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Tanroh Ishida in The Railway Man deals with “Ghosts of War”
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Tanroh Ishida in The Railway Man deals with “Ghosts of War”

–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”

Tokyo Film Festival: Bending the Rules in Iran — Breaking them in America
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Tokyo Film Festival: Bending the Rules in Iran — Breaking them in America

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

You talkin’ to me? De Niro coming to Tokyo International Film Festival 2013
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You talkin’ to me? De Niro coming to Tokyo International Film Festival 2013

text, photos copyright Christopher Johnson — Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks, and a couple of Coppolas are set to bring … Continue reading You talkin’ to me? De Niro coming to Tokyo International Film Festival 2013

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photo gallery: Feliciano Lopez and Marcos Baghdatis at Rakuten Japan Open

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photo gallery: Alexandr Dolgopolov at Rakuten Japan Open

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photo gallery: Nicolas Almagro at Rakuten Japan Open

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Canada, export, Japan, Milos Raonic

Canada’s Milos Raonic beats Ivan Dodig for 8th straight win in Asia

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

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Toray Pan Pacific Tennis: Photo Gallery

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Olympic bounce? Japan’s smiling Ayumi Morita upsets Laura Robson in Tokyo

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

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Can Japan’s Kimiko Date-Krumm play in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at age 50?

  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?

Lithuania storms into Eurobasket 2013 final in Slovenia
Basketball, Europe, Steph Curry

Lithuania storms into Eurobasket 2013 final in Slovenia

—-photos by Ray Vysniauskas. See more of his work at (http://www.litnews.lt) — Continue reading Lithuania storms into Eurobasket 2013 final in Slovenia

Le Blur of les Bleus: Tony Parker leads France at Eurobasket 2013 in Slovenia
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Le Blur of les Bleus: Tony Parker leads France at Eurobasket 2013 in Slovenia

for more photos by Ray Vysniauskas, go to http://www.litnews.lt Continue reading Le Blur of les Bleus: Tony Parker leads France at Eurobasket 2013 in Slovenia

The fun, funk of Eurobasket 2013 in Slovenia: Mansoor Ahmed photo gallery
Basketball, Europe, Steph Curry

The fun, funk of Eurobasket 2013 in Slovenia: Mansoor Ahmed photo gallery

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Canada, export, Japan

Growing in popularity, Davis Cup shows joy of tennis as a team sport

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

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Ian Thomas Ash documentary examines health impact of Fukushima meltdown

by Christopher Johnson — (UPDATE: Ash won the “Best of Festival” award at the Guam International Film Festival for A2-B-C about … Continue reading Ian Thomas Ash documentary examines health impact of Fukushima meltdown

Basketball, Europe, Steph Curry

Mansoor Ahmed photo gallery of women’s Euro-basket 2013 in France

Continue reading Mansoor Ahmed photo gallery of women’s Euro-basket 2013 in France

Best photos of FIBA under-19 world championships in Prague
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Best photos of FIBA under-19 world championships in Prague

(all images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media. To buy or use these images, please contact editor@globalitemagazine.com) Continue reading Best photos of FIBA under-19 world championships in Prague

Micic leads Serbia in exciting first half against USA in FIBA U19 final
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Micic leads Serbia in exciting first half against USA in FIBA U19 final

(all images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media. To buy or use these images, please contact editor@globalitemagazine.com)   Continue reading Micic leads Serbia in exciting first half against USA in FIBA U19 final

Blocks, dunks, steals: Justice Winslow does it all for Team USA at FIBA U19
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Blocks, dunks, steals: Justice Winslow does it all for Team USA at FIBA U19

(all images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media. To buy or use these images, please contact editor@globalitemagazine.com)   Continue reading Blocks, dunks, steals: Justice Winslow does it all for Team USA at FIBA U19

USA soars over Lithuania to reach finals at FIBA U19 in Prague
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USA soars over Lithuania to reach finals at FIBA U19 in Prague

(all images copyright Christopher Johnson Globalite Media. To buy or use these images, please contact editor@globalitemagazine.com) Continue reading USA soars over Lithuania to reach finals at FIBA U19 in Prague

Serbia edges Australia in tight semi at FIBA U19 in Prague
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Serbia edges Australia in tight semi at FIBA U19 in Prague

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Tyler Ennis scores 42 as Canada outlasts China in triple OT at FIBA U19
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Tyler Ennis scores 42 as Canada outlasts China in triple OT at FIBA U19

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After competitive start, US overpowers depleted Canada at FIBA U19 in Prague
Basketball, Canada, Steph Curry

After competitive start, US overpowers depleted Canada at FIBA U19 in Prague

Continue reading After competitive start, US overpowers depleted Canada at FIBA U19 in Prague

