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Natalie Koch
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Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Mar 18, 2011
Media art seminar opens up the debate on Japanese 'cool'
Not only in Japan but all over the world, people are enjoying Japanese media arts such as manga, anime and video games, relishing Japan's "cool" image. Those who want to learn not only about the current media arts but also about Japan's cultural history and development may enjoy the Virtual Museum & Exhibition of Japanese Media Art & Culture on March 21.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Mar 11, 2011
Mount Aso to be set ablaze as part of old farming ritual
Each spring, residents of the towns surrounding Kumamoto Prefecture's Mount Aso gather to hold the Aso Fire Festival. Several events will be held as part of these festivities during March.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Mar 4, 2011
Tokyo rockers to pay tribute to women
As girls in Japan finish up their Girl's Day celebrations, they can look forward to more recognition in the form of International Women's Day on March 8.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Feb 25, 2011
Niigata Sake Fair offers a weekend you won't forget . . . hopefully
The Niigata Sake Fair is attended by about 100 sake producers from across Niigata Prefecture, and once a year they invite the public to join them for a collective drink.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Feb 18, 2011
Nara's fire and water ceremonies to bring good luck to visitors
People living outside of Nara who are up for a long weekend trip shouldn't miss the city's spring festival.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Oct 16, 2009
Tea gets Grand treatment
This year's Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony provides an opportunity for anyone to experience Japan's renowned tea culture.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Oct 16, 2009
Akihabara set to celebrate its denizens
Akihabara, Tokyo's main electronics hub, is preparing for a flood of manga and animation enthusiasts ahead of this year's Akihabara Enta-Matsuri.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Oct 9, 2009
Kobe to hold Scottish games, international-themed charity event
This year's Kobe Global Charity Festival promises a day of fun and international cultural exchange.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Sep 25, 2009
Video-game show offers kids shot at design
This year's Tokyo Game Show 2009 is themed "Game: It's so energetic!" and is targeted at demographic groups both young and old with the latest information on the computer-entertainment market.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Sep 18, 2009
Chiba's Mother Farm gives kids a shot at fun, life in the country
Mother Farm, a large animal farm in Chiba Pref., has launched its Autumn Festa '09.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Sep 18, 2009
Beer enthusiasts gear up for massive cheers in Yokohama
Beer aficionados will be able to taste more than 120 different craft beers at the annual Great Japan Beer Festival 2009 in Yokohama.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Sep 11, 2009
Concert marks Down syndrome milestone
Akihito Ochi is a gifted pianist. He also has Down syndrome.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Sep 4, 2009
Weekend of jazz features prime performers
Jazz fans are gearing up for a weekend of saxophone, guitar and piano at the 2009 Tokyo Jazz Festival.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Aug 28, 2009
Children get opportunity to experience traditional Japanese arts
Anyone interested in exploring the field of traditional Japanese music need look no further than the "Introductory Traditional Japanese Music Concerts" being staged at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space in Ikebukuro from Aug. 28-30.
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.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.
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.
Japan’s best and brightest designers set to shine in Milan
Adal’s Look into Nature brand, on show at Salon del Mobile 2024, rethinks "igusa" (Japanese rush grass), traditionally used for tatami, as a sustainable material for furniture.
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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