MIYAVI: The Samurai Guitarist
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WagakkiBand: Traditional Japan x Modern Rock
Akira Kurosawa’s Legacy
Nobel Physics Laureate Dr. Shuji Nakamura
Cosplay Conventions
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Harajuku Fashion Walk
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Tokyo Journal's Top 10 RankingsTokyo Journal's Top 10 Rankings in Japanese film and dramas, Food, Entertainment, Pop culture, Sports ...
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Test your Japanese!The Japanese Test of Communication (JTOC) - pronounced "Jay-talk" is a 200-question Japanese language proficiency exam. ...
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Improve your English with TJ!東京ジャーナルのイングリッシュ・クラブへようこそ！英語を勉強したいみなさんのオンラインコミュニティーです。 ...
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EDITORIAL FEATURES & REVIEWS
We Are X Documentary is a Must SeeWe Are X Documentary is a Must See Visual Kei Pioneers Go from the Center Stage to the Silver Screen By Tokyo Journal Intern Michael Tang ...
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2016 OC Japan Fair2016 OC Japan Fair A Japanese Cultural Experience in Southern California By Tokyo Journal Intern Michael Tang On September 9th and 10th, ...
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EDITORIAL FEATURES & REVIEWS
Perfume’s World Tour Hits L.A.Perfume kicked off their latest world tour, Cosmic Explorer, at The Wiltern in Hollywood. Perfume is one of Japan’s most popular and r...
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EDITORIAL FEATURES & REVIEWS
Miyavi: The Samurai GuitaristMaking Music and Movie Magic MIYAVI is making waves on both sides of the ocean in the music and movie industries. Born in 1981as Takamasa I...
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EDITORIAL FEATURES & REVIEWS
Akira Kurosawa’s LegacyAkira Kurosawa’s Legacy Impacts a New Generation of Filmmakers Hisao Kurosawa Shares his Father’s Legacy with Young Filmmakers Throughout t...
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MANGA & ANIME
Chicchai OssanAmagasaki’s “Middle-Aged Guy” Mascot Visits L.A. Chicchai Ossan is one of Japan’s most popular regional mascots along with Kumamon and Funa...
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BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
Dennis Awori: Toyota in AfricaFormerly Kenya’s ambassador to Korea and Japan (2004-2009) and now representing Toyota Tsusho Corporation as chairman in 13 African states, ...
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Living Legend
Living Legend - Dr. Shuji NakamuraNobel Physics Laureate Shuji Nakamura Sheds Light on How He Invented the Blue LED Dr. Shuji Nakamura, along with two other Japanese researc...
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TRAVEL & FOOD
Mari's Homemade Cooking RecipesMari's Homemade Cooking Recipes How to Make Inari-zushi Ingredients: 4 sheets of abura-age (deep-fried tofu) (A) 1.5 tablespoons of su...
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CITYSCOPE
Where to Stay in TorontoWhere to Stay in Toronto SoHo Metropolitan Hotel, Toronto Here are Tokyo Journal’s recommendations on places to stay in Toronