author

 
Menu
Search
 
April 19, 2024
 

Today's print edition

Home Delivery
Subscribe for more access

Meta

Jeff Ogrisseg
For Jeff Ogrisseg's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
ENVIRONMENT
Nov 22, 2009
Top artist draws growing global conclusions
Neal Adams became a cult star as a graphic artist with DC and Marvel comics during the late 1960s and '70s through his work on series such as "The Spectre," "Batman," "Superman" and "Green Lantern" — and also his contributions, at Marvel, to "X-Men" and "Conan the Barbarian."
ENVIRONMENT
Nov 22, 2009
Our growing Earth?
The world is awash with wild theories, conjecture and speculation about everything you could imagine — and then some.
Japan Times
LIFE
Nov 22, 2009
Dogmas may blinker mainstream scientific thinking
The competing claims of Growing Earth Theory and Plate Tectonics Theory as presented in the accompanying article may appear to be a recent rivalry, but they are in fact following in a long tradition.
Japan Times
LIFE
Nov 22, 2009
Our growing Earth?
The world is awash with wild theories, conjecture and speculation about everything you could imagine — and then some.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 12, 2009
What happens when day turns to night?
Eclipses happen all the time. It just depends on where you are at the time. Here on earth, we've got the best ones in the solar system.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Sep 5, 2008
Psy-trance partygoers get set for The Gathering weekend
Now in its 11th year, The Gathering, organized by Vision Quest Tokyo, is Japan's largest open-air festival for psychedelic trance music. It's got the biggest stage. It's got the biggest lineup. But does it attract the most people?
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Apr 4, 2008
Nagisa Music Festival kicks off open-air dance season
Dance music fans aching to stretch their legs outdoors after the long winter get their chance as the Nagisa Music Festival kicks off the year's open-air party season in Tokyo on April 12-13. The festival moves to Osaka for a one-day event on the April 29 national holiday.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Apr 6, 2007
Dance with an eco conscience
The Nagisa Music Festival, taking place in Tokyo on April 7-8 and in Osaka on April 29, is one of the most interesting success stories to emerge from the Tokyo dance party scene.
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Dec 29, 2006
Psychedelic radar 12.29
The trend for New Year's Eve parties in Tokyo has swung from budget-busting blowouts to smaller underground gatherings of friends. It's obvious why considering only the costs and competition for artists and venues, skyrocketing air fares, premium hotel fees and all the surprise etceteras. Plus, it's a helluva lot of stress and exhaustion to start your year on.
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Oct 27, 2006
Psychedelic radar 10.27
Saturday, Oct. 28
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Oct 13, 2006
Psychedelic radar 10.13
Raja Ram's Stash Bag Tour 2006
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Sep 29, 2006
Psychedelic radar 09.29
Mother Records: Sept. 30
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Sep 14, 2006
Psychedelic radar 09.15
Vision Quest: Sept. 16-18
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 14, 2006
The last weekend of summer to rave about
For Japan's trance music fans, this weekend is the last big outdoor romp of summer.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Aug 25, 2006
Psychedelic radar 08.25
Sirius: Aug. 26-27
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Aug 11, 2006
Psychedelic radar 08.11
Mother: Aug. 13-15
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Aug 4, 2006
Psychedelic radar 08.04
Saturday, Aug. 5
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Jul 27, 2006
Psychedelic radar 07.27
TPE Open Air Summer Festival: July 28-30
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Jun 30, 2006
Psychedelic radar 06.30
Solstice Music Festival 2006: July 15-17
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / THE SECOND ROOM
Jun 16, 2006
Psychedelic radar 06.16
Saturday, June 24
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

Podcast

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

Longform

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
By Lance Henderstein

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Students ‘study abroad’ on island of Suo Oshima
Students ‘study abroad’ on island of Suo Oshima

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTS note

Read more

SUPPLEMENTS BINDER