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LIFE
Feb 28, 2010

Focusing on the dark side

When the documentary filmmaker Motoharu Iida was asked by an animal-loving elderly woman to make a film to save the lives of abandoned cats and dogs, he was not sure what he could do.
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COMMUNITY
Feb 27, 2010

Teaching visitors traditional ways

Upon meeting Michi Ogawa, who is deftly aligning the collar of a kimono that she has tucked around her guest, a few adjectives might come to mind, like "graceful" and "soft-spoken," but "feminist" or "outspoken" probably wouldn't be among them. But speak with her about her concerns and some of your preconceptions...
JAPAN
Feb 26, 2010

Lay judges off to solid start

It's been roughly a half year since the first lay judge trial, and many in the legal profession agree the new criminal trial system has gotten off to a smooth start, and the public is taking its new civic duty very seriously.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Feb 26, 2010

New Yamaha Hall hosts its opening party

Yamaha will celebrate the opening of a revamped music hall with a weekend of jazz and classical music.
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CULTURE / Music
Feb 26, 2010

Suntory Hall closes opera series with racy tale from Mozart

"Cosi fan tutte" ("Women are like that"), composed in 1790, was regarded as an immoral tale of fiancee swapping during the 19th century. While it offended sensibilities then, today the work is considered one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's most sophisticated operas, and it will be staged at Suntory Hall...
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Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Feb 26, 2010

Serbian ensemble tells tales through dance

The rhythm was born out of the dancers' steps, their cries and even their gold necklaces. With that rhythm, they told a folk tale.
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Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Feb 26, 2010

Classical percussionist grabs the spotlight

In a rare coalescence of musical tastes, percussionist Hideki Ikegami will delight both fans of classical music and percussion with "Melodias Marimba."
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Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Feb 26, 2010

Art museum holds beastly exhibition

Atsuhiko Misawa, a Kyoto born artist, is packing Tochigi Prefectural Museum of Fine Arts with animals.
JAPAN
Feb 25, 2010

Politically connect: Twitter use is up

Presumably exhausted from all the heat over his political money scandals, Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama recently limited the number of questions he takes from reporters every morning as he leaves his official residence.
BUSINESS
Feb 25, 2010

Nikkei to launch digital newspaper in bid to boost revenue

Nikkei Inc. announced Wednesday it will launch an electronic newspaper service on March 23, aiming to turn the service into a new source of profit for the digital age.
COMMENTARY
Feb 24, 2010

Three lessons from Copenhagen

The world now accepts that protecting our atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, biosphere and even cyberspace — the "global commons" — is the responsibility of all countries. Enforcing that norm is proving the difficult part.
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Feb 23, 2010

Japan by the numbers (2.23.10)

Our survey says ... 78% of all surveys have an agenda: Japan by the numbers.
BUSINESS
Feb 23, 2010

Any recall response lag now scrutinized

The recall of Toyota Motor Corp.'s popular Prius hybrid earlier this month sparked criticism that the company was slow to respond to customers and failed to heed their views amid the automaker's various product safety issues in the U.S.
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BUSINESS / Q&A
Feb 23, 2010

Facts and figures on Toyota's car recall

Toyota Motor Corp.'s recalls that started last September have involved millions of cars around the world. Safety concerns over Toyota cars have mounted, in the U.S. in particular, after a sudden uncontrolled acceleration killed an off-duty highway patrolman who was driving a Lexus ES350, along with three...
EDITORIALS
Feb 21, 2010

The last newspaper train

Japan's last "newspaper train" will make its final run in March, ending a long history of Japanese trains serving readers as well as passengers. The JR Sobu Line has carried evening papers from Ryogoku Station to areas in the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture for many years. The March 12 train, however,...
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LIFE / WEEK 3
Feb 21, 2010

True love blooms eternal whatever life's obstacles

"Finding a life partner was like finding a light in a dark cave," writes Satoko Yoshida, describing that joy by the only means she can — a keyboard — due to the fact she was born with hearing problems and suffers paralysis on the right side of her body.
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CULTURE / Music
Feb 19, 2010

DJ Krush spins some tales

After 20 years in the DJ game, DJ Krush is widely acclaimed as the king of Japanese hip-hop, and, as a much sought after turntabilist, his impeccable skills have impressed crowds all over world.
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LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Feb 19, 2010

Shangri-La's first anniversary

In celebration of the first anniversary of its opening on March 2, Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo is offering two commemorative accommodation packages.
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CULTURE / Music
Feb 19, 2010

Umibachi skirts industry suits for newest release

"Basically women are body conscious and men play with their joysticks. The woman is in the more powerful position. The idea is about woman and man, sexual and urban."

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji