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Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Jun 5, 2014

Light up the night with a firefly festival

Fireflies, known as hotaru in Japan, have inspired numerous artists and writers, including Haruki Murakami, whose short story "Firefly" was later adapted into the first part of his best-seller "Norwegian Wood." In the real world, however, fireflies are sadly in decline, as their natural habitats —...
COMMENTARY / World
May 29, 2014

World Cup without succor

International sports events such as the upcoming World Cup Championship in Brazil have become a severe burden on host countries. Haven't we had enough of this slapstick?
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
May 15, 2014

Fun ways to teach kids eco-friendly concepts

Global warming, nuclear energy, deforestation, pollution, toxic waste — the list of environmental issues that play on our minds is long, but teaching future generations not to repeat the mistakes we made needs a soft touch. In the run-up to the June 5 World Environment Day, the Kitakyushu Environment...
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LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
May 13, 2014

Let's not forget the sake at world food events

On the afternoon of April 28, at an intimate gathering in London's Ametsa restaurant, a cluster of admirers with champagne flutes in hand fluttered around chef Helena Rizzo. The Brazilian Rizzo, who helms the acclaimed restaurant Mani in Sao Paulo, had recently been named the World's Best Female Chef,...
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WORLD
May 9, 2014

Women go medieval as Dark Age combat-fest turns politically correct

For the first time, two women are now free to whack each other with swords until one of them falls down in internationally sanctioned competition. This is progress.
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WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014

Working to broaden EU-Japan cooperation in research

I was surprised Japanese children knew the European Union, said Maria Cristina Russo, director for international cooperation in the European Commission's Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, who joined an event on robots held on April 13 in Tokyo during her recent visit to Japan.
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JAPAN
May 2, 2014

Lawyer gives Article 9 some coffee shop buzz

One morning in late April dozens of mothers, some with children, gathered at an Italian restaurant in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, hoping not only to dine, but also to learn what kind of future might await their children if the Constitution is amended.
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
Apr 24, 2014

Tokyo shows to get fans in mood for Jazz Day

The lineup for Osaka's International Jazz Day is a true jazz fan's dream. The event will be broadcast on the Web for those who can't make it, but that's nothing compared to how the music sounds live.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 23, 2014

Iran leader's wife gets flak for party

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, already under pressure from conservatives for his tentative opening to the West, was criticized Tuesday for what his opponents called a "lavish ball" thrown by the first lady.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Apr 17, 2014

Hiroshima's Microbrewery Beer Festa offers up a serving of local ale

Dear beer lovers, more than 20 micro-breweries throughout Japan are scheduled to gather in Hiroshima this weekend. You're welcome.
JAPAN
Apr 14, 2014

Hakamada has first appearance as reprieve pends

Apparently perplexed but yet thrilled to find himself in the spotlight, Iwao Hakamada, formerly the world's longest-serving death-row inmate, appeared for the first time in public Monday since being hospitalized after his release.
MORE SPORTS
Apr 13, 2014

Irie captures eighth straight 200-meter backstroke title at nationals

London Olympic silver medalist Ryosuke Irie kept his king status by out-performing rising star Kosuke Hagino in the men's 200-meter backstroke final to highlight the last day of the 90th national swimming championships at Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center on Sunday.
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WORLD / Politics
Apr 13, 2014

Conservatives Paul, Cruz test U.S. presidential waters in New Hampshire

Conservative Republican Sens. Rand Paul and Ted Cruz tested the 2016 presidential waters at an event Saturday in the influential state of New Hampshire at which potential opponents from the more moderate wing of the party did not appear.
EDITORIALS
Apr 9, 2014

Hakodate's valid nuclear concern

The government and power companies should not dismiss the concerns of muncipalities that could be impacted by nuclear accidents but have no say in their operations.
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LIFE / Style & Design
Mar 29, 2014

Fashion Week Tokyo: open season

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo, held March 17-22, once again brings the hautest of the haute out of the woodwork.
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Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Mar 26, 2014

Party with the yuru-kyara in Saitama

On March 30, Kibitan, Fukushima Prefecture's Narcissus Flycatcher bird mascot is joining other yuru-kyara regional mascots from across Saitama Prefecture in an event to support the recovery efforts in regions of northeastern Japan affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011.
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BUSINESS / NOTEBOOK
Mar 25, 2014

European design; Animation station; African Festival

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Events / KANSAI: WHO & WHAT
Mar 21, 2014

Huge antique fair next weekend in Kyoto

The 58th Grand Antique Fair in Kyoto will run from March 28 to 30, with more than 350 shops from all over Japan displaying and selling their wares.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Mar 6, 2014

Kawasaki commemorates those lost on 3/11

Toro Nagashi, or "lantern floating" is a traditional custom involving the release of candlelit paper lanterns into a river to symbolize the guiding of the souls of the deceased toward peace.
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LIFE / Style & Design
Mar 3, 2014

When it comes to public space, Atelier Bow Wow barks up the right tree

Atelier Bow Wow uses the framework of art exhibitions to encourage public social interaction in what it calls 'micro public spaces.'
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CULTURE / Music
Feb 25, 2014

After25 seeks music ties for Tokyo, Berlin

From Vincent Van Gogh's ukiyo-e inspired paintings to novelist Natsume Soseki's period of studies in the United Kingdom, Tokyo has long cultivated intercity relations with the likes of Paris and London through the mediums of art and literature. However, when it comes to linking Japan and Germany's respective...
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OLYMPICS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Feb 25, 2014

Sochi Olympics delivered wonderful drama, priceless memories

Final thoughts and parting shots on the Sochi Games:

Longform

Rock group The Yellow Monkey played K-Arena Yokohama in June as part of a nationwide tour. Concerts are increasingly popular in the age of social media as users value in-person experiences.
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