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Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Feb 13, 2004

New subway signals start of a new era

At 4:57 on the morning of Feb. 1, a navy-blue and yellow train pulled out of Motomachi-Chukagai Station bound for Yokohama Station, connecting with through services from there to Shibuya via the Tokyu Toyoko Line.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Sep 2, 2001

The growth of green cuisine

A decade ago, it was difficult for vegetarians in Japan to eat out, but now there are far more restaurants to meet their needs -- and those of anyone else who enjoys tasty, low-fat and nutritious food.
Rugby
Sep 1, 2019

A guide to the 2019 Rugby World Cup and its host cities

What to do, see, drink and eat in each of the RWC cities as well as match dates and information on stadiums, transport and accommodation.
Japan Times
Places
Jul 17, 2019

Tokyo's top beer gardens

Wind and Green Beer Garden
Japan Times
Restaurants
Feb 12, 2016

Chocolatiers in Tokyo

For those who are shopping for Valentine’s or White Day chocolates, why go cheap when you can really show your love with premium chocolate? We have a list of some of the best chocolatiers in Tokyo that will satisfy your sweet tooth but may break the bank.
JAPAN
Jul 19, 2008

Where to see fireworks displays this summer

It's that time of year again when fireworks color the sky on sultry summer nights.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 28, 2021

U.S.-Russia alliance in space shaken by events on planet Earth

For decades, the space station has been a symbol of diplomatic triumph between the U.S. and Russian space agencies, NASA and Roscosmos, and the two countries.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Dec 28, 2019

Hatsuhinode: Where to see the first sunrise of the decade

There's never a better time to catch sunrise in Japan than at new year. From Tokyo Tower to the coast of Chiba Prefecture, here are 10 of the best places to see the first sunrise of the year near Tokyo.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Sep 16, 2018

Free the kids from the concrete jungle

Tokyo may be one of the most populous cities in the world, but it is also just a few hours by train from family friendly hiking trails
Japan Times
Restaurants
Jan 26, 2016

Pancakes in Tokyo: a stacked list

bills Omotesando
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 12, 2014

Tokyo underground: taking property development to new depths

With demand for commercial and residential space increasing on the surface of Tokyo, developers are exploring new ways to utilize space underground.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Mar 5, 2010

Springtime special hotel offers

Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal. In Japan, spring means the coming of a new year — in schools, at companies, fiscally. During this season, hotels offer a wide variety of events for you to refresh and relax in style. Like the cherry blossoms that dominate the imagery of spring, these offers...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 8, 2021

Heads up! A used Chinese rocket is tumbling back to Earth this weekend.

The chances of it hitting a populated area are small, but not zero. That has raised questions about how the country's space program designs its missions.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Mar 21, 2020

Tokyology: Inside Tokyo's lesser known neighborhoods

Sick and tired of the Tokyo main drag? Good thing there are plenty of lesser-known neighborhoods. Here are The Japan Times' recommendations for five locales where its possible to both sightsee and get a glimpse of normal Tokyo life.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Nov 28, 2019

Top 10: Where to go skiing and snowboarding in Japan this winter

Winter is approaching fast and with it Japan becomes a bucket list destination on the mind of any skier and snowboarder, with fresh powder snow and Etch A Sketch skiing conditions.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / A Weekend In
Aug 9, 2019

A Weekend in Yokohama: The instant attraction of Tokyo's neighbor

Get your fill in Yokohama, home to Chinatown and Cup Noodles.
Japan Times
Places
Mar 12, 2015

St. Patrick’s Day 2015

After the St. Patrick's Day parade, you can head out to one of Tokyo's many Irish pubs for discounted beer, live music and festive dishes.
JAPAN
Aug 5, 2010

Die-hard hikers assault Fuji from the coast

It was a 22-hour hike from the sea to the top of Japan's highest peak, starting out in scorching summer heat and ending with the temperature near zero.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 12, 2008

Fukutoshin subway line debuts

Part of a new subway line that will snake down through Tokyo to link Saitama and Kanagawa prefectures will open Saturday, giving the public a new convenient way to access the crowded Shibuya, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro districts.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 16, 2006

Al-Jazeera media revolution turns 10

JERUSALEM -- From its first appearance, the new satellite channel broadcast from Qatar lived up to its name. Al-Jazeera -- Arabic for "the island" -- represented a haven of professional, independent, current-affairs programming in a sea of one-sided, government-controlled Arab media.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 19, 2006

Train stations with malls face higher property taxes

Are they train stations or shopping malls?
LIFE / Travel
Apr 8, 2001

How to find your climbing inner child

"We enjoyed climbing trees as kids, but it's difficult to keep on doing that as an adult. Rock climbing is good because you can become a kid again and climb as much as you like," says Makoto Kitayama, president of the Japan Freeclimbing Association.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 23, 2023

Yamagata pins hopes on shinkansen tunnel, but faces roadblocks

Looming over the move are the harsh conditions of Itaya Pass straddling Yamagata and Fukushima prefectures, which is battered by heavy snow in winter.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 14, 2022

An arrest in the subway attack brings relief but leaves unanswered questions

Police officials and prosecutors have not yet provided a motive for the shooting, which left 10 people wounded by gunfire and at least 13 others with related injuries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Nov 29, 2019

Sendai launches new waterway project to prevent city flooding

Deadly Typhoon Hagibis caused riverbanks to burst across Japan in October, and also led to sewer flooding around Sendai Station, known as the gateway to the Tohoku region, leaving roads and underground passages in the heart of the city underwater.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Jan 5, 2003

Japan's own meals on wheels

In the early morning of Dec. 1, the first "Hayate" shinkansen left Hachinohe Station in Aomori Prefecture. Its departure for Tokyo in a blaze of publicity signaled that Japan's fastest express trains had a new northernmost limit -- some 96.6 km further on the Tohoku Shinkansen Line from Morioka in Iwate...
JAPAN
Jul 30, 2000

Summer nights and transient beauty

For many Japanese, summer just isn't summer without fireworks. The popularity of the displays can be attributed to the transient nature of their beauty, the same reason the short-lived cherry blossom is so appreciated.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Nov 30, 2022

Chinese milestone sets stage for new space race with U.S.

Beijing has successfully sent a new team of astronauts to its space station, a significant achievement that could mark the beginning of a rivalry with the dominant space power: the U.S.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Nov 21, 2022

They call it 'The Hole': Ukrainians describe horrors of Kherson occupation

The green-roofed police building at No. 3, Energy Workers' Street, was the most notorious of several sites where people were interrogated and tortured.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Oct 11, 2019

Top 10: A local's guide to the most unique hot springs in Kyushu

Panoramas, bubble baths and tingling testicles — The Japan Times' list of 10 of the most unique and rare onsen Kyushu has to offer.
Bankruptcies and suicides rise as Japanese struggle with mounting debt
Lawyers estimate that personal bankruptcies in Japan are on track to reach the highest since 2012 this year.
Honda and Nissan consider mutual production of vehicles, report says
Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 at Tokyo Big Sight in October 2023.
The mighty Mekong River's growing plastic problem
A group of elephant keepers in Chiang Saen, Thailand, remove plastic waste from the Ruak River, a tributary of the Mekong River, as a pair of Asian elephants bathe behind them.
Record 78% of people in Japan feel anxious, government survey finds
The public opinion survey on people's lives, conducted by the Cabinet Office, found that 28.1% of respondents think that their standard of living is at a lower-middle level among the general public — the highest percentage to give that response in 35 years.
Nippon Steel alleges undue White House influence on doomed deal review
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the economy at the Brookings Institution in Washington on Dec. 10.
Casual workouts, cool living, ‘complete’ food: Japan’s health trends of 2024
In 2024, efficiency trumped effort among Japan's fitness-focused aspirants.
The mighty Mekong River's growing plastic problem
A group of elephant keepers in Chiang Saen, Thailand, remove plastic waste from the Ruak River, a tributary of the Mekong River, as a pair of Asian elephants bathe behind them.
Japanese officials inspect Yokota Air Base over PFAS concerns
The Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo in September 2019. An inspection of the base by Japanese government officials on Friday came amid public pressure to investigate suspected links between the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam by the U.S. base and contamination of soil and groundwater in western Tokyo.
Crime numbers rise in Japan for second straight year
A police officer stands in front of the residence of a man alleged to have stabbed two junior high school students in Kitakyushu.
A year of Oscar wins and a quiet push for diversity
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Evil Does Not Exist,” released in Japanese theaters in April, sharply dramatizes the clash between rural and urban values. The film won five awards at the 2023 Venice Film Festival, including the second-place Silver Lion prize.

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