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JAPAN
Nov 12, 2019

Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines to be partially suspended Nov. 16 due to construction

Parts of the Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines, major transportation arteries in Tokyo that carry millions of passengers every day, will be partially out of service for most of Saturday due to construction at Shinagawa Station and preparations leading up to the opening of Takanawa Gateway Station next...
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LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Oct 24, 2019

Top-tier jazz performances and signature dishes

At The Peninsula Tokyo, restaurant Peter will present "Jazz Nights at Peter" with its specialties, free-flowing Dom Perignon and concert supported by Japan's premier jazz club Blue Note Tokyo on Nov. 1 and Dec. 18.
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019

Emperor Naruhito's enthronement free of tensions that surrounded his father's ceremony

The last time the event was held, three decades ago, extremists fighting against the imperial system carried out multiple terror attacks.
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JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 19, 2019

Creating a barrier-free transportation environment in Japan

Not too long ago, domestic media organizations would rarely have anything negative to say about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but as the actual games draw nearer, there's been a greater willingness to find fault with preparations and even raise a bit of alarm. Everything from Tokyo's deadly summertime heat...
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JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Oct 19, 2019

Uncontrollable rage is largely a sober phenomenon

How we hate each other.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Oct 12, 2019

For Kure's fishermen, skipjack tuna remains king of their catch

"No katsuo, no life." The words emblazoned on Takahiro Tanaka's T-shirt are more than just a catchy slogan; they are the literal truth. Without katsuo (skipjack tuna), life would be very different for him and the rest of the fishing folks in the port town of Kure, Kochi Prefecture.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 11, 2019

Manned SpaceX mission will happen in first quarter of 2020, says NASA boss

NASA boss Jim Bridenstine said on Thursday that the first manned mission into orbit by SpaceX's Crew Dragon would take place in the first quarter of next year, pending the satisfactory outcome of tests.
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LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Oct 10, 2019

Chocolate defined by decadence

Chocolate defined by decadence
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LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Oct 3, 2019

Regional fare from World Cup host cities

Rugby fever has arrived in Japan — and at the Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel.
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CULTURE / Film
Oct 1, 2019

The real Tokyo locations from Makoto Shinkai's anime movies

Tokyo serves as the backdrop for several films by Makoto Shinkai. The renowned anime director has approached the megapolis from multiple angles ranging from the urban decay of this year's "Weathering With You" to the sleek, modern aesthetic of 2016's "Your Name."
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Special Supplements / Niseko Winter Special
Sep 27, 2019

Visitors invited to experience winter sports mecca

When it comes to winter sports, one would be hard pressed to find a resort area more impressive than Niseko in Hokkaido. Renowned for its high-quality powder and varied runs, Niseko has become an international mecca for winter sports enthusiasts who flock to its resorts every year to get their fill of...
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CULTURE / Music
Sep 25, 2019

Carl Stone: Plugging into the sounds of the changing city

A resident of Japan for 20 years, Carl Stone has established himself in the local electronic music scene, performing with domestic and visiting musicians
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 16, 2019

Violence and vandalism leave Hong Kong's world-class subway in crisis mode

From Sydney to Stockholm, governments looking for help with their rail systems turn to Hong Kong's MTR Corp., renowned for its speedy, clean and reliable commuter trains.
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LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 12, 2019

Revel in a chic, pastel-colored Halloween

Fancy a Halloween sans store-bought candy? Rather enjoy a delicate yet full dining experience complete with appetizer and dessert buffets? The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo's Autumn Gourmet Showcase — Pastel Halloween has all of that covered.
JAPAN
Sep 10, 2019

Typhoon Faxai raises questions about Japan's train schedule management and the fragility of its infrastructure

The chaos caused by the storm continued to reverberate a day later, holding lessons for Japan on transportation and recovery planning in times of emergencies.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 4, 2019

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam announces withdrawal of controversial extradition bill

The city's leader Carrie Lam on Wednesday announced the withdrawal of an extradition bill that triggered months of unrest and threw the Chinese-ruled city into its worst crisis in decades.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 23, 2019

China holds the key to 5G technology's growth

To build the 5G network infrastructure in the U.S. smoothly and at a low cost, the U.S. and China should discuss their high-tech frictions and explore a solution.
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LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Aug 15, 2019

Add a bit of 'Shine' to an afternoon tea set

Grapes are said to be at their best between August and early October, so people are invited to make a "grape escape" to the Le Jardin lobby lounge at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo this September for an afternoon tea experience (¥4,000 per person plus charges, noon to 6 p.m. daily, reservations not taken for...
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LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Aug 8, 2019

Collaboration takes chocolate up a notch

The Belgians and the Swiss have long dominated the world of chocolate but a world-first afternoon tea collaboration running until Oct. 30 between St. Regis Osaka and American chocolatier Maribel Lieberman of Mariebelle New York fame puts that theory to the test.
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LIFE / Travel
Jul 26, 2019

Nagano's famed Jonen mountain hut celebrates 100 years of stunning vistas

First opened in 1919, the Jonen-goya mountain hut is still going strong at 100 — offering adventurous hikers in Nagano Prefecture's Japan Alps a place to rest and recharge.
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LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jul 25, 2019

Tantalizing parfaits to satiate the sweet tooth

The Westin Tokyo is celebrating its 25th anniversary in October this year and in anticipation of this momentous occasion the hotel is presenting an indulgently themed parfait event, Evening Surprise — Twilight Parfait, until Aug. 31.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Jul 24, 2019

Going in blind to Japan's Fuji Rock Festival

Our writer recalls heading to one of the country's biggest outdoor music festivals both as a first-timer and a blind Scotsman.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 19, 2019

Myanmar military units linked to Rohingya atrocities accused of committing new abuses

When 35-year-old Ah Hla went to a police station in western Myanmar in late April hoping to see her husband among the prisoners, she didn't know if he was still alive.
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LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jul 18, 2019

Various summer delicacies to choose from

Grand Hyatt Tokyo is pleased to introduce its new summer menus, perfect for enjoying indoors or on the hotel's spacious open-air terraces.

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?