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Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Emperor's Enthronement
Oct 22, 2019
Old friend casts light on Emperor Naruhito as a young man
Meeting Emperor Naruhito in person is a limited opportunity for regular people, a majority of whom have only seen his solemn expression at ceremonies or gentle smile at receptions. However, Andrew B. Arkley, an old friend and schoolmate, has shed some light on the emperor¡¯s natural self to The Japan...
Special Supplements / Emperor Naruhito¡¯s Ascension
May 1, 2019
A lifelong passion for water studies
Emperor Naruhito, who ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday following the abdication of his father, Emperor Emeritus Akihito on Tuesday, is the first emperor who has studied outside Japan. He is known for his wide range of interests in foreign countries and also for his compassionate personality....
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Mar 11, 2019
Municipalities launch multilingual services for crises
The eighth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11 is a good opportunity to learn disaster preparedness measures. Understanding how to obtain emergency information from reliable sources, such as local governments, is a good first step.
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
Aug 29, 2013
Latin music event includes Cuban ensembles and dancers
Smooth grooves will take the spotlight at a Latin music festival in Tokyo this weekend, which brings three popular Latin American acts to Japan for the Animate! event.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Jun 26, 2013
Disaster-relief volunteer networks are essential
Takashi Yamamoto, 42, president of Peace Boat Disaster Relief Volunteer Center, is Japan¡¯s leading expert on volunteer disaster-relief activities. In 1995, when he was a staffer of the educational cruise ship Peace Boat, Yamamoto began working on disaster relief for Kobe after the Great Hanshin Earthquake...
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
Mar 15, 2013
Jazz Week Tokyo pairs Pink Martini with Saori Yuki
Coming out of winter lineups are beginning to be announced for the many summer festivals, but music is always in the air and next week those sounds will be jazz.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Mar 8, 2013
Chinese acrobatic antics will captivate and thrill
Humans performing seemingly superhuman feats with style and panache: that¡¯s the story of the Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe in a nutshell.
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
Feb 22, 2013
¡®Grotesque¡¯ organist hits town
Organist Cameron Carpenter, known for his wild performances and appearance, plays the organ like no one else ¡ª hitting the keys with frantic energy and a rockstar-like attitude.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 21, 2013
The nations that make it easier for bands to leap overseas
At the end of last November, a flock of Canadians descended on concert venue Duo Music Exchange in Tokyo¡¯s bustling Shibuya district. It wasn¡¯t an attack of any sort; the Canuck invasion was only peppered with spirited calls to ¡°Clap with us!¡±
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Feb 15, 2013
Osaka restaurants revisit award-winning dishes
Over the next month, Osaka restaurants will start preparing some award-winning dishes to serve up to lucky diners.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Jan 24, 2013
Mountain retreat hosts a bevy of outdoor ice sculptures through January
Visitors have the chance to see dozens of ice sculptures created by artists from across Japan at the ninth ¡°Rokkosan Kori no Saiten¡± (¡°Mount Rokko Ice Festival¡°) being held at Rokko Garden Terrace.
Japan Times
Events / Events In Tokyo
Jan 17, 2013
Tango orchestra to tour country
A renowned Argentine tango orchestra and dancers will bring their passion for the art to audiences in more than 30 cities across Japan through March.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jan 10, 2013
Wasabi takes old sounds to a young audience
The members of Wasabi, a quartet who plays traditional Japanese instruments, are all used to fans and the politics of backstage meet-and-greets. However, they were surprised to see one particular fan after a recent 11 a.m. performance at a high school in Nara.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Dec 28, 2012
Tokyo to be packed with nontraditional parties
Not interested in a traditional Japanese New Year¡¯s Eve? I¡¯ve often spent my countdowns in the salsa-music dance clubs of the Roppongi district in Tokyo.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Dec 21, 2012
Osaka lights up for the holidays
The downtown area of Osaka is currently aglow with a variety of lights for the holidays, to the delight of couples and photographers.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Dec 14, 2012
View waves from a new vantage
American photographer Clark Little gives nonsurfers a chance to see what they¡¯re missing in a series of pictures he is showing at the ¡°Clark Little Photo Exhibition¡± in Tokyo.
Japan Times
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Dec 13, 2012
Nuclear risks not bound by borders
One of the key issues in Sunday¡¯s Lower House election is the future of Japan¡¯s 50 commercial nuclear reactors, all but two of which remain off line in light of the Fukushima disaster.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Dec 7, 2012
Geisha to perform yearly dance
It may be a bit touristy to hunt for geisha in Kyoto, but head to Fukuoka and they¡¯re there for all to see.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Nov 16, 2012
Airport event boasts a runway by the runway
The art of Japanese textile will mix with the beauty of fashion from other Asian countries at the Sakura Collection this weekend. As an event meant to bring cultures together, it¡¯s fitting that it will be held at Kansai International Airport.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Media
Nov 4, 2012
Symposium looks at the disturbing rise of online nationalism
While the territorial disputes between Japan and China, and that with South Korea, seem to have quietened down recently, some people remain frustrated by the issue.
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¡¯

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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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