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Silvio Berlusconi has failed in his attempt to topple the Italian government, leaving him weaker than ever and zapping the aura of invincibility that has surrounded him for two decades as he faces the possible loss of his Senate seat and a ban from ...
Hatsudai has a lot going for it. This quiet low-rise residential neighborhood just minutes west of Shinjuku boasts a friendly traditional shōtengai (shopping street) and a lively annual Awa Odori dance festival. Now add to that a really outstanding restaurant. Anis opened in early ...
International events undermine Japan's democracy. Shame on the International Olympic Committee for being a party to it.
In the glitzy and gossipy world of Japanese celebrity, hardly a week goes by without revelations being made about — or made by — Ichikawa Ebizo XI. For years, the charismatic young star of the kabuki world has never long been out of the ...
Reigning champion Kei Nishikori made quick work of Feliciano Lopez, walloping the Spaniard in a straight-sets victory Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Rakuten Japan Open. The world No. 13 Nishikori needed little over an hour to put away Lopez, 7-6 (7-4), 6-0 ...
Rakugo and Spanish wine event Spain Club Ginza, one of the biggest Spanish product promotion stores in Japan, celebrates the coming of spring with a special dinner featuring rakugo (Japanese sit-down comedy) and wine tasting at its restaurant on April 6. Spain Club Ginza, ...
Sri Lanka Fair at the Imperial Hotel The Imperial Hotel Tokyo is holding a Sri Lanka Fair at its buffet restaurant and bars through March 16. The hotel, located in the Hibiya district of central Tokyo, has invited a chef from the Hotel Hilton ...
Cherry blossoms at The Peninsula As spring approaches, The Peninsula Tokyo is preparing special interior arrangements with installations of the nation’s most iconic seasonal items in the hotel’s lobby from March 11 to 15. Guests can enjoy cherry blossom season with seven magnificent sakura ...
Singapore food fair at Royal Park The Royal Park Hotel in the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo is holding a Singapore food fair at its Symphony restaurant on the lobby floor, through March 31. In cooperation with the Embassy of Singapore, the Singapore Tourism Board ...
InterContinental to open in Osaka The InterContinental Osaka, which will open in June, has started an advanced reservation service this month for the period from July 1 through the end of this year. The hotel is located in the large-scale business and shopping complex ...
Tokyo Dome Hotel baseball plan The Japanese pro baseball season starts March 29. The Tokyo Dome Hotel, located right next to the Tokyo Dome, home ground of the Yomiuri Giants, is offering a special accommodation plan for which it has started accepting reservations. The ...
Ritz-Carlton, Osaka renews lobby The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka has finished renovations on its lobby floor and reopened the area this month to welcome guests. The lobby has been renovated based on the concept of the Ritz-Carlton brand to show a richness and sophisticated look that ...
Wagner-Verdi 200th birthday event The Park Hyatt Tokyo in Shinjuku will host the dinner reception Touches of Opera on Feb. 9 at The Ballroom on the hotel’s 39th floor. The event celebrates the bicentennial of the birth of two great composers — Giuseppe Verdi ...
The Hotel Century Southern Tower near Shinjuku Station in Tokyo is now serving the premium bourbon whiskey Eagle Rare 10 Year-Old at its 20th-floor lounge and bar, South Court, through Feb. 28.
Special winter spa offer in Kobe The ANA Crowne Plaza Kobe is holding a special winter promotion called Healing with Classic at the hotel’s Angsana Spa, through Feb. 28. Angsana Spa is a sister brand of the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa in Phuket, Thailand. ...
Half-price party plan in Yokohama As January is the month that people hold New Year’s parties, the InterContinental Yokohama Grand is offering a special party plan called Thanks Night at its Italian restaurant, La Vela, on the hotel’s second floor, every Wednesday and Thursday ...
“Premium’ New Year’s buffet in Osaka The Hotel Hankyu International in Osaka will offer a “Premium” New Year’s buffet on Jan. 1 and 2 at the hotel’s biggest banquet hall, Shion, on the fourth floor. Not only is the venue premium but dishes served ...