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Tom Hanaway
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Jun 7, 2023
Is Japan going to legalize same-sex marriage?
A series of court cases is helping to shape the debate over whether or not Japan will act on legalizing same-sex marriage.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
May 10, 2023
Kishida¡¯s close call, Kyoto¡¯s dual festivals and the now not-so-novel coronavirus
Deep Dive is back with updates on the attack on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, COVID-19 and all the partying that Kyoto has been doing.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Jul 24, 2020
Get chills and thrills with binge-worthy miniseries on streaming
Summer heat and self-isolation got you down? Cool down with these six miniseries that you can stream in Japan.
PODCAST / deep dive
Jun 5, 2020
Episode 52: Can ¡®Terrace House¡¯ continue after Hana Kimura¡¯s death?
Alyssa Smith and Tom Hanaway have been writing recaps of ¡®Terrace House¡¯ and join Deep Dive to discuss Kimura¡¯s death, and what it might mean for the show going forward.
CULTURE / Entertainment news
May 27, 2020
¡®Terrace House¡¯ season canceled following death of Hana Kimura
Producers at Fuji TV announced on Wednesday evening that its hit reality show ¡°Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020¡± has been canceled following the death of one of its young stars, 22-year-old pro wrestler Hana Kimura.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
May 22, 2020
Ep. 42 ¡®Woman Who Makes Everyone Dream¡¯
I enjoy a good cliffhanger as much as the next person, but I wasn¡¯t eager to see how Toshiyuki and Yume¡¯s night in Sapporo would unfold. When we last saw these two, they were sitting close to each other in a dark bar. Toshiyuki was urging Yume to drink more alcohol as he mustered the courage to express...
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
May 10, 2020
It¡¯s time to talk about ¡®Terrace House¡¯ and consent
The behavior of some of the housemates is only part of the problem, however.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
May 1, 2020
¡®Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020¡¯ best moments so far
After 40 episodes, ¡°Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020¡± has gone on hiatus to protect the cast and crew amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It¡¯s still unclear when, if or even how the show will return, but we¡¯re filling the ¡°Terrace House¡± void by looking back at this season and selecting some of the...
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Apr 21, 2020
Ep. 40 ¡®Never Forgive Luigi¡¯
¡°Terrace House¡± is shutting its doors, for now. The big news this week was that, according to the show¡¯s official Twitter account, production would be shut down due to the current outbreak of COVID-19. That means this week¡¯s episode is the last new one we¡¯ll be seeing for a while, so savor each sip of...
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Apr 3, 2020
Ep. 38 ¡®Case of The Costume Incident¡¯
We at The Japan Times have described ¡°Terrace House¡± on multiple occasions as the ultimate show to help you unwind after a long day. That¡¯s mostly because there¡¯s none of the intense, emotionally triggering drama that other reality TV shows tend to rely on.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 25, 2020
An old dog makes for a solid companion
Chibikoro arrived at ARK some 13 years ago when he was just a young pup. He¡¯d been rescued from a place in Tokushima where dogs lived and bred at will with no real human contact. Sadly, this quiet, gentle dog is still at the shelter. Described as a ¡°real sweetie,¡± Chibikoro is slow to engage with...
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Mar 13, 2020
Ep. 36 ¡®Angel¡¯
It looks like romance is in the air for the ¡°Terrace House¡± housemates, and just in time for the new year! A few of them, including Yume and Shion, already have some dinner plans, but Toshiyuki Niino isn¡¯t wasting any time and squeezes in one last date with Yume before 2019 ends.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Feb 28, 2020
Ep. 34 ¡®Case of The Bottled Beer Incident¡¯
Our newsfeeds lit up this week about something rather sickening. Was it COVID-19? No. We¡¯re talking about the titular ¡°Bottled Beer Incident.¡± But before we dive into that, we have to welcome some new faces.
Japan Times
Places
Feb 12, 2020
Best ume (plum blossom) spots to visit across Tokyo
If you¡¯re in the Tokyo area in early spring, check out our list of the best plum blossom viewing spots.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Feb 7, 2020
Ep. 32 ¡®I Hate You¡¯
Multiple plot lines came to their messy conclusions this week as the housemates opened up and let their emotions flow. And boy, there were a lot of tears.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Jan 31, 2020
Ep. 31 ¡®Publicity Stunt¡¯
After weeks of eavesdropping, listening to second-hand accounts of conversations and dropping very obvious signals, Hana and Vivi finally come face to face with some harsh truths about their respective crushes on Ryo. Unfortunately, it doesn¡¯t seem like there¡¯s going to be a happy ending for either one...
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Jan 24, 2020
Ep. 30 ¡®Not Guilty¡¯
I¡¯m sorry to tell you that the latest episode reached new depths of discomfort.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Jan 10, 2020
Ep. 28 ¡®Starving for Affection¡¯
This week¡¯s episode of ¡°Terrace House¡± was all about love ¡ª showing it, fighting for it and accepting it ¡ª and it marked quite a change from previous kitchen table talks that revolved around mundane topics like Instagram or making carbonara.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Dec 21, 2019
Ep. 26 ¡®Internationalization at Once¡¯
It¡¯s a small world after all. No stranger to keeping the mix of personalities and backgrounds interesting, ¡°Terrace House¡± continues to invite people from around the world into its little televised bubble. Before we meet the fresh new faces replacing Haruka and Ruka, however, we have to say one...
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Nov 29, 2019
Ep. 24 ¡®Pink Rose¡¯
This week¡¯s episode of ¡®Terrace House¡¯ treated us to two roommate pairings, two dates and two very different outcomes.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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