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NOTES FROM THE SMOKE

COMMUNITY / Our Lives / NOTES FROM THE SMOKE
Jun 24, 2003
Tombs and top-notch tucker mark out historic Nippori
On the face of it, the languorous suburb of Nippori must have a tough time vying for attention with its more brazen rivals on the Yamanote Line.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / NOTES FROM THE SMOKE
May 27, 2003
Japan's cup, it runneth over
This week, Notes From the Smoke features a saucy deviation from the usual format.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / NOTES FROM THE SMOKE
Apr 8, 2003
Joining the moonwalking children in the realms of weird science
The irresistible force of spring has swept through the Kitanomaru National Garden in Kudanshita.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / NOTES FROM THE SMOKE
Feb 18, 2003
Disturbing artwork and disturbed fish on the Koenji trail
A recent visit to the suburb of Koenji reminded me of my JET program orientation in Kansai; I visited a temple, learned some outlandish local customs, ate sushi, and was shown around a vintage toy store with cosmic price tags.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / NOTES FROM THE SMOKE
Jan 21, 2003
A reclaimed city that's for the birds (and bees)
An unintentionally caustic remark on one of the information boards that adorn Rainbow Bridge exposes the Gordian knot resting at the center of the vast Odaiba reclamation project in Tokyo Bay.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / NOTES FROM THE SMOKE
Dec 24, 2002
Veering from Brookside Close to Robocop
As Notes From the Smoke afternoons go, the one I spent in Monzennaka-cho got off to an unpromising start.
COMMUNITY / NOTES FROM THE SMOKE
Nov 22, 2002
Iidabashi offers cheap passport to movie heaven
Going to the movies is one of life's great simple pleasures.
COMMUNITY / NOTES FROM THE SMOKE
Oct 25, 2002
Intestines, orange squash spur Celtic reverie
Culturally speaking, yakitori is as about Japanese as sumo wrestling, origami and the cultivation of square watermelons.
COMMUNITY / NOTES FROM THE SMOKE
Oct 4, 2002
A chance to see the best of Michaelangelo and Michael Owen
Major Sports Bar #23 in Takadanobaba is a real sports fan's sports bar.
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.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'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.

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