Japan sleeps outside set 3: tarps, hammocks, umbrella, van
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Japan camping photos set 2: teepees and love of mud
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TRAVEL: to relieve stress, go with the flow along the Tamagawa River (CNN.com)
http://travel.cnn.com/tokyo/visit/tamagawa-river-urban-oasis-wildlife-animal-and-human-kind-154252 Tamagawa River: Don’t fight Tokyo, just go with the flow Follow the Tamagawa River for golf, tennis, fishing and … Continue reading TRAVEL: to relieve stress, go with the flow along the Tamagawa River (CNN.com)
Tamagawa riverside photos
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Tamagawa river photos
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Hiroshima bomb anniversary photos
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Hiroshima youth talk about war — Globe and Mail
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/asia-pacific/hiroshima-youth-embrac… From the train station, Hiroshima looks different than the other stops along Japan’s industrial corridor. Unlike the ancient … Continue reading Hiroshima youth talk about war — Globe and Mail
MUSIC: Fuji Rock photos set 2
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TRAVEL: Kujukuri — the long beach on Tokyo’s door-step
Life’s a beach: Heading surfward on peaceful Kujukuri-hama. CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON PHOTOS Kujukuri: the long, long beach on Tokyo’s doorstep By CHRISTOPHER … Continue reading TRAVEL: Kujukuri — the long beach on Tokyo’s door-step
POLITICS: Japan voters give rulers a yellow card
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Japan/LG13Dh01.html A yellow card for Japan’s government TOKYO – For the second time in a year, Japanese voters, who are … Continue reading POLITICS: Japan voters give rulers a yellow card
Why Japan is winning at World Cup in South Africa
http://www.cnngo.com/tokyo/play/why-japan-winning-604967# At 5am Japanese fans flood Shibuya to cheer a well-deserved victory over Denmark. To understand why Japan is winning … Continue reading Why Japan is winning at World Cup in South Africa
ECONOMY: A taxing problem for Japan
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Japan/LF23Dh01.htmlTOKYO – If you’re shopping in Tokyo for a new television to watch the football World Cup, would you still … Continue reading ECONOMY: A taxing problem for Japan
Japan debt: party now, bill the kids later
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ECONOMY: Japan crawling into debt crisis?
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/is-japan-hurtling-t… Soaring debt, unsustainable government spending, slashed credit ratings. The problems that forced Europe to pledge a financial bailout for … Continue reading ECONOMY: Japan crawling into debt crisis?
Tokyo sakura photos 1
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Zen Nothingness of Zamami Island
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fv20100502a1.html The Zen nothingness of Zamami Japan on ¥1,000 a day? It’s certainly possible by cycling and camping on this … Continue reading Zen Nothingness of Zamami Island
ECONOMY: Shibuya shopping culture: cigarettes and Hello Kitty
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Japan’s No Fun Olympic Games
If Japan wants to host an Olympics again, it could learn a lot from Vancouver about how to hold a … Continue reading Japan’s No Fun Olympic Games
Japan economic mood — down on the upside
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The Source who Crashed Japan Airlines
As JAL’s sudden demise has shown, the most powerful person in Japan is not Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, or even … Continue reading The Source who Crashed Japan Airlines
Japan at Olympics — Globe and Mail
Japan’s coaches criticize Olympic performance Christopher Johnson. The Globe and Mail. Feb 28, 2010 Like Canada in 2010, Japan had high hopes of owning … Continue reading Japan at Olympics — Globe and Mail
ECONOMY: Japan offended by US treatment of Toyota
See the full gallery on Posterous http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/fears-rise-about-a-return-o… When Japanese companies run into deep trouble, the chief executive officer often resigns … Continue reading ECONOMY: Japan offended by US treatment of Toyota
ECONOMY: Shares dive, new CEO boards JAL
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/as-shares-dive-new-ceo-boar… At 55, Masaaki Ueda was looking forward to retiring soon with a generous pension after 32 years of loyalty … Continue reading ECONOMY: Shares dive, new CEO boards JAL
ECONOMY: The ‘JAL family’ feud
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/the-jal-family-feud/article… Across Japan, thousands of members of the “JAL family,” from ground staff to pilots to the airline’s CEO, have … Continue reading ECONOMY: The ‘JAL family’ feud
ECONOMY: In deflationary Japan, a Life of Minus
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/in-deflation-era-japan-a-li… In 1989, when Mitsuo Tate left Tokyo to work in England, Japan’s cost of living was the world’s … Continue reading ECONOMY: In deflationary Japan, a Life of Minus
ECONOMY: Dragonomics sway Asian stock markets
Western investors accustomed to certain ground rules and behavioural norms in their native markets should consider the influence of political … Continue reading ECONOMY: Dragonomics sway Asian stock markets
Tennis: Few Asians reach the top — NY Times, IHT
Tennis: Few Asians reach the top ranks http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/06/sports/06iht-tennis.4492642.html http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/02/06/news/tennis.php Christopher Johnson, Tuesday, February 6, 2007 TOKYO– From the synthetic surfaces … Continue reading Tennis: Few Asians reach the top — NY Times, IHT
POLITICS: Japan election 09 live on CTV national news
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POLITICS: Japan’s old boys bite the dust
comment in Toronto Star on Japan election 09, http://www.thestar.com/article/689014 Rout of long-ruling LDP heralds social revolution in conservative, male-dominated land … Continue reading POLITICS: Japan’s old boys bite the dust
TRAVEL: Tokyo opens downtown road to bicycles only
TRAVEL: The Zen of vehicle co-existence in Tokyo
the Globe and Mail With an estimated 20 million bicycles in the metro area, Tokyo is the best major city … Continue reading TRAVEL: The Zen of vehicle co-existence in Tokyo
ECONOMY: Japanese angry over Fukuda’s gas tax
In Japan, mounting anger over bread-and-butter issues Rising prices, shortages of food items, and political gridlock spur calls for a … Continue reading ECONOMY: Japanese angry over Fukuda’s gas tax
Japan stock market mistake — Asia Times
Japan: A laughing stock trade, http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Japan/GL10Dh01.html TOKYO – The trader was supposed to sell one share for 610,000 yen ($5,065). Instead, … Continue reading Japan stock market mistake — Asia Times
ECONOMY: Finance ministers meet over Japan currency
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Zamami Island — Japan on 1000 yen a day
Japan on 1000 yen a day? Yes, by cycling and camping on Zamami Island Thinking Japan is too expensive, most … Continue reading Zamami Island — Japan on 1000 yen a day
Baseball: Boston bids for Matsuzaka — NY Times, IHT
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/13/…/13iht-BASE.3887482.htm Baseball: Daisuke Matsuzaka bidding tough test for Boston Red Sox and Japan Christopher Johnson, Wednesday, December 13, 2006 TOKYO — … Continue reading Baseball: Boston bids for Matsuzaka — NY Times, IHT
Spain wins world basketball final — the Toronto Star
SAITAMA, JAPAN—Now we know why the Raptors signed Jorge Garbajosa this summer. With centre Pau Gasol out with a broken … Continue reading Spain wins world basketball final — the Toronto Star
Ishigaki travel feature in JT
Freedoms on the outer limit Ishigaki island is a remote and pristine lure for lovers of sun, sea, nature, fine … Continue reading Ishigaki travel feature in JT
Tokyo Koyo cycling guide — Japan Times
Painting Tokyo red and gold In times past, some Native Americans believed the autumn colors were made when the Great … Continue reading Tokyo Koyo cycling guide — Japan Times
ECONOMY: Japanese men lack homegrown heroes
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/01/14/…/14iht-rinvisible_ed2_.html TOKYO When Japanese men such as Ryuji Shinozaki go shopping, they aren’t likely to see their peers among the … Continue reading ECONOMY: Japanese men lack homegrown heroes
ECONOMY: Fashion revolution drives new look in Japan
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/01/…/07iht-fgirls_ed3_.htmlRevolution drives new look in Japan TOKYO Japan’s “fashionistas” look innocent enough in school uniforms and loose white socks rolled … Continue reading ECONOMY: Fashion revolution drives new look in Japan
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For Japan youth, anything goes — NY Times, IHT
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/10/07/news/07iht-rtokyo_ed3_.html?scp=8&sq=Ch… Youth mix and match styles across borders and eras Japan’s anything-goes mentality By Christopher Johnson Published: Monday, October 7, … Continue reading For Japan youth, anything goes — NY Times, IHT
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