were all older than 55.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Sep 19, 2018

Tokyo's Toshima Ward adds artistic touch to public lavatories to enhance user-friendliness

Dilemma: You are in a public park in Tokyo and you desperately need the toilet.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Sep 18, 2018

Shoma Uno, Satoko Miyahara score big victories in season debuts

World and Olympic silver medalist Shoma Uno and world bronze medalist Satoko Miyahara began their seasons with victories in decisive fashion at the Lombardia Trophy and U.S. International Classic, respectively, on Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Sep 18, 2018

With latest MSDF submarine exercise, Tokyo expertly navigates Beijing's red lines

The revelation this week by Japan that the Marine Self-Defense Force has conducted submarine exercises in the disputed South China Sea is, while striking, unlikely to dampen enthusiasm on either side for improved Sino-Japanese ties, experts say.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Sep 17, 2018

Drawing on her own experience, Nagoya doctor offers transgender counseling

A transgender doctor has opened a clinic in Nagoya specializing in counseling and hormone therapy for transgender people.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 16, 2018

Tourists targeted to shore up popularity of dwindling ¥2,000 bill

Despite a much-heralded debut 18 years ago, ¥2,000 bills failed to find wide appeal, and sightings have recently become scarce. But the government is hoping to turn that around.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Sep 16, 2018

Foggy Fukushima river tour draws influx of visitors

A river tour conducted by rowboat in the town of Kaneyama, Fukushima Prefecture, is becoming popular with tourists for its scenic views of the thick fog covering the quiet waterway.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Sep 15, 2018

Ensuring Tokyo Bay is fit for swimming ahead of the 2020 Olympics

If you squint your eyes, it almost looks like Club Med: an expanse of blue sea, a stretch of beach, white tents and umbrellas on the sand, and plenty of staff ready to help out. However, this isn't a tropical paradise, it's Tokyo Bay and Odaiba Plage is an attempt to turn it into a swimming spot.
Japan Times
JAPAN / IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition
Sep 14, 2018

Nation hopes to share international water technology

Tokyo will host the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2018 from Sunday to Friday. The event is expected to attract 6,000 people from more than 100 countries to discuss technology, public policies, international collaboration and other subjects to achieve sustainable water management practices.
Japan Times
JAPAN / IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition
Sep 14, 2018

Tokyo to showcase efforts on sustainable water cycle

Tokyo will host the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition for the first time, bringing together over 6,000 water-related professionals from over 100 countries. Director General of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Bureau of Waterworks Masahiro Nakajima shared his expectations on this largest-ever congress....
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 13, 2018

Dessert collaboration marks 30th anniversary

The Royal Park Hotel's 30th anniversary is just around the corner; to get ahead of the curve, they've teamed up with one of Nihonbashi's oldest and most well-regarded confectioners to produce a celebratory parfait of absolute decadence.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / A Weekend In
Sep 13, 2018

A weekend in Tokyo: Unrivaled energy, cuisine and culture

When planning a weekend in Tokyo, be ready to accept defeat: It is simply not possible to see everything.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 13, 2018

Sendai gets boost from victory in Early Cup

Last weekend ushered in the first real phase of preseason action as B. League teams prepare for the circuit's third campaign.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 12, 2018

Revisit the biggest albums of Namie Amuro's career

From 'Sweet 19 Blues' to '_genic,' Namie Amuro covered a lot of musical ground.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 11, 2018

'World-class' skeleton of herbivorous dinosaur excavated in Hokkaido

Announcing the completion of time-consuming "cleaning" work, a research team in Hokkaido has unveiled what it claims is the largest dinosaur skeleton ever found in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Sep 8, 2018

200-year-old Mie puppet's neck on the line as whaling ban makes crucial part scarce

Onyudo is a giant kimono-clad, long-necked puppet that has been preserved by residents of the Nakanaya area of Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, for more than 200 years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 7, 2018

LGBT hospitality house to be established for 2020 Tokyo Games

An LGBT hospitality house will be set up during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics as a place to exchange and distribute information about issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 7, 2018

Documentary to capture views of young Okinawans on U.S. Futenma base issue

As Okinawa continues to be roiled by tensions over a plan to move a key U.S. air base within the prefecture, filmmakers from Iwate Prefecture are using their next documentary to give younger Okinawans a greater voice.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Sep 7, 2018

Manga artist Momoko Sakura was also a champion of Japanese music

Following manga artist Momoko Sakura's death last week, fans and media personalities celebrated her work. Most highlighted the influence her series "Chibi Maruko-chan" had on the nation's comic and animation industries. That's a fitting tribute, as her creations not only inspired a generation of artists...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 6, 2018

British warship sails near Beijing-claimed islets in South China Sea

A British Royal Navy warship sailed close to islands claimed by China in the South China Sea as it headed toward Vietnam, asserting "freedom of navigation" rights and challenging Beijing's "excessive claims" in the region, two sources said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 6, 2018

China accuses Britain of 'provocation' after warship sails near South China Sea islands in freedom of navigation operation

China expressed anger on Thursday after a British Royal Navy warship sailed close to islands claimed by China in the South China Sea late last month, saying Britain was engaged in "provocation" and that it had lodged a strong complaint.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 5, 2018

New Shibuya facilities give district's south side a new vibe

The latest facilities completed in the redevelopment project for Tokyo's Shibuya district were shown in a media preview on Wednesday ahead of their opening next week.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Sep 3, 2018

As state subsidies decline, Nagoya University turns to crowdfunding to support student activities

Amid cuts in government subsidies for national universities, Nagoya University has turned to crowdfunding to support student activities and educational projects.
Japan Times
SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Sep 2, 2018

Hiroshima sake brewery with a zesty twist

Mikado Lemon, a sparkling lemon sake, is the first product of Naorai Inc. on Mikado Island in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture. Founder and CEO Koichiro Miyake spoke about his sake, organic lemon orchard and the future of sake at the sixth Satoyama Cafe on July 30 in Tokyo.
Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to capture Premier12 title
Japan starter Shosei Togo reacts after allowing a three-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of the Premier12 final on Sunday.
Woman dies after train collides with car in Tochigi
A Moka Railway train car
Japan beats Taiwan ahead of rematch in Premier12 final
Keita Sano celebrates with his teammates after scoring on Kotaro Kiyomiya's two-run triple against Taiwan during their Premier12 game at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
'Kohaku' still matters for J-pop bragging rights
Emerging Gen Z J-pop group ME:I will perform on this year's "Kohaku Uta Gassen," national broadcaster NHK’s New Year's Eve spectacle.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
133-year-old Kyushu railway station remains to be partially preserved
The remains of the original Moji Station in Kitakyushu
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
A boom for business tourism in Japan?
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