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TACHIKAWA

“Blue Giant,” a feature-length anime movie that centers on young men in Tokyo who aspire to become jazz stars, was so successful in Japan and overseas that director Yuzuru Tachikawa was given an even bigger budget to re-edit the film for a second screening in theaters across Japan.
CULTURE / Film / CULTURE SMASH
Nov 23, 2023
Sleeper hit anime 'Blue Giant' gets an encore
The surprise success of the big-budget feature about jazz warranted a re-edited version and a second life in theaters.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 8, 2023
PFAS in western Tokyoites’ blood more than double national average
One expert has said that higher-than-normal readings are likely attributable to past contamination of drinking water in the area.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
May 28, 2023
Mao Asada's bold skating rink vision aims to put western Tokyo city's name on map
The Mao Rink complex in Tachikawa will feature an exhibition centered on the 2010 Olympic silver medalist and is backed by a real estate company with historical ties to the area.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 22, 2023
Suspect in ax attack against his two sisters found dead in western Tokyo
The body of the man in his 70s was discovered at around 9:05 a.m. on the banks of the Tama River in Tachikawa. There were no external wounds, and his body and his clothes were wet.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 19, 2019
Train stations in Tokyo begin renting out strollers for monthlong trial
Some of the busiest train stations in central Tokyo began a trial run of a stroller rental service Thursday, in hope of attracting families with small children who want to enjoy outings without having to worry about carrying a buggy onto crowded trains.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 21, 2019
No injuries or fire reported after Ground Self-Defense Force helicopter crashes at west Tokyo base
Both crew members escaped unharmed from a multipurpose military helicopter that made a crash landing at its camp in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on Friday, the Ground Self-Defense Force said.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Jul 15, 2018
Summer with the kids can be a walk in the park
Japan has more playgrounds than you could ever visit. Admittedly, some are more like patches of dirt with a few swings, but others are spectacular constructions that can inspire the childish imagination. Here are a few worth seeking out.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 20, 2017
Japan women ousted at FIBA 3x3 World Cup
The Japan women's team was sent to an early pool stage exit Monday at the FIBA 3x3 World Cupe, just weeks after the event was added to the 2020 Olympic program.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
May 3, 2015
'Sunagawa Struggle' ignited anti-U.S. base resistance across Japan
On May 4, 1955, a black car rolled into the Tokyo suburb of Sunagawa and sparked one of biggest anti-U.S. base protests in history.

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Historically, kabuki was considered the entertainment of the merchant and peasant classes, a far cry from how it is regarded today.
For Japan's oldest kabuki theater, the show must go on