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LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Oct 30, 2021

Recipe: Rich and nutty chestnut rice

What do you get when you combine toasted chestnuts with subtly sweet new-harvest rice? A classic, craveable (and vegan!) fall dish.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Oct 23, 2021

Top 5: Where to find the best dim sum in Tokyo

Dim sum can be found in every echelon of Tokyo dining, from high-end buffets to quick street-stall snacks. Here's five of the best, chosen for their cost-effectiveness and authenticity.
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JAPAN / History / Longform
Oct 18, 2021

The British spy behind the rise in Japan’s naval air power leading up to World War II

William Sempill's mission to Japan 100 years ago led to intelligence leaks that some believe were partly to blame for Japan's audacious attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
Oct 9, 2021

For Japan’s Champagne lovers, every day is now a cause for celebration

Forget about unsatisfying mocktail pairings: With Tokyo's state of emergency over, it's time to bust out the bubbles. For the best Champagne cart around, head to Sezanne.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Oct 2, 2021

An Com: Modern Vietnamese meets modern sake

An Com takes the beguiling flavors of Vietnam and reinterprets them with Japanese inflections, giving its dishes a sophistication that feels entirely suited for its contemporary setting.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Aug 14, 2021

Tokyo’s restaurants push through another state-of-emergency summer

The Japan Times gives you the lowdown on what new gems opened, what closed and what restaurants are ready and waiting to throw open their doors.
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GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Greece report 2021
Aug 9, 2021

Angsana Corfu: A global luxury brand opens newest resort overlooking Ionian Sea

Following a prolonged delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Banyan Tree Group opened on June 15 its very first flagship property in Europe, Angsana Corfu in Greece. The Angsana brand is about allowing all guests to fully immerse themselves in the rich culture of the locale while relaxing in the...
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jul 25, 2021

Abraham 'Araji' Oppong: ‘Chefs with an original style will attract people from all over’

Recruited from a hotel in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, chef Abraham 'Araji' Oppong came to Japan and built a new life in the western region of Kansai.
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LIFE / Travel
Jul 22, 2021

Three spots in Japan will make your transition back to travel an educational one

With COVID-19 vaccinations ramping up, some people may be ready to leave their neighborhoods and go traveling again. Three spots in particular are good if you're into history.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
Jul 10, 2021

Where to find the best karēpan in Tokyo

From originators to usurpers and upstarts, Tokyo's curry bread scene is full of spice. Here's a roundup of some of the capital's famous karu0113pan purveyors
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 3, 2021

Cleopatra Kebab: Where you can have your pita and stream it, too

Expertly marinated meat is always a guarantee at this Tokyo kebab stand, but if you're lucky, chef Nizaris Khalifa will have fresh falafel on offer, too.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Jul 3, 2021

Chef Daniel Calvert finally opens Sezanne, and the wait was worth it

Any new high-end French restaurant in Tokyo is big news. But Sezanne's official unveiling on July 1 signaled the arrival of a young chef of considerable accomplishment.
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CULTURE / Books
Jun 27, 2021

‘Oishii: The History of Sushi’: A fount of knowledge for all things sushi

Historian Eric C. Rath's comprehensive overview of one of Japan's most iconic foods is encyclopedic, yet sprinkled with personal asides and illuminating source materials.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
Jun 26, 2021

Approach mealtime differently with a washoku mindset

Japanese kitchen traditions — using food fully while being mindful of balancing color, flavor and method — will help you put together a meal that's healthy, colorful and delicious.
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LIFE / Travel / Longform
May 3, 2021

New frontier: The future of tourism in Japan

Japan's travel industry has introduced new ways of attracting visitors amid COVID-19, but will any of these initiatives stick?
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CULTURE / Books
May 2, 2021

'Crying in H Mart': When her mother died, she found solace at a Korean grocery

Michelle Zauner, a musician who performs under the name Japanese Breakfast, is makes her book debut with a memoir about family, food and grief.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
May 1, 2021

Tokyo’s restaurants have a story to tell. Somekind Japan’s ‘Take away Tokyo’ series helps them do it.

With the purchase of a book written by and about their favorite restaurants, foodies can support local establishments and learn more about the people behind them.
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New Zealand report 2021
Apr 27, 2021

Business leaders share their insights on New Zealand-Japan relations

Ian Kennedy, Chair, Japan New Zealand Business Council
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LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Apr 17, 2021

Burger Police: Locking in its status as one of Tokyo’s best burgers

This offspring of the well-known Tacubo serves a gourmet burger like no other, pared back to the simplest of no-frills basics.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 10, 2021

A glimpse of Louis Vuitton’s luxe Le Cafe V Ginza

The French fashion house collaborated with chef Yosuke Suga to design the menu — and the world's first Louis Vuitton chocolates.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 5, 2021

Japanese luxury resort operator Hoshino eyes U.S. hot spring potential

The 107-year-old company famed for retreats in beautiful locales aims to open its first location on the U.S. mainland in the next three to five years.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Mar 14, 2021

Brighten up the dying days of winter with the power of yuzu

Care for some fruit in your bath? Shikoku's famed citrus can be used for more than just eating.
BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2021

How responsible travelers can contribute to sustainable islands

For more than 20 years, Okinawa has nurtured a growing trend toward achieving sustainability on all levels of society. In a rapidly changing world that is still negotiating a pandemic, many Okinawans have been working to create initiatives that both engage tourists and enrich the local community and...
LIFE / Food & Drink
Feb 28, 2021

Top 5: The sweetest of Tokyo's wagashi offerings

A traditional confectionery, sweet Japanese 'wagashi' pair exquisitely with green tea and are definitely a sight to behold.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / Women of Taste
Feb 13, 2021

Yoko Nagatomo Shiomi: An unusual heir to a 144-year-old miso brewery

Thanks to its strong female leadership, Kanena Miso & Soy Sauce Brewery has weathered war, shifts in taste and now the pandemic.
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WORLD
Feb 12, 2021

As Lunar New Year arrives, COVID-19 pushes Chinatown businesses to the brink

From New York to London to Sydney, Chinatowns worldwide saw a dramatic drop in business as early as last January.
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COMMENTARY / World
Feb 10, 2021

The nicest Clubhouse on the internet

If you don't already know, Clubhouse is a year-old social media service consisting of virtual 'rooms” where people can talk to each other — by voice.
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BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Feb 5, 2021

Hokkaido businesses go extra mile for overseas clients unable to enter Japan

Many customers have postponed travel and events due to the novel coronavirus, and it's unclear when Japan's government will lift its entry ban for foreign tourists.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami