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Tomohiro Osaki
Tomohiro Osaki is a staff writer in the Domestic News Division. A graduate of Sophia University in Tokyo, he likes to explore under-reported realities of Japanese youth, with a tendency toward the taboo.
CULTURE / Art
Apr 26, 2012
"The Books That Changed the World"
Despite the popularity of electronic-books, there is still something special about turning real pages.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 26, 2012
"The Books That Changed the World"
Despite the popularity of electronic-books, there is still something special about turning real pages.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Apr 20, 2012
Stroll on the streets provides wondrous feats for passersby to behold
Even the most determined cynics aren't going to be able to avoid staring in awe at the wondrous feats that this weekend's annual Yokohama Street Performance is preparing to throw at them.
CULTURE / Art
Apr 19, 2012
"Evening Dress"
The evening dress came into vogue in Paris during the mid-19th century, when various forms of nighttime entertainment became popular among the French aristocracy. Such dresses assumed an important role in defining its wearer, giving the woman a way to express her wealth, personality and identity.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 19, 2012
"Evening Dress"
The evening dress came into vogue in Paris during the mid-19th century, when various forms of nighttime entertainment became popular among the French aristocracy. Such dresses assumed an important role in defining its wearer, giving the woman a way to express her wealth, personality and identity.
CULTURE / Art
Apr 19, 2012
"Iwago Mitsuaki Photographic Exhibition: Cats"
Animal photographer Mitsuaki Iwago's personal motto is "If cats are happy, that means all human beings are happy!"
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 19, 2012
"Iwago Mitsuaki Photographic Exhibition: Cats"
Animal photographer Mitsuaki Iwago's personal motto is "If cats are happy, that means all human beings are happy!"
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Apr 13, 2012
Museum to screen alternate version of Nazi film from Japan
With both Japanese and German directors in charge, the film "Atarashiki Tsuchi (Die Tochter des Samurai)" sparked an international sensation when it first hit theaters in 1937. Such is its historical and cultural importance that, after a 75-year hiatus, the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography began...
CULTURE / Art
Apr 12, 2012
"Beauty of Combination From Japanese-style Painting"
Traditional Japanese paintings were often created in pairs, and though such works would be individually striking, their visual effect is even more powerful when they are viewed together. For example, Chikudo Kishi's two "Views of Hozukyo" offer a vast panoramic view of the fiercely torrential Hozu river...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 12, 2012
"Beauty of Combination From Japanese-style Painting"
Traditional Japanese paintings were often created in pairs, and though such works would be individually striking, their visual effect is even more powerful when they are viewed together. For example, Chikudo Kishi's two "Views of Hozukyo" offer a vast panoramic view of the fiercely torrential Hozu river...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 12, 2012
"Noritoshi Hirakawa: Beyond the Sunbeam Through Trees"
New York-based Japanese artist Noritoshi Hirakawa says he tackles provocative themes of religion, gender sexuality and human corporeality in the hope of awakening public interest in the relationship between the individual and society.
CULTURE / Art
Apr 12, 2012
"Noritoshi Hirakawa: Beyond the Sunbeam Through Trees"
New York-based Japanese artist Noritoshi Hirakawa says he tackles provocative themes of religion, gender sexuality and human corporeality in the hope of awakening public interest in the relationship between the individual and society.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 12, 2012
"Railway Model Exhibition in Tokyo Tower"
With the famous Tokyo Tower as its venue, this exhibition showcases approximately 450 examples of railway trains, produced and carefully selected by modeler and rail fan Nobutaro Hara.
CULTURE / Art
Apr 12, 2012
"Railway Model Exhibition in Tokyo Tower"
With the famous Tokyo Tower as its venue, this exhibition showcases approximately 450 examples of railway trains, produced and carefully selected by modeler and rail fan Nobutaro Hara.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Apr 6, 2012
Festival takes train fans for ride
Just because the cherry blossoms have begun to bloom nationwide, it doesn't mean weekend activities will be restricted to the park — any time of year is a good time for trainspotting.
CULTURE / Art
Apr 5, 2012
'Tohoku Crafts and Shiko Munakata'
Woodblock print artist Shiko Munakata (1903-1975), who was born in Aomori Prefecture, excelled at works that portrayed the nature of northern Japan, including Tohoku.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 5, 2012
'Tohoku Crafts and Shiko Munakata'
Woodblock print artist Shiko Munakata (1903-1975), who was born in Aomori Prefecture, excelled at works that portrayed the nature of northern Japan, including Tohoku.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 5, 2012
'Turning Around'
Chim↑Pom, a collective of six intrepid young artists, is known for its guerrilla-art tactics and commentary on social taboos.
CULTURE / Art
Apr 5, 2012
'Turning Around'
Chim↑Pom, a collective of six intrepid young artists, is known for its guerrilla-art tactics and commentary on social taboos.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 5, 2012
'Murayama Tomoyoshi: Get All of Me Seething'
Greatly influenced in Europe by avant-garde movements such as Dadaism, Tomoyoshi Murayama (1901-1977) joined the radical Mavo art group upon his return to Japan in 1923. His artistic activities often disregarded traditional artistic genres and were politically motivated. He is particularly well known...
China removes buoy in Japan's EEZ near Senkakus amid warming ties
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun
Nippon Steel goes quiet after U.S. Steel deal seemingly nixed for good
On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that U.S. Steel would remain American.
Mao Asada sets out to safeguard the future of Japanese skating
"I hope skaters who train here will go on to shine on the world stage," Olympic silver medalist Mao Asada told the Japan Times at Mao Rink Tachikawa Tachihi, a skating rink in Tachikawa, Tokyo, whose establishment she was involved in, on Jan. 28.
Japan asks for exemption from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump signs executive orders, including two official proclamations that will impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum from all countries globally, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
Emperor Showa was cautious about Nixon's 1972 visit to China, document shows
Emperor Hirohito speaks during a welcome ceremony hosted by U.S. President Richard Nixon in Anchorage, Alaska, on Sept. 26, 1971.
The different faces of ‘Asura’ through the generations
Netflix series “Asura,” directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, is a remake of a classic TV drama (known as “Like Asura” in English), created by Kuniko Mukoda and broadcast by NHK between 1979 and 1980.
Mao Asada sets out to safeguard the future of Japanese skating
"I hope skaters who train here will go on to shine on the world stage," Olympic silver medalist Mao Asada told the Japan Times at Mao Rink Tachikawa Tachihi, a skating rink in Tachikawa, Tokyo, whose establishment she was involved in, on Jan. 28.
How giving chocolates on Valentine’s Day is evolving in Japan
Giving out courtesy chocolates to coworkers on Valentine's Day is becoming obsolete.
Japan exploring drone production capabilities for military aid program
An unmanned Hamadori drone developed by Japanese company Space Entertainment Laboratory and equipped with various sensor options for surveys is displayed at the Japan Drone 2020 exhibition at Makuhari Messe in the city of Chiba in September 2020.
Ishiba builds inroads with Trump, but challenges still loom
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the White House in Washington on Friday.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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