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Reimi Dasdeb
For Reimi Dasdeb's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Aug 19, 2011
Cruising on a summer's eve in Kagoshima
Fireworks every night and a four-story boat filled with food and merriment overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Sakurajima Summer Night Cruise should be a fixture on your August calendar.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Aug 5, 2011
Dance event to promote good health
This month, those who drop by the Caretta Shiodome shopping complex will be treated to a world of dance as the venue hosts the Shiohaku 2011 Caretta Odori-21.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Jul 22, 2011
Forecast for Yamagata summer festival calls for games and snow
July is a time of sweltering heat, with the sun beating down on you wherever you go. But in Yamagata Prefecture, they're calling for snow.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Jul 15, 2011
See real stars at Yebisu Garden Place's summer film screenings
The era of the drive-in movie theater might be gone, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy your favorite flicks under the stars.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Jul 8, 2011
Jazzy, African sounds feature at Kagawa gig
Among the numerous music festivals taking place in Japan this summer is the COS Music Festa in Marugame, Kagawa Prefecture.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Jul 1, 2011
Osaka takes early lead in summer fun
Mythical lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi are eternally separated by the Milky Way. But once a year, they reunite and Japan celebrates this meeting via an event called Tanabata.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Jun 24, 2011
Foreign residents take part in Japanese traditional dance contest
With summer just around the corner, the spirit of dancing will radiate in the heart of Tokyo as The 6th Foreigner's Traditional Japanese Dance Exhibition takes place June 25.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Jun 10, 2011
Toyama lantern festival provides bright opportunity for pictures
Still relatively unknown despite being historically famous, northwestern Japan will host one of the country's most enthralling events, the Tonami Yotaka Festival.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world