Language | BILINGUAL Sep 10, 2018
Rest, weary Japan traveler, and read this riveting 'ishibumi'
by Mark Schreiber
Much can be gleaned from memorials and markers erected at roadsides and elsewhere in Japan to commemorate people or mark events.
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People | 20 QUESTIONS Sep 8, 2018
Kosuke Kurotaki: The 'festival guy' who just wants everyone to have fun
by Ayako Nakano
Whether he's serving you drinks, playing you records or carrying a festival float, Wokini bar owner Kurotaki is detrmined to entertain you.
Business Sep 5, 2018
New Shibuya facilities give district's south side a new vibe
by Kazuaki Nagata
The latest facilities completed in the redevelopment project for Tokyo's Shibuya district were shown in a media preview on Wednesday ahead of their opening next week. Tokyu Corp., the Shibuya-based railway operator overseeing the redevelopment, unveiled the multipurpose complexes — Shibuya Stream and Shibuya Bridge ...
Language | NEWS IN NIHONGO Aug 20, 2018
Tokyu Corp. will use the walls of shops and residential buildings to roll out its new promotional campaign to advertise businesses.
Business / Corporate Aug 16, 2018
Railway Tokyu looks to turn Shibuya's street-side walls into an ad medium
"Let's swamp the walls of Shibuya." That's railway Tokyu Corp.'s latest catch phrase for a campaign to cover the walls of stores and housing in Tokyo's bustling Shibuya district with advertisements. The company is aiming to use up to 100 locations for the campaign by April ...
Business / Corporate Aug 15, 2018
Don Quijote plans to build high-rise complex in Shibuya
by Kazuaki Nagata
As Tokyo's famous Shibuya district undergoes major redevelopments, Don Quijote Holdings Co. is joining the fray to add to the momentum. The operator of the popular Don Quijote discount chain said Monday that it plans to open its first high-rise complex, which will have stores, ...
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Jul 4, 2018
Until real change is achieved, LGBTQ people in Japan have no reason to be grateful
by Trevor Campbell
When the first same-sex partnership was recognized in Shibuya in 2015, the mayor called it "a first step." So why, nearly three years later, are we still taking first steps?
National Jun 19, 2018
U.N. body offers Tokyo youth a glimpse of life in camps on World Refugee Day
by Chisato Tanaka
On most weekends, the plaza surrounding the famous Hachiko dog statue outside Shibuya Station is thronged with people. However, the popular Tokyo rendezvous point last Saturday hosted an emergency tent where people in bright blue T-shirts tried to raise awareness ahead of June 20 ...
National / Crime & Legal May 30, 2018
NHK stabbing suspect blasted Japanese media for 'irresponsible reporting'
A South Korean arrested for the attempted murder of a man at NHK’s headquarters says the stabbing was a message to the Japanese media for irresponsible reporting.
Business May 24, 2018
Shibuya Stream — with Google Japan occupying top half — set to open in September
by Kazuaki Nagata
Tokyu Corp. announced Thursday that a new complex comprising a hotel, office and commercial space near Shibuya Station is scheduled to open in September, with the top half occupied by Google. The new landmark, called Shibuya Stream, is set to open on Sept. 13 and ...
National May 22, 2018
Already known for its boutiques, bars, restaurants and that famous scramble crossing, Shibuya's appeal as a destination for foreign visitors has gotten a further boost from its local tourist association: tours introducing the area's nightlife, from backstreet izakaya pubs to the "love hotel" quarter. The ...
National / Crime & Legal May 19, 2018
The video producer was attacked at night while leaving the public broadcaster’s headquarters but robbery does not appear to be the motive.