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ISLAND

Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jun 15, 2018
Two wheels, not four, the best way to explore Okinawa
Tokashiki Island has all the sun, sand and surf you'd expect from an island in Okinawa. But cycling around the island is another way to experience the area's scenery and history.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jun 15, 2018
Bicycles and buffalo on tiny Taketomi Island
Take your time cycling through Taketomi Island, but don't pass on opportunities to fully experience its beaches, views and local cuisine.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 2, 2018
Fantasy island: Collaborative multimedia project in Nagasaki seeks to augment the natural world
A young girl's voice rings through the forest, drawing me further into the darkness. "Koko ni kite," the voice calls again in a whisper from the right, using a Japanese phrase that means "come this way."
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
May 25, 2018
Yap, the Pacific island Japan has almost forgotten
Ancient traditional culture, imperial Japanese influence and modern tourism blend together in the Pacific island of Yap.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
May 14, 2018
Let's discuss the capture of the Shikoku prison escapee
A fugitive who eluded thousands of police officers combing a small island for more than three weeks was finally caught 70 km away in Hiroshima.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 12, 2018
Open sesame as Kadoya opens second oil factory, maintains market mainstay niche
On a small island known for olives and wild monkeys, Rika Onishi spends her days tasting and sniffing sesame oil. She's one of a small group of Kadoya Sesame Mills Inc. employees who make sure the oil always has the same taste and aroma.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Mar 2, 2018
From Fukuoka to Miyazaki, Kyushu offers year-round surf
With 12,000 kilometers of coastline, Japan's island of Kyushu offers some fantastic opportunities for surfing, as Oscar Boyd discovers in this Point Break-inspired journey around southwest Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Feb 9, 2018
Okinawa tourist numbers top those of Hawaii for first time
While Hawaii has long been one of the most popular go-to destinations for tourists from Japan, Okinawa has finally caught up to outshine the rival resort island chain.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Feb 5, 2018
Sado rice farmers get contact lens solution to crested ibis dilemma
The habitat of the Japanese crested ibis, one of the nation's special natural treasures, is improving on Sado Island thanks to new technology for cleaning contact lenses.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 5, 2018
Many of Japan's thousands of isles await buyers, as depopulation presents challenges around defending the nation's territory
After a slew of recent news reports about North Korean fishing vessels washing up on uninhabited islands, as well as ongoing disputes with China over the Senkaku Islands and intrusions by Chinese vessels into Japanese waters, public and media attention on Japan's uninhabited isles is growing.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 7, 2017
Rookie standout Hassan Martin says defensive focus fuels Ryukyu's success
The retooled Ryukyu Golden Kings have reshaped their team with a savvy formula that combines speed, finesse and power and the vital contributions of newcomers.

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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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