Perspectives
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Plunge into Swimming History This Summer
At certain historic sites in the greater Tokyo area, proper visitor attire consists of a swimsuit, c...
July 22, 2023
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Final looks behind curtain of current National Theatre
With the aging National Theatre set to close for redevelopment of the theater complex at the end of ...
July 16, 2023
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Secrets of Kyoto / Kyoto’s Gion Festival Arose From Fear of Curses
Ancient Japanese politics, society and culture were sometimes influenced by curses and hauntings. La...
July 10, 2023
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Tokyo cafe’s illustrated 2D world draws visitors from near and far
For the technologically savvy, 3D-related products might be fashionable these days, but the 2D world...
June 25, 2023
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Japan Hopes to Have Nuclear Fuel Cycle Operational by FY24
Following the enactment of the Green Transformation law, which allows nuclear power plants to opera...
June 22, 2023
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LEGEND / Japan’s Most Prolific Striker Lived Up to Own Criteria
Sitting in his Osaka office surrounded by countless trophies, Kunishige Kamamoto talks with a gentle...
June 20, 2023
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Nagaokakyo: Why Was This Ancient Capital City So Short-lived?
After the capital of Japan moved to Heiankyo, now called Kyoto, in 794, it remained there for more t...
June 5, 2023
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Officials Hold Power of Life and Death Over Refugees in Japan
For the time being, Afshin has some of the peace of mind he had been seeking for decades. But there ...
May 23, 2023
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Pickup Sports Pick Up Steam
I think it used to be the norm to enjoy sports with friends — games such as futsal, basketball and g...
May 22, 2023
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Secrets of Kyoto / Taira no Kiyomori’s short-lived new capital dream
KYOTO — Kyoto is said to have been the capital of Japan from 794 to 1868. However, the capital was r...
May 2, 2023
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Kyoto festival focuses lens on meaning of ‘border’
KYOTO — Kyotographie, a major international photo festival held in Kyoto, opened for its annual run ...
April 30, 2023
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LEGEND / After 75 Years, Jazz Pianist Akiyoshi Still Plays On
As Toshiko Akiyoshi, 93, walked toward the stage, her footsteps were a little tentative. But once sh...
April 24, 2023
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Senkaku Islands Ecosystem Threatened by Goats
NAHA — The unique ecosystem of the Senkaku Islands is deteriorating due to damage caused by goats, a...
April 10, 2023
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Tracing the Complicated Origins of the Samurai Warrior Class
The Heian period (794-late 12th century) was an artistic golden age. In the then-capital Kyoto, nobl...
April 4, 2023
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Foodex offers a taste of the culinary future
The enticing aroma of beef on a grill drew a crowd to the Canadian pavilion at the Foodex Japan 2023...
March 27, 2023
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