Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009
WEEK 3
Opening a 'window' to Japan
By TOMOKO OTAKE
As a seven-year veteran at the Narita Airport Tourist Information Center, Yuka Tsujimura is at ease handling all kinds of ... |
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Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009
WEEK 3
Will Segway sci-fi ever be everyday fact?
By EDAN CORKILL
When the Segway first appeared, in 2001, it seemed like science fiction had sprung to life. Quiet, compact, efficient, and ... |
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Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009
WEEK 3
Panda-poop prof scoops Ig Nobel honor
By ERIKO ARITA
Bacteria extracted from the feces of giant pandas can be used to reduce food waste to less than 10 percent ... |
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Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009
LIFE IN JAPAN
Matohu duo open up
By MISHA JANETTE
Two hours late to the audition, a leggy model scrambled in to Matohu's showroom. After she presented her portfolio of ... |
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Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009
LIFE IN JAPAN
Fashion fantasy meets form
By MISHA JANETTE
With Japan Fashion Week shows now running concurrently with the Tokyo International Film Festival, it was hard sometimes not to ... |
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Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009
LIFE IN JAPAN
Menswear bursts the bubble
By PAUL McINNES
It comes as no great surprise to see so many international designers turning to Japan for artistic inspiration, because it's ... |
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Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009
LIFE IN JAPAN
JFW bucks the trend
By MISHA JANETTE
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009
LIFE IN JAPAN
Symposium hears of new 'pan-Asian' trend
By TOMOKO OTAKE
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009
LIFE IN JAPAN
Ministry insider speaks out
By TOMOKO OTAKE
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009
CLOSE-UP
Honored U.S. beacon for Japan
By TOMOKO OTAKE
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009
LIFE IN JAPAN
Bodhisattva of the river road
By HILLEL WRIGHT
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
STYLE WISE
Discount Comme de Garcons, thermo threads, extreme styles and bohemian flair
By MISHA JANETTE and DAVID STUCHBURY
Back to black ...
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 WORDS TO LIVE BY
Ryokan owners Yoneko and Isao Sawa
By JUDIT KAWAGUCHI
Yoneko, 65, and Isao, 72, Sawa are the owners of Sawanoya, a ryokan (Japanese-style inn) in Tokyo's scenic Yanaka ...
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 LIFE & STYLE
In Tokyo, nothing is too good for your pet
By MELINDA JOE
Whether you're looking for a birthday cake for your beagle, or oxygen therapy for your tabby, you can find countless ...
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
ON DESIGN
Now's the time to celebrate design
By JEAN SNOW
This year, Tokyo Designers Week conveniently kicks off on a Friday — previous years have always seen a Wednesday start ...
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009
LIFE & STYLE
Tokyo's rising tide of design
By DANIELLE DEMETRIOU
Giant chairs, floating clouds and abstract boxes: forget anything as commercial as wanting to sell a product. ...
Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Tokyo Girls Collection producer Ayako Nagaya
By JUDIT KAWAGUCHI
Ayako Nagaya, 37, is the president of F1 Media Inc. and the chief producer of Tokyo Girls Collection (TGC), ...
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Nissan Chuzousho President Shunichiro Tsuji
By JUDIT KAWAGUCHI
Shunichiro Tsuji, 62, is president of Nissan Chuzousho Ltd., Japan's last surviving beigoma maker, located in Kawaguchi City, Saitama ...
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009
STYLE WISE
Fashion rethinks, rebrands and reasserts itself in the recession
By MISHA JANETTE
There may be a recession, but that doesn't mean that we can't afford style, thanks to the new maestro of ...
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Asahi Breweries advisor Takanori Nakajo
By JUDIT KAWAGUCHI
Takanori Nakajo, 82, is the honorary adviser of Asahi Breweries Ltd., one of Japan's leading beer and beverage makers. From ...
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009
ON DESIGN
Designs about simplicity, shredding and shedding light
By JEAN SNOW
When Naoto Fukasawa collaborated with furniture manufacturer Maruni earlier this year, they created two new series: the wood-based Hiroshima and ...
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
LIFE & STYLE
Why don't we eat bent cucumbers?
By MELINDA JOE
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Tour guide Shinobu Nimura
By JUDIT KAWAGUCHI
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009
LIFE & STYLE
Time for openings, a night out and second-hand style
By MISHA JANETTE
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Publisher Yumiko Tsukuda
By JUDIT KAWAGUCHI
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
ON DESIGN
Having fun while keeping it tidy and practical
By JEAN SNOW
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