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Nadal-Djokovic: that other great rivalry

The only way to beat Rafael Nadal on the French Open clay is to play like Rafa Nadal. That’s what … Continue reading Nadal-Djokovic: that other great rivalry

Japan, Travel

TRAVEL: Sakura to soothe the soul in Tokyo

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

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The first Tokyo International Literary Fest stirs up Tokyo’s “Latent Literati”

by Christopher Johnson For years, Tokyo, which has no shortage of literary talent, has lagged behind Hong Kong and Bangkok … Continue reading The first Tokyo International Literary Fest stirs up Tokyo’s “Latent Literati”

Christopher Johnson’s new Japan novel Kobe Blue on sale at Amazon.com
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Christopher Johnson’s new Japan novel Kobe Blue on sale at Amazon.com

From the Bubble Economy to the Kobe earthquake and beyond, Kobe Blue is more than a wry and insightful look at the … Continue reading Christopher Johnson’s new Japan novel Kobe Blue on sale at Amazon.com

Christopher Johnson’s novel Siamese Dreams on sale
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Christopher Johnson’s novel Siamese Dreams on sale

Buy the e-book of Siamese Dreams for $5 at  http://www.amazon.com/Siamese-Dreams-ebook/dp/B00BEJJDHM/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2 “Original, brilliant and a very entertaining read. I couldn’t put … Continue reading Christopher Johnson’s novel Siamese Dreams on sale

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New flights make for cheaper ski trips to powdery Furano, Japan

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

FIFA, Japan, Photo, Soccer, Sports

SOCCER: Corinthians stun Chelsea to win Club World Cup 2012 in Japan

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COOL JAPAN: Why Japan Losing its Cool might be a Cool Thing

To boost cultural exports, Japan could start by improving its culture and giving money to artists, not ad agencies by … Continue reading COOL JAPAN: Why Japan Losing its Cool might be a Cool Thing

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Obama’s grand coalition of urbanites, minorities wins 2012 election

Key points about the US Election: –Women were 53 percent of the electorate; about 55 percent of them favored Obama. … Continue reading Obama’s grand coalition of urbanites, minorities wins 2012 election

Mansoor Ahmed photos of Team USA basketball at London 2012 Olympics
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Mansoor Ahmed photos of Team USA basketball at London 2012 Olympics

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Baghdad photos 2003

See the full gallery on Posterous photos by Christopher Johnson in Baghdad, Iraq, mostly near the Palestine Hotel in early … Continue reading Baghdad photos 2003

Photos of Toronto Raptors by Ray Vysniauskas of LIT news in Vilnius, Lithuania
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Photos of Toronto Raptors by Ray Vysniauskas of LIT news in Vilnius, Lithuania

All photos are copyright Ray Vysniauskas. For permission to use these photos, please contact him at: rayvys@gmail.com. See more of … Continue reading Photos of Toronto Raptors by Ray Vysniauskas of LIT news in Vilnius, Lithuania

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TENNIS: Raonic inspires hope at US OPEN

Milos Raonic shows top 10 within reach after proud US Open showing by Christopher Johnson At one point during his … Continue reading TENNIS: Raonic inspires hope at US OPEN

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TENNIS: Raonic inspires hope with play at US OPEN

Milos Raonic shows top 10 within reach after proud US Open showing by Christopher Johnson At one point during his … Continue reading TENNIS: Raonic inspires hope with play at US OPEN

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Black Keys revive Blues Rock at Frequency Fest in Austria

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Triumph of the Wilco at Frequency Fest in Austria

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Glas Vegas bring Glasgow glow to Frequency Fest in Austria

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Ed Sheeran, Blood Red Shoes, Hot Chip, Bloc Party, XX, others at Frequency Fest in Austria

See the full gallery on Posterous See the full gallery on Posterous See the full gallery on Posterous See the … Continue reading Ed Sheeran, Blood Red Shoes, Hot Chip, Bloc Party, XX, others at Frequency Fest in Austria

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The Hives at Frequency: cheesy gags, silly songs, and serious chops

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Dandy Warhols: a youthful Sonic Youth with sex appeal and cool shades

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Mad energy rising from The Cribs at Frequency in Austria

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The Subways more than Charlotte Cooper’s hair at Frequency Festival

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Dry the River flowing with currents of music at Frequency Festival in Austria

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The Maccabees carry Brit rock flame at Frequency Festival in Austria

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Gavin Rossdale of Bush at top of his game at Frequency Festival in Austria

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Korn exorcizes demons at Frequency Festival in Austria

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Noel Gallagher: After the Champagne Supernova

Noel Gallagher faces one of the biggest challenges in the life of a musician: what to do after the break-up … Continue reading Noel Gallagher: After the Champagne Supernova

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