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Japan Times
JAPAN
May 19, 2014
Ice climbing emerging as a hot trend among young women
Japan has for several years seen growing interest in alpine trekking and rock climbing among young women, but a growing number are starting to pick up axes to tackle the more dangerous and demanding sport of ice climbing.
JAPAN
May 2, 2014
Nuclear expert doubts ice wall will solve Fukushima plant leaks
An international nuclear expert expressed skepticism Thursday about Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s plan to set up an experimental ice wall to ultimately stop radioactive water from escaping from the troubled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Mar 25, 2014
Scoop up a Ben & Jerry's at Kanto supermarkets
No more waiting in long lines at the Ben & Jerry's shops in Tokyo this summer — six flavors of the ice cream can now be found in branches of upscale supermarkets such as Seijo Ishii and Nissin World Delicatessen, some branches of Tsutaya and so on. You can try the popular Cherry Garcia or satisfy your chocolate craving with Chocolate Fudge Brownie anytime you want, priced ¥348 for a 120-ml cup. And good news for those who live in Chiba, Kanagawa and Ibaraki: You can also pick up Ben & Jerry's without having to make the long trek into Tokyo. A list of the 120 outlets, which will be updated as new stores are added, can be viewed online at reizoko.benjerry.jp/shoplist.html.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2014
Hokkaido town opens ice hotel, with wet bar
Tobetsu, a little known Hokkaido town aiming for revitalization, has opened Japan's first hotel made of ice, with three guest rooms, a bar and a variety of attractions.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 8, 2014
Japan women set to meet Sweden in Olympic opener
Japan's women's hockey team held its final practice Saturday morning before its opening game against Sweden on Sunday. Japan is making its first appearance at the Olympics since the 1998 Nagano Games.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 22, 2014
Women's ice hockey team aiming for podium finish in Sochi
When the Japan women's ice hockey team makes its first Olympic appearance next month at the Sochi Games since gaining entrance through an automatic berth at the 1998 Nagano Olympics, it will be out to shock the world with a podium finish.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2013
Women's ice hockey team banking on Sochi
Instant fame does not mean instant cash.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / SWEET INSPIRATIONS
Aug 1, 2013
Chocolate gelato at its most intense
Who eats chocolate in summer? Very few people who I know. It's not just that chocolate bars melt in seconds: The taste can seem too heavy and the texture too cloying. It simply doesn't seem to suit Japan's muggy heat. But there's one exception to that rule I'll gladly and frequently make — when the chocolate comes in gelato form.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Japan Pulse
Oct 12, 2012
Today's J-blip: Mister Softee in Tokyo
Grab your ice cream money —Mister Softee has arrived in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Aug 29, 2012
Japan's tomato boom not yet bust
Japan's tomato boom still has some juice.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Aug 13, 2010
Summer's 'hottest' ice treats
aisu kuriimu, popsicles and ice candies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Aug 30, 2009
Annals of cheap: Garigari-kun
Garigari: It's amazing what a brand rethink can do for ice and sugar on a stick.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Japan says Biden's description of nation as xenophobic is 'unfortunate'
The National Diet building in Tokyo
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

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