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CHRIS

Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 25, 2016
'The Huntsman: Winter's War': On reflection, there's little new here
There are so many conflicting messages in "The Huntsman: Winter's War" that after the first half hour you give up trying to decipher them, only to realize they aren't messages at all but a grab bag of snippets from various Hollywood blockbusters.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 20, 2016
Baker brings skills clinics to Japan
Internationally renowned basketball skill guru Ganon Baker came to Japan earlier this month to teach local boys and girls some of the drills and techniques required to elevate a player's game.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 27, 2016
'Captain America': Civil War: Marvel shows Superman how it's done
Have we reached peak superhero yet? After spending the winter months watching "Jessica Jones" and "Daredevil" on Netflix, viewers can now subject themselves to a barrage of comic-book spectacle at their local multiplex. Following last month's clattering, messy "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" comes...
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Apr 17, 2016
Breaker helps pave a new path to stardom via YouTube
In the days of Japan's bubble economy, the second-level basement of the Fiction Building in Tokyo's Harajuku neighborhood housed a decadent Italian restaurant complete with a grand stairway down to the main dining area, providing every customer the chance to make an entrance. However, the opulent eating...
BASKETBALL / NBA
Mar 31, 2016
Clippers' Paul to skip Rio Games
Chris Paul is passing up a shot at Olympic history to take a much-needed summer off.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 23, 2016
'Banksy Does New York' and throws shade on the art world in the process
Who is Banksy? The U.K.'s best-known-yet-unknown street artist/conceptual prankster was in the news again this month after researchers at Queen Mary University of London analyzed maps of Banksy's wall works in London and Bristol to pinpoint a possible suspect. Excited headlines shouted as though Batman's...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Mar 1, 2016
Nomadic Whiteside playing well, but remains enigma
Hassan Whiteside has become one of the most remarkable NBA stories of recent years, a virtual outcast who was a second-round draft pick, a regular in the minor league D-League and then expatriate playing in China and Lebanon, and even in an attempt to return to the NBA released by the Memphis Grizzlies....
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Feb 29, 2016
Chris Rock pulls no punches as host of one of the most socially conscious Academy Awards shows
Comedian Chris Rock launched his return stint as Oscar host on Sunday by immediately and unabashedly confronting the racially charged elephant in the room — the furor over the all-white field of performers nominated for Hollywood's highest honors.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jan 3, 2016
The shape-shifting landscape of Japan's electronic underground
Detroit techno pioneer Derrick May joined Tokyo's DJ Emma on New Year's Eve to say goodbye to one of the capital's most respected electronic music venues, Air.
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 22, 2015
Mao’s outlook at midseason: What the experts think
Three-time world champion Mao Asada has been inconsistent through the first half of the 2015-16 season. Two victories, a third-place finish, and a sixth-place showing.
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 15, 2015
Hanyu's magic transcendent, truly a sight to behold
"Yuzuru Hanyu is not from this planet."
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 4, 2015
GOP rivals blast Obama, each other at Jewish donor forum; Christie calls California carnage terrorism
A gathering of GOP presidential candidates before major donors on Thursday prompted predictable condemnations of President Barack Obama's foreign policy and a surprise bill of attainder against the Republican Party.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 10, 2015
Fedorov credits CSKA Moscow in Hall speech
Early years playing in Moscow helped propel Sergei Fedorov to a career that culminated with his induction to the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 3, 2015
Christie says Obama doesn't back cops as president visits N.J. to pitch ex-con rehab
President Barack Obama announced new measures to smooth the integration of former criminals into society but his visit to New Jersey on Monday irked the state's governor, a struggling Republican presidential candidate.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 9, 2015
Golden Kings to retire Newton's No. 50
The Ryukyu Golden Kings will honor league legend Jeff Newton during their Nov. 7-8 series against the Rizing Fukuoka at Okinawa City Gymnasium, retiring his No. 50 jersey.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 25, 2015
Bosh says he's off blood-thinners, cleared for Heat camp
Chris Bosh put on a few pounds this summer, in a good way and for a good reason.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Sep 12, 2015
Broncos, family pay tribute to Uhle
Since the bj-league's inception in 2005, the Saitama Broncos have never been a model franchise.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 2, 2015
'Pixels' is more of an insult than ode to Pac-Man
When you're a film critic, you are occasionally assailed by one of two overwhelming urges: first, to quit, and second, to punch Adam Sandler in the face.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 27, 2015
Holm excited about return to Sendai
Chris Holm, an integral part of the Sendai 89ers' success during the final years of the Honoo Hamaguchi era, is returning to the Tohoku-based club.
BASKETBALL
Aug 21, 2015
Broncos signee Uhle, 22, dies in Atlanta
A prospective Saitama Broncos player for the upcoming season has died before his professional career began.

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Dangami House is a 180-year-old former samurai residence of the Kato clan, who ruled over Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, until the Meiji Restoration.
A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural Japan