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WORLD
Dec 31, 2022

Moscow on the Med: A faraway war transforms a Turkish resort town

Tens of thousands of Russians and Ukrainians have settled in Antalya, on Turkey's southern coast, hoping to avoid the fallout of Russia's war in Ukraine and start new lives.
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LIFE / EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Dec 30, 2022

DoubleTree Toyama ready to welcome diners

DoubleTree by Hilton Toyama, part of the hotel chain’s fast-growing brand of upscale inns, will open its doors on Jan. 18, 2023. It’ll be the first DoubleTree hotel in Japan’s Northwest, which is called the Hokuriku region.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Dec 11, 2022

Recipe: Kakiage soba

Casting about for the perfect Japanese meal to close out this year and ring in the next? Look no further.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Dec 4, 2022

Recipe: Sesame gateau

“Gateau” is one of those words we use when we want to sound fancy. Evoking elaborate construction and delicate decoration, the term simply means “cake.” Humble gateaux exist more than you might imagine, especially once you venture beyond city patisseries and into countryside farmhouses.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 18, 2022

Tips on getting the most out of living in Japan

The third Expat Expo Tokyo is taking place on Nov. 25 (Fri.) and 26 (Sat.) at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center’s Hamamatsucho-Kan. All international residents are welcome as there’s something for everyone.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Nov 13, 2022

Todd Silverstein: ‘Startups are challenging but Naro is like several startups put together’

An experienced producer, Todd Silverstein finds a way to bring the aspects of Japan that he finds most inspiring to your living room.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Nov 6, 2022

Recipe: Simmered kabocha

In honor of all the jack-o-lanterns headed for the trash heap this week, turn some kabocha in to a subtly sweet treat.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / Destination Restaurants
Nov 6, 2022

Dining from forest and field at Niigata's Satoyama Jujo

The Sanaburi dining room in Minamiuonuma serves dishes so fresh they come straight from the soil — sometimes literally.
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CULTURE / Film
Nov 3, 2022

‘The Zen Diary’: Simple life lessons to feed the soul

Yuji Nakae's foodie drama, adapted from a 1978 book by the late Tsutomu Mizukami, plays out like a feature-length episode of “Chef's Table.”
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LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
Oct 30, 2022

The Ichimatsu motif: Cooking for both flavor and fortune

There's more than meets the eye for foods cooked with this distinctive checkerboard pattern.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Oct 9, 2022

Recipe: Kyoto-style rice bowl

Dating back to the 19th century, oyakodon rice bowls taste far better than their slightly macabre name might suggest.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Oct 2, 2022

Recipe: Twice-baked, dukkah-dusted kabocha

Forget pumpkin spice — there are better uses for your squash this October.
BUSINESS
Sep 28, 2022

Japan’s businesses brace for long-awaited return of tourists

Spending by inbound travelers totaled u00a54.8 trillion in 2019. The question now is how much of that will come back, and how soon.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Sep 25, 2022

Recipe: Croque madame

The classic croque madame makes for a great template for experimentation.
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LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Sep 24, 2022

The artisans of craft collective Kyoji lift each other up

A collective of craftspeople and manufacturers overcomes global marketing barriers by collaborating on lifestyle goods and sharing the costs associated with overseas promotion.
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Special Supplements / Malaysia Special
Sep 16, 2022

METI’s three ideas for next stage of Look East

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Japan and the 40th anniversary of the Look East Policy.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 11, 2022

Sweden's 'slightly rotten' fish tests Japan foodies

Japan is known for its affinity for seafood, but Sweden's infamously pungent surstromming challenges even the strongest of stomachs.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Sep 11, 2022

Recipe: Garlic liver stir-fry

Don't let the name fool you: Offal cooked right is anything but.
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LIFE
Sep 3, 2022

Where eco-friendly diets falter, 'climatarianism' thrives

Environmentally friendly diets usually eliminate resource-intensive foods, but there might be a better way to ration your pantry's impact on the Earth.
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BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2022

Sky-high inflation triggers fried-chicken price war in South Korea

Shoppers have left no stone unturned in looking for ways to save on food, and that includes standing in hourslong queues to buy discounted poultry.
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COMMUNITY / Issues
Aug 22, 2022

Hong Kong migrants seek to build a new life in Japan

With tens of thousands of residents reportedly leaving the territory following China's security crackdown, some are choosing Japan as their new home.
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Aug 19, 2022

That's using your noodle: The linguistic joy of cooking

Looking to up your vocabulary in Japanese? Recipes are actually a great (and delicious) place to start.
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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 16, 2022

What if India and Pakistan actually got along?

Full reunification is difficult to imagine, but there are many possible arrangements that fall short of that.
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Indonesia report 2022
Aug 16, 2022

Marubeni Indonesia: Committed to the country

Celebrating its 30th anniversary next year, Marubeni Indonesia is proud of its long-term commitment to the Indonesian economy.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Aug 14, 2022

Recipe: Chilled noodles with a healthy twist

Take your su014dmen on a Mediterranean journey.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / Longform
Aug 8, 2022

What will it take for Japan to embrace plant-based meat?

With consumers nationwide becoming more health-conscious, soy-based alternatives to animal-based sources of protein appear to be growing on Japan.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Aug 7, 2022

Recipe: Chilled ramen salad

Can't wait for winter to enjoy your favorite steamy ramen dish again? Try this chilled version perfect for the dog days of summer.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jul 31, 2022

Ryo Osera: 'Travelers want to experience local areas at a slower pace'

The guys behind the startup KabuK Style want you to take the same approach to travel as you would your Netflix account.
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Switzerland report 2022
Jul 29, 2022

Every good trip begins with good advice

Harry Kolb Travel Services has been organizing trips from Switzerland to Japan and the Far East for 40 years.

Longform

Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.
Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?