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The tea ceremony, long a key component in premarriage training for women, is gradually drawing interest among men in search of healing after a hard day's work.
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On the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, two DDR veterans, freelance writer Alena Eckelmann and Professor Akira Ichikawa of Osaka University, share memories of life as it was on the other side.
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Despite the current economic struggles, Japan Fashion Week delivered an impressive assortment of designers for the Spring/Summer 2010 fashion line. Designers remain optimistic that regardless of large brands like, H&M and Forever21 gaining popularity, their fanbase will choose quality over dirt-chea...
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At 76, Yoko Ono continues to cut her own path in life, despite any obstacles or opposition she might face. In an interview, the artist/musician reflects on her life as the odd child out and her tenacious commitment to world peace.
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In an effort to put the area in the spotlight, the Minato Mirai district introduced Creative City Yokohama. Included in that initiative is the Creativity for Arts and Media festival, which brings artists and their works together to create innovative contemporary visual literacy.
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You've got your death metal ... and then you've got your "death jazz," which is how the Japanese band Soil and “Pimp” Sessions likes to define their style of explosive music. With new album and supporting, the group is exploring new ways to connect with its audience.
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Whether it's in a country field or on a high-rise rooftop, the self-sufficiency benefits of farming are inspiring more Japanese to till the soil.
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The day may never dawn for a national media arts center, but at least Meiji University is doing its best to preserve classic manga.
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Pets in Tokyo have got it good. More and more businesses in Tokyo are developing products and services that allow owners to pamper their furry friends with cafe dining, outside "dog runs" and even hyperbaric 'Oxygen Therapy' sessions.
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Music-thanatologist Sharilyn Cohn is hoping that using music for palliative care for the terminally ill, a practice that's had success in the U.S., will pick up in countries like Japan, where the population is rapidly aging.
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Did you know that a little over half a century ago, the majority of marriages in Japan were arranged, yet today only 6.4 percent of marriages are arranged? In this week’s FYI column, we look at how the institution of marriage has evolved in Japan.
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As Japan’s workforce continues to dwindle, political leaders are dancing around the viable option of foreign immigration as an economic booster. Columnist Debito Arudo examines at the issue and what it could mean for Japanese society
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The studs of Hokkaido Nippon Hams have clearly won the hearts of many female fans, particularly the middle-aged ones. While the Giants are the favorite to win this year's series, the Hams might have an edge when it comes to passionate support.
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It was recently discovered that a cooking oil that claimed to be healthy could also produce carcinogens in the body. This week’s Media Mix at food-labeling practices in Japan and asks whether the "tokuho" label is that reassuring.
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A steady increase in interest of Japanese language and culture in the U.S. has given greater purpose to the Alliance of Associations of Teachers of Japanese. In this month's Close-up, Executive Director Susan Schmidt sheds light on the group’s purpose and the growing popularity of Japanese.
