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LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Nov 7, 2016

Let's discuss Halloween in Shibuya

To avoid turmoil near JR Shibuya Station over Halloween, the police planned to dedicate two nearby streets to pedestrians only.
JAPAN
Oct 27, 2016

Shibuya readies for Halloween party throngs

To avoid turmoil near JR Shibuya Station when it is flooded with partygoers over Halloween, the Metropolitan Police Department will for the first time dedicate two nearby streets to pedestrians only from Friday through Monday, depending on traffic conditions.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 26, 2016

Japan scores tragic own goal

The Abe government's position on 'comfort women' is damaging Japan's international reputation and playing into China's hands.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 22, 2016

Evolving to better attract 'MICE'; experience the flavors of Barcelona; the tastes of Hokkiado come to Tokyo

Evolving to better attract 'MICE'
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / THE LIVING PAST
Sep 17, 2016

The rise of a toxic machine named fascism

Why not fascism?
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Sep 14, 2016

China to launch second space lab module, new manned mission

China will launch its second experimental space laboratory late Thursday and another manned space mission next month, the government said, part of a broader plan to have a permanent manned space station in service around 2022.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Sep 10, 2016

Asakusa: in the glow of Nippon kitsch

Every once in a while, the Japanese have to remind themselves that they're Japanese. We feel the need to reconfirm that we are part of a long and enduring traditional culture — one which includes kimono, samurai, ninja, eels on rice, and other weird items. Many like to pretend that these particular...
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Sep 10, 2016

Hiking with kids is not an uphill climb

Hiking in Japan is always fun with family, and with summer subsiding, some of the best months for a mountain walk are around the corner. Japan offers countless choices in its vast mountain ranges, but one of my favorite family hikes is only 90 minutes north of Kyoto. The mountain villages of Kibune and...
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / BACKSTREET STORIES
Aug 27, 2016

Vintage ventures in Tabata Ginza

The midday sky swirls with typhoon clouds as I set off to explore a little shopping area known as Tabata Ginza in Tokyo's Kita Ward. I'm thrilled to be in the charismatic company of a third-generation rakugoka (traditional storyteller) who lives nearby. I met Mikio Katsura, 32, by chance in Tabata last...
Japan Times
CULTURE
Aug 25, 2016

Koenji's Awa Odori festival celebrates 60 years

For the past few weeks, visitors and residents in Koenji have been haunted by a song — a plaintive, pentatonic melody that seems to circle endlessly, never quite resolving. You can hear it playing over speakers on the station platform just before the train doors close. It's there again as you walk...
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Aug 25, 2016

New hotel offers relaxed stay in Ginza; 'British Fair' honors queen's birthday; seeing summer off in style

New hotel offers relaxed stay in Ginza
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 30, 2016

Commuters fight back against groping

Takako Tonooka's life at high school did not start out the way she had anticipated. On the very first day she attended class, she was groped on the train — and that was only the beginning of her nightmare. For a year and a half, she was the victim of persistent groping attacks during her commute to...
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jul 21, 2016

Family time in the heart of the city; meeting rooms suited for any occasion; experiencing the culture of O-bon

Family time in the heart of the city
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jul 17, 2016

Turkey's bungled putsch: a strangely 20th century coup

It was a strangely 20th century coup, defeated by 21st century technology and people power.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jul 16, 2016

When Kyoto is overrun with tourists, head for the hills

The age-old road leading to Kiyomizu Temple had turned into a river of people. Accents and languages from across the world filled the shop-lined slope, as couples in rented kimono took photos with selfie sticks and amateur photographers tried to get a shot devoid of the crowds — a nearly impossible...
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jul 14, 2016

Plan offers ladies relaxing night's stay; healthy mind and body through Yoga; enjoying a treasure chest of sweets

Plan offers ladies relaxing night's stay
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jun 23, 2016

'Superfoods' highlight summer menu; Paris trip offers exclusive experience; celebrating summer with chic soiree

'Superfoods' highlight summer menu
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jun 16, 2016

A taste of the finest Philippine fare; folk art lies at the heart of Nagano hotel; buffet offers taste of Indonesian cuisine

A fiesta of the finest Philippine fare
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / G7 Ise-Shima Summit Special
May 25, 2016

City's attractions lure recreational and business travelers

Nagoya is home to many attractions, including the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens and many parks. With Legoland set to open next year and the Linear Central Shinkansen planned for operation in fiscal 2027, Nagoya is expected to grow further as a hub for both tourists and businesspeople.
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
May 19, 2016

Get a primer on Japanese culture; discover the joy of a soak in Hakone; experience a taste of Spain in Tokyo

Get a primer on Japanese culture
Japan Times
WORLD
May 13, 2016

Islamic State suicide bombers kill at least 17 Iraqi soldiers near Ramadi

Islamic State insurgents killed at least 17 Iraqi soldiers with suicide truck bombs on Thursday in a major attack on government forces that recaptured the western city of Ramadi in December, military officials said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2016

Tottori focuses on bright side with pink-themed photo contest

Two years after giving its airport the nickname Tottori Sand Dunes Airport, named after the popular manga series "Detective Conan," Tottori Prefecture on Thursday launched a photo contest in a bid to revitalize the region.

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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?