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YOYOGI PARK

Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 15, 2021
When Tokyo unveiled its modernity to the world at the 1964 Olympics
The games confirmed Japan's postwar re-integration into the international fold, but also served as a symbol of its modernization.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Jul 26, 2020
Basketball breaks down barriers on the courts at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park
Community and competition thrive in an athletic cross-cultural exchange in the heart of Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jul 28, 2018
A late addition to urban culture, parks say a lot about life in Japan
"Life is park!" proclaims Brutus magazine.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
May 20, 2018
Cultural education can be fun for kids
Japan's traditional matsuri (festivals) are great, but it's also important to expose the kids to cultures further afield. Here are a few Tokyo international festival recommendations. They're all fun, free and full of opportunity.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Jun 18, 2015
Yoyogi and Hisaya Odori parks get cultured during the summer
As one of the biggest tourist spots in Tokyo, Harajuku offers visitors endless consumerist pursuits — it's certainly not a place for those who seek peace and quiet.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 2, 2014
Amid dengue outbreak, eviction also a threat to Yoyogi Park's homeless
The greatest danger the outbreak of dengue fever traced to Tokyo's Yoyogi Park poses to the homeless there may be the threat of eviction, not infection, advocates said Tuesday.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 2, 2014
Dengue fever probe points to Yoyogi Park mosquitoes; 22 people affected so far
The government suspects mosquitoes living in a few separate locations in Tokyo's Yoyogi Park may have been responsible for the recent mysterious dengue fever outbreak, NHK reported Tuesday.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 1, 2014
More than 10 people may have contracted dengue fever around Yoyogi Park: Fuji TV
More than 10 people who visited Tokyo's Yoyogi Park or its vicinity might have contracted dengue fever, Fuji TV reported Monday.
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
May 8, 2014
Celebrate Okinawan culture at Tokyo's Yoyogi Park
In Okinawa Prefecture, soba is not a bowl of buckwheat noodles in a light broth — it is a helping of thick, white noodles served in a hot soup of pork-bone stock flavored with katsuobushi (dried skipjack tuna flakes). From foods to rituals, culture in Okinawa — shaped by its history as the Ryukyu...
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
May 1, 2014
Swap carps for pinatas on Children's Day
Children's Day in Japan is known for its koinobori (carp streamer) decorations, but perhaps this year you'd like to celebrate with a pinata instead.
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
Apr 10, 2014
This weekend, every dog can have its day
Throughout history, dogs have played a key role in humans' lives. In ancient times, some civilizations saw them as being linked to gods, others believed they could prevent death, and some saw their company as helpful in curing illnesses.
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
Oct 3, 2013
Hokkaido's best dishes to feature at Tokyo fest
Though typically noted for its natural beauty and some of the country's finest ski slopes, Hokkaido also boasts some of Japan's best cuisine.
Events / Events In Tokyo
Sep 26, 2013
Indian festival to tout culture and tradition
In today's world, cultural exchange has become increasingly important — and fun.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Russia launched intercontinental ballistic missile during attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says
A Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is launched during a test from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in Northern Arkhangelsk region of Russia, in this still image captured from video released on Oct. 29.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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