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Eija Niskanen
For Eija Niskanen's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
May 26, 2011
"Finland Fest: World Music Showcase"
Since 2006, The Finland Fest has catered to a loyal Japanese fan base by bringing over the best bands their Nordic homeland has to offer. This year's showcase has been split up into two portions — the "World Music Showcase" and "Metal Attack."
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Jul 10, 2009
Pia puts spotlight on young talent
Pia Film Festival, launched in the 1980s to support young filmmakers, has established itself as the platform to move from zero-budget indie filmmaking and film schools to professionalism. The Grand Prix of the festival gives the winner support for their first 35 mm feature film production.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
May 22, 2009
Finn fest comes to town again
Over the last few years, a Finnish rock event has come to be a fixture on the May calendar in Tokyo. This time the event, supported by the Finnish Institute in Tokyo and put together by the music agency Creativeman, will be held on May 29 at Liquid Room in Ebisu.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Oct 24, 2008
Closing weekend at TIFF to showcase Asia, ecology theme
One of the advantages of film festivals in Japan is the chance to see Japanese and Asian cinema with English subtitles. The 21st Tokyo International Film Festival may be ending this Sunday, but it still has such cinematic treats to offer.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Aug 8, 2008
Hiroshima anime gathering highlights Finnish creations
The biannual Hiroshima International Animation Festival, which started Thursday and ends Monday, caters to animation enthusiasts who do not necessarily rush after the latest Evangelion film or crave after round-eyed Sailor Moon girls.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world