by Christopher Johnson in IWATE, JAPAN — With degrees in fine arts from US universities, Akiyoshi Osumi … Continue reading Got the winter blues? Be Happy at Appi ski resort in northern Japan
The ski resorts of Nekoma and Alts Bandai show the majestic side of a prefecture years after a nuclear meltdown … Continue reading After the meltdown, Fukushima gaining a rep for ski resorts
The Tohoku region of northeastern Japan has always been a trove of folklore and culture. Now world famous for bearing … Continue reading AN ODE TO TOHOKU: Japan after the 2011 disasters
photos by Christopher Johnson Cherry blossoms aren’t the only flowers in Tokyo. Hanami season, in Japanese, literally refers to “viewing … Continue reading When to visit Tokyo? How about the “flower viewing” season of late winter to early spring
by Christopher Johnson Zao Onsen in Yamagata is one of the most spectacular ski and hot spring resorts in … Continue reading Zao Onsen ski resort: a winter wonderland in the heart of Tohoku
By Christopher Johnson for CNN.com and Globalite Media —- In November and early December, Tokyo ranks among the most photogenic … Continue reading Where to see autumn koyo colors in Tokyo
The PRINCESS of the CRUISE by Christopher Johnson –A Hong Kong mother, trapped in a windowless cabin for 14 days, … Continue reading The PRINCESS of the CRUISE
words and photos by Christopher Johnson at SummerSonic in Japan and CityBreak in Seoul —— Head-bangers are a misunderstood lot. … Continue reading MUSIC: The Holy Metallica Love-Mosh and the Shining Eyes of Headbangers
(images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media, all rights reserved) Continue reading Japan Nadeshiko score late to beat Australia in WWC quarter in Edmonton
Berlin-based digital hardcore band Atari Teenage Riot launch their radical new album “RESET in Japan, epicenter of their global support … Continue reading TIME TO GET RESET: an interview with Alec Empire of Atari Teenage Riot
A Tokyo court rules that immigration officers used illegal means to restrain an African man who died of suffocation at … Continue reading Dead on the Dark Side of Japan — Murder at Narita, deaths in detention
— a special investigative report by Christopher Johnson — Three years ago, British MP David Anderson made a stunning speech … Continue reading British MP David Anderson accuses Japan of mistreating expelled British businessman Simon Robertson
—-photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media, all rights reserved. Contact: editor@globalitemagazine.com —- Continue reading PHOTOS: Robert De Niro at Tokyo Film Festival for “Malavita” (The Family)
—by Christopher Johnson — He certainly didn’t set the bar too low. In the mid-70s, Chilean-born art house film director … Continue reading Frank Pavich documentary resurrects Jodorowsky’s vision for sci-fi classic DUNE
–Words and photos by Christopher Johnson — After watching his courageous performance in The Railway Man, I wanted to ask … Continue reading Tanroh Ishida in The Railway Man deals with “Ghosts of War”
Two films on Friday showed why Iran should invade the United States, dismantle it’s nuclear program, round up all teenagers … Continue reading Tokyo Film Festival: Bending the Rules in Iran — Breaking them in America
words and photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media — TOKYO — Canadian tennis ace Milos Raonic overpowered Ivan Dodig 7-6 … Continue reading Canada’s Milos Raonic beats Ivan Dodig for 8th straight win in Asia
photos copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media. For purchase or use, please contact editor@globalitemagazine.com —- Continue reading Olympic bounce? Japan’s smiling Ayumi Morita upsets Laura Robson in Tokyo
When asked if she’ll play at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japanese tennis icon Kimiko Date-Krumm sounded like … Continue reading Can Japan’s Kimiko Date-Krumm play in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at age 50?
