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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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Women’s soccer gains millions of new fans at London Olympics

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Qualifying late, Canadian women reach quarters at Olympic basketball

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Resurgent del Potro beats Djokovic to win Olympic bronze at Wimbledon

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Olympic Andy is Dandy at Wimbledon London 2012

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TENNIS: Nishikori vs Nishikori, portrait of an athlete’s internal struggle

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

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TENNIS: Nishikori vs Nishikori, portrait of an athlete’s internal struggle

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

Basketball, Olympics, Sports, Uncategorized

Canada soars at Olympics, but loses to France

photo gallery by Mansoor Ahmed and Christopher Johnson for Globalite Magazine Continue reading Canada soars at Olympics, but loses to France

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Canadian women scrap, claw to Olympic victory at London 2012

a photo gallery by Mansoor Ahmed for Globalite Magazine Continue reading Canadian women scrap, claw to Olympic victory at London 2012

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BASKETBALL: USA reign in Spain

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BASKETBALL: Argentina shows how USA can be beat

TWO to TANGO: Argentina shows how TEAM USA can be beaten   by Christopher Johnson   BARCELONA–When TEAM USA doesn’t … Continue reading BASKETBALL: Argentina shows how USA can be beat

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BASKETBALL: On the sidelines with TEAM USA in Manchester

TEAM USA: Not the Dream Team perhaps, but a Team Team   By Christopher Johnson   MANCHESTER–With TEAM USA blowing … Continue reading BASKETBALL: On the sidelines with TEAM USA in Manchester

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BASKETBALL: USA reign in Spain

Continue reading BASKETBALL: USA reign in Spain

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BASKETBALL: Argentina shows how USA can be beat

  But Argentina fought back, forcing the US to sweat late in the game for a narrow victory in Barcelona. … Continue reading BASKETBALL: Argentina shows how USA can be beat

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BASKETBALL: On the sidelines with TEAM USA in Manchester

TEAM USA: Not the Dream Team perhaps, but a Team Team   By Christopher Johnson   MANCHESTER–With TEAM USA blowing … Continue reading BASKETBALL: On the sidelines with TEAM USA in Manchester

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How Air Canada turned a 14-hour trip into a 40-hour ordeal

AIR CANADA REFUSES TO REFUND PASSENGERS AFTER 40-HOUR TRIP FROM TORONTO TO EUROPE   I have been a loyal customer … Continue reading How Air Canada turned a 14-hour trip into a 40-hour ordeal

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Japan held innocent Nepali 15 years over death of TEPCO employee

Wrongful conviction puts spotlight on Japanese justice   Nepali man, wrongly jailed 15 years after death of TEPCO worker, released … Continue reading Japan held innocent Nepali 15 years over death of TEPCO employee

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photos of Lemon Bucket Orkestra tour in Romania

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Years after radioactive fallout, paradise still found on Likiep Atoll in Marshall Islands

      Local color: Just another sunset on Likiep Atoll. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON Paradise found in Renaissance man’s footsteps By CHRISTOPHER … Continue reading Years after radioactive fallout, paradise still found on Likiep Atoll in Marshall Islands

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Marshall Islands have lessons for Japan about nuclear radiation

The Marshall Islands: Tropical idylls scarred like Tohoku By CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON Special to The Japan Times http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20120610x1.html With all its … Continue reading Marshall Islands have lessons for Japan about nuclear radiation

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Rupa Marya and the April Fishes at Palace of Arts in Budapest

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Lemon Bucket Orkestra take East European music, Toronto punk soul to Romania
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Lemon Bucket Orkestra take East European music, Toronto punk soul to Romania

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Rupa Marya and April Fishes play for Air Canada passengers stranded overnight at Toronto airport after flight 876 to Frankfurt cancelled

Another delay, another band entertains passengers at Toronto’s Pearson airport.    Last week, Toronto band Lemon Bucket Orkestra played four … Continue reading Rupa Marya and April Fishes play for Air Canada passengers stranded overnight at Toronto airport after flight 876 to Frankfurt cancelled

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Christopher Johnson’s novel Siamese Dreams on sale

http://www.bangkokbooks.com/php/product/product.php?product_id=001138   Buy the e-book of Siamese Dreams at http://www.bangkokbooks.com/php/product/product.php?product_id=001138 and help support local authors and publishers “Original, brilliant and … Continue reading Christopher Johnson’s novel Siamese Dreams on sale

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Chris Johnson’s new novel coming soon: Kobe Blue

  From the Bubble era to the Kobe earthquake and beyond, Kobe Blue takes an uncompromising look at the inner … Continue reading Chris Johnson’s new novel coming soon: Kobe Blue

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Lemon Bucket Orchestra — Toronto’s Hottest Live Band

photos by Christopher Johnson On a Saturday night, a new generation of Gypsies take over the clubs and streets of … Continue reading Lemon Bucket Orchestra — Toronto’s Hottest Live Band

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Japan’s best riders show support for Fukushima

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Where to ski in Furano, Hokkaido, Japan

Why skiers are flocking to Furano The Hokkaido resort town has some of the best powder runs in Asia, it’s … Continue reading Where to ski in Furano, Hokkaido, Japan

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Loud Diplomacy working in Japan

http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Japan/NC07Dh01.html   “Loud Diplomacy” working in Japan   by Christopher Johnson   Since the end of the Pacific War, the … Continue reading Loud Diplomacy working in Japan

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Future Olympian snowboarders (Zoe, Liam and Bella)

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Christopher Johnson: Gotcha Bureaucracy and a Freelancer’s Visa Status

by Christopher Johnson   Like thousands of foreigners, I came to Japan in 1989 to learn Japanese and work in … Continue reading Christopher Johnson: Gotcha Bureaucracy and a Freelancer’s Visa Status

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Christopher Johnson: Nightmare at Narita, shorter version of Gulag for Gaijin

http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Japan/NB04Dh01.html       (This update on April 5 contains new information from the Justice Ministry, Canada’s department of foreign … Continue reading Christopher Johnson: Nightmare at Narita, shorter version of Gulag for Gaijin

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Christopher Johnson: photos of freedom

more photos by Christopher Johnson at http://www.flickr.com/globalite See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading Christopher Johnson: photos of freedom

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Inside the Gaijin Dungeon at Narita Airport in Japan

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

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Christopher Johnson: more photos of freedom

See the full gallery on Posterous see more photos by Christopher Johnson at http://www.flickr.com/globalite  See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading Christopher Johnson: more photos of freedom

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Chris Johnson in Japan: Controversial articles from 2011

–http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20111218x2.html Nuclear winter looms for lone resident of forbidden zone MIHARU VILLAGE, Fukushima Prefecture — As bitter winds blow around … Continue reading Chris Johnson in Japan: Controversial articles from 2011

Japan, Ski, Sports, Travel

Zao Onsen Ski Resort: The snow monsters who can save Tohoku

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

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Chris Johnson photos of Minami-Kesennuma train station platform

–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

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Kesennuma story of hope and redemption for noodle maker in tsunami zone

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

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Matsumura saves animals in Fukushima nuclear forbidden zone

–http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fl20111218x2.html Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 In the zone: Naoto Matsumura, who believes he is the only person still living in … Continue reading Matsumura saves animals in Fukushima nuclear forbidden zone

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The rougher side of the Beautiful Game

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Neymar Junior the Future of Brazil

Speed, leaping ability, flashy touches and a long line of legends to follow See the full gallery on Posterous Continue reading Neymar Junior the Future of Brazil

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FC Barcelona Team of the Year 2011

See the full gallery on Posterous Only Spain with Lionel Messi could beat FC Barcelona, which is basically Spain with … Continue reading FC Barcelona Team of the Year 2011

Lionel Messi Player of the Year
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Lionel Messi Player of the Year

See the full gallery on Posterous Boy wonder, whirling dervish, genius with the ball on a string. See the full … Continue reading Lionel Messi Player of the Year

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cycling to Zamami Island in Okinawa

How to cycle from Tokyo to Okinawa in a day The one-day bike trip from the capital to Zamami Island … Continue reading cycling to Zamami Island in Okinawa

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Whistle-blowers expose Olympus, Yomiuri Giants in battle of bad-mouthing

Japan’s dirty laundry hung out http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Japan/ML08Dh01.html  TOKYO – In Japan’s good old days (ie last year), badmouthing the boss was … Continue reading Whistle-blowers expose Olympus, Yomiuri Giants in battle of bad-mouthing

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Chris Johnson: Travel to Tibet in winter to avoid crowds, enjoy scenery

Tibet: Asia’s best winter destination? Friendly locals and cycling around Lhasa in a T-shirt will keep you warm in the … Continue reading Chris Johnson: Travel to Tibet in winter to avoid crowds, enjoy scenery

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Christopher Johnson: Why Tim Tebow is winning in the NFL

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is winning for these reasons:   -He often spends time with his father’s mission in … Continue reading Christopher Johnson: Why Tim Tebow is winning in the NFL

Photo, Sports, Uncategorized, Volleyball

FIVB World Cup volleyball photos 2011

See the full gallery on Posterous   FIVB website makes no mention of UN WHO treaty banning tobacco sponsorship at … Continue reading FIVB World Cup volleyball photos 2011

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