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Maho Kawabe
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Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 1, 2010
All-grrrl DJ collective touts a twee life
Shibuya is not a pretty place. In fact, Tokyo's youth mecca can look downright grimy at times. But as with most eyesores, there are pockets of beauty and Sumire Taya owns one of them.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Aug 13, 2010
"Earth Celebration 2010: To Beat a Rhythm"
The summer festival giants of Fuji Rock, Summer Sonic and Rock in Japan are over, but the country's festive spirit is still alive and kicking.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Aug 6, 2010
Feel the heat of Cuban beats
August's heat can often leave you lethargic, but Havana Rakatan has a Cuban cure for the summertime blues.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Jul 16, 2010
Kansai awash with special workshops on Japanese culture throughout the summer
The Kansai region of Japan is filled with unique culture, and the Organization of Kansai Unity hopes to share it with children and families this summer.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Jun 25, 2010
The BeSeTo of three worlds
The roots of Japanese folk music are being brought back to life with a modern twist at the BeSeTo Theatre Festival.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Jun 18, 2010
Storytime at the zoo teaches, entertains
Telling a story with a real message, a new installation at Ueno Zoo's West Zoo Pocket exhibition space teaches children about the plight of endangered species.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Jun 4, 2010
Kyoto performance blurs line between entertainers, audience
I can try to describe what you will find at Kyoto's Gallery Raku this weekend, but chances are the performance will change by the time you get there.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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