For years, Davis Cup was an after-thought on the tennis tour. Many tennis fans knew nothing about it until John … Continue reading Growing in popularity, Davis Cup shows joy of tennis as a team sport
story and photos by Christopher Johnson —– Akiko Kawamoto, a bank employee from Osaka, took a train for 600 kilometres, … Continue reading MUSIC: At Blue Note in Tokyo, it’s guitar whiz Pat Metheny playing at your table
In spite of hardships, there’s always Japan’s cherry-blossom season to savor By Christopher Johnson 30 March, 2011 http://travel.cnn.com/tokyo/play/japan-tsunami-earthquake-2011/sakura-soothe-soul-still-time-nature-tokyo-086197 The upcoming hanami season … Continue reading TRAVEL: Sakura to soothe the soul in Tokyo
It’s now cheap and easy to reach Japan’s Far North. Thanks to new airlines and tourism promotions, it’s cheaper than … Continue reading New flights make for cheaper ski trips to powdery Furano, Japan
Kei Nishikori is Japan’s best male tennis player ever, and he’s capable of challenging the world’s top players. He also … Continue reading TENNIS: Nishikori vs Nishikori, portrait of an athlete’s internal struggle
See the full gallery on Posterous See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading Japan’s best riders show support for Fukushima
LONGER VERSION (This update on April 5 contains new information from the Justice Ministry, Canada’s department of foreign affairs, Asiana … Continue reading Inside the Gaijin Dungeon at Narita Airport in Japan
Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 There are ‘snow monsters’ who can help save Tohoku http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fv20121209a1.html By CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON Special to The … Continue reading Zao Onsen Ski Resort: The snow monsters who can save Tohoku
–While crews have gathered debris into massive piles across the tsunami zone, the wreckage around the Shark Aquarium in Kesennuma … Continue reading Chris Johnson photos of Minami-Kesennuma train station platform
Japan tsunami survivor goes home, finds hope in disaster zone http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/6/japan-tsunami-survivor-goes-home-finds-hope/print/ KESENNUMA, Japan — Running a business in a battered … Continue reading Kesennuma story of hope and redemption for noodle maker in tsunami zone
See the full gallery on Posterous -Mardy Fish shows why tennis can be a dangerous sport for men -Conjoined twins … Continue reading fun shots of giants, dwarfs, and conjoined twins at Japan Open tennis 2011
more Japan Open tennis photos by Christopher Johnson at http://www.flickr.com/globalite See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading more than 12,000 fans enjoy Japan Open final
more Japan Open tennis photos by Christopher Johnson at http://www.flickr.com/globalite Continue reading TENNIS: more than 12,000 fans enjoy Japan Open final
See the full gallery on Posterous more Japan Open tennis photos by Christopher Johnson at www.flickr.com/globalite See the full gallery on … Continue reading Andy Murray out-muscles Nadal to win Japan Open 2011
more Japan Open tennis photos by Christopher Johnson at www.flickr.com/globalite Continue reading TENNIS: Andy Murray out-muscles Nadal
more Japan Open tennis photos by Christopher Johnson at http://www.flickr.com/globalite See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading Andy Murray wins Japan Open 2011 over Nadal
more Japan Open tennis photos by Christopher Johnson at http://www.flickr.com/globalite See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading Rafael Nadal loses Japan Open final 2011
more Japan Open tennis photos by Christopher Johnson at http://www.flickr.com/globalite See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading Rafael Nadal looks awesome, even when he loses
See the full gallery on Posterous more Christopher Johnson photos of the Japan Open at www.flickr.com/globalite Continue reading big serving Milos Raonic loses to Nadal at Japan Open
more Christopher Johnson photos of Japan Open tennis at http://www.flickr.com/globalite See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading Rafael Nadal beats Milos Raonic at Japan Open
The Japan Open tennis finals are here, but where are the fans? Grassroots support loses in straight sets as tickets … Continue reading TENNIS: Players are here, but where are the fans?
more Christopher Johnson photos of Japan Open at http://www.flickr.com/globalite See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading Japan welcomes best women’s tennis players to Pan Pacific Open
more Christopher Johnson photos at http://www.flickr.com/globalite See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading Japan tennis was great, but where were the fans?
more Christopher Johnson photos of Japan Open at http://www.flickr.com/globalite See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading Vera Zvonareva finishes second in Japan Open tennis 2011
Christopher Johnson: SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES The tsunami disaster and economic hardship in Japanhave created a new breed of entrepreneurs. Kenji Yui (left) … Continue reading Many in Japan learn to live at the bottom of the pyramid
http://travel.cnn.com/tokyo/play/fuji-rock-festival-2011-show-must-go-784497 Fuji Rock Festival 2011: The show must go on Typhoons or meltdowns won’t stop organizer Masa Hidaka from throwing … Continue reading JAPAN: Fuji Rock show must go on
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