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LIFE / WEEK 3
Nov 21, 2010

'Evacuate' to whole new worlds

In the foyers of theaters in Tokyo's new "happening" hub of Ikebukuro — where the provocative Festival/Tokyo (F/T) drama event is running through November — odd exchanges can often be overheard.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / ICE TIME
Nov 20, 2010

Murakami's skill, personality a winning combination

Following her third-place finish at last month's NHK Trophy, Kanako Murakami said she wanted to be on top of the podium at her next competition.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Nov 5, 2010

Edo Daikagura troupe perform feats of balance for charity

Teacups, balls of string and umbrellas are generally not very exciting. But spin the former two on the latter and you've got a different story.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 3, 2010

Taiji-activists showdown staged

OSAKA — Members of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and other animal rights activists met Tuesday morning for the first time with the mayor and other officials of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, in a carefully stage-managed discussion of the port's contentious annual dolphin hunts.
Japan Times
LIFE
Oct 31, 2010

JFW edges into Asia spotlight

Oct. 15 through 24 brought to Tokyo an autumnal shift in the weather — and the latest sartorial flurry known as Japan Fashion Week's spring/summer collections on show for the world to see.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Oct 30, 2010

Lifeline to hold charity auction

Tokyo English Life Line, a nonprofit organization that offers multilingual counseling, will hold a charity auction Nov. 5 to raise funds for its activities.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Oct 24, 2010

Flood control: Destroying neighborhoods to save them

If there was ever an example of government overspending, the long-term flood control project involving super-levees would be it.
Japan Times
LIFE
Oct 24, 2010

COP10: A meet to save life on Earth?

The next time someone asks you what biodiversity is, try this: "It's about your life, life on this planet, and about what we're doing to this planet with our eyes open."
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Oct 22, 2010

Anime fan pilgrimages help boost tourism

Fans paying tribute to their favorite anime and games are helping to boost tourism in both popular sightseeing spots and those off the beaten path.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Oct 22, 2010

Wear a kimono at a special concert

As a sponsor of Tokyo Kimono Week 2010, the hotel Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo will jointly host a concert with the Tokyo Kimono Club on Oct. 31.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Oct 22, 2010

Microbrew fest a treat for beer lovers

With Oktoberfest now over, beer lovers are likely pining for more pints. Fortunately, this Halloween we are in for more treats than tricks.
JAPAN / Media
Oct 17, 2010

Pusan festival delivers rich lineup of movies despite budget slump

Earlier this year, Kim Dong Ho announced that the 15th Pusan International Film Festival, which ran from Oct. 7 to 15, would be his final one as the event's director. Kim launched PIFF in 1986 and quickly made it the most important Asian film event of the annual calendar. As a farewell gesture, the traditional...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 15, 2010

Secret to work-life balance vital for Japan

While the phrase "work-life balance" has gained some currency in Japan recently, there is still a long way to go before people here can find the right mix between careers and personal life, due in part to cultural stereotypes about gender roles, participants at an international symposium in Tokyo said...
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Oct 15, 2010

Celebrate German tradition at Oktoberfests in Kanto, Chubu

Nobody does autumn festivals like the Germans. Originally a royal wedding bash in Munich in 1810, Oktoberfest is now considered by some to be the largest people's fair in the world.
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Oct 1, 2010

Twenty ways for the bj-league to boost exposure

How can an upstart league become relevant to the masses?
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 24, 2010

Donato Dozzy finds groove at Labyrinth

Italian DJ Donato Dozzy wowed disciples of dance music at The Labyrinth, a three-day dance-music festival, in Naeba, Niigata Prefecture, last weekend.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 24, 2010

Autumn food festival in Yokohama

Five restaurants at the InterContinental Yokohama Grand will jointly hold an autumn food fair from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30. Each restaurant will be offering its own autumn-themed menu and courses throughout the fair.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Sep 24, 2010

Asia Orchestra Week presents symphonic sounds of the continent

A nation or territory can often be defined by its musical tradition. From Hawaii to Scotland to Africa, the sounds people produce allow them to express their cultural identity.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 21, 2010

Harajuku's famed Kiddy Land store gets temporary home

One of Japan's best-known toy companies, Kiddy Land Co., has opened a substitute outlet for its flagship store in Tokyo's Harajuku district while the old shop undergoes major renovation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Sep 18, 2010

Numerous diplomatic issues loom

Not known for his diplomatic skills, it's unclear how Prime Minister Naoto Kan will deal with pressing international issues, even with a major Cabinet reshuffle Friday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / ICE TIME
Sep 8, 2010

Mystery surrounds Kim-Orser breakup

The intrigue surrounding the split between South Korean Olympic gold medalist Kim Yu Na and coach Brian Orser seems to know no end.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE ZEIT GIST
Sep 7, 2010

U.S. Navy 'Friendship Festival' draws line at the French

Could it be that the Friendship Day festivals held at the U.S. Navy Negishi Housing Base are not as friendly as the name suggests?
Events
Sep 5, 2010

KANSAI: Who & What

Scrivener counseling, Nishinomiya festival
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and more levies on China
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, on Nov. 19. Trump on Monday threatened to slap China, Mexico and Canada with hefty tariffs upon his return to the White House.
AI boom makes 139-year-old cable maker Japan’s hottest stock
Fujikura's headquarters in Tokyo's Koto Ward. The company's share price has surged by more than 400% this year.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
Kotozakura unburdened by weight of history after claiming first title
Kotozakura speaks during a news conference in Fukuoka on Monday
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Are you leaving your loved ones digital legacies or headaches?
The National Consumer Affairs Center reports a growing number of consultations regarding "digital legacies" — data and online services left behind when people die.
Rayssa Leal and Chloe Covell on Japan’s teen skaters: We are friends, not rivals
Brazil’s Rayssa Leal celebrates after winning the women's Street League Skateboarding competition on Saturday in Tokyo.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.

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