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Japan Times

Events / Events Outside Tokyo

Jun 15, 2007

Take a psychedelic trip in Shibuya

Twenty hours of multisensory stimulation featuring art installations, contemporary dance and more would tweak the mind of just about any alternative-art aficionado. For the second time, the Tokyo-based Canadian duo of promoter Josh Child and longtime yoga practitioner Patrick Oancia have joined forces to do exactly that in creating "Crossroads." The multifaceted event, which will be held at the Shibuya Universal Society (SUS) in Tokyo on June 23, will bring together talent from across the globe with the lofty aim of breaking down barriers between art forms.

Japan Times

COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

May 15, 2007

What kind of news do you like to read/watch?

Japan Times

COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

May 1, 2007

What are your reactions to the verdict on rapist Joji Obara?

Japan Times

Events / Events Outside Tokyo

Apr 27, 2007

Five years of so solid grooves

Tucked away on the corner of the trendy Spain-zaka street in Shibuya, Tokyo, La Fabrique is set for what it hopes will be its biggest bash since it opened its doors five years ago.

Japan Times

COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Apr 17, 2007

Is Japan a safe country?

Japan Times

COMMUNITY / Issues / THE ZEIT GIST

Apr 10, 2007

Reported stalking cases likely just tip of iceberg

The day started like any other. The alarm clock rang at 7 a.m. and Laura Fitch, a Canadian then 28 years old, made her sleepy-eyed way to the shower to freshen up before brewing her first coffee of the day.

Japan Times

COMMUNITY / Issues / THE ZEIT GIST

Apr 3, 2007

Veggies of the world unite

Yakitori, "donburi," "shabu shabu." Pig feet, cow tongue, whale bacon. Even salads in Japan are usually topped with chicken, wee fishies or eggs.

Japan Times

COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Mar 27, 2007

How can the government better spend its money?

Japan Times

JAPAN

Mar 13, 2007

Foreigners march for worker rights

Workers from all parts of the globe battled wind and rain Sunday to give speeches, performances and then trudge through the streets of Shibuya, Tokyo, calling for job security and equality for all.

Japan Times

COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Mar 13, 2007

Where do you hang out in Tokyo?

Japan Times

COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Feb 6, 2007

Some truly dreadful jokes from public

Japan Times

LIFE / Lifestyle

Jan 30, 2007

Lend an ear to an ancient practice

The tools and rules of hygiene are generally cut and dry: Brush your teeth at least twice a day, floss once, remember to bathe, and clip your nails to meet your own taste. But what about cleaning your ears? For some people, once every couple of weeks is enough, but others like to do it every day.

Japan Times

COMMUNITY / Issues / THE ZEIT GIST

Jan 23, 2007

Gender identity transformed from 'freak' into rights issue

'When I was a child, I had a feeling I wasn't satisfied with being a human being. To be a human being didn't seem like a beautiful existence to me," says Otojiro Toriyama.

Japan Times

COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Jan 23, 2007

Do you think Japan is a tolerant society?

Thomasina Larkin asks people whether they think Japan is a tolerant or intolerant society

Japan Times

Events / Events Outside Tokyo

Jan 19, 2007

Yoga, electronica take over Shibuya club

With each year comes the blending and hybridization of different types of music. African tribes team up with electronica DJs, an Asian influence infiltrates Western beats, and Indian or Latin tempos permeate through pop music. If crossover trends of the past few years are anything to go by, 2007 is likely to see a boom in the fusion of more art forms.

Japan Times

COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Jan 9, 2007

What's your 2007 resolution (if you have any)?

Japan Times

COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Dec 19, 2006

What's the best gift you've ever given?

Japan Times

COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Dec 5, 2006

Views from Tokyo: What are the best ways to tackle bullying in schools?

Thomasina Larkin asks about the best ways to tackle bullying in schools

Japan Times

LIFE / Lifestyle / LIFE LAB

Nov 28, 2006

A feast for fish in search for beauty

Growing up in the countryside, a lot of my youth was spent swimming in lakes and rivers for as many summer days as the weather would provide. I had no fear of cannon-balling off high cliffs, I was never bothered by the scrapes of underwater rocks and boulders, and no matter how how fast the current, I was always up for a dip.

Japan Times

COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET

Nov 21, 2006

Where are your favorite night haunts?

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.

[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

When trying to trace your lineage in Japan, the "koseki" is the most important form of document you'll encounter.

Climbing the branches of a Japanese family tree

By Alex K.T. Martin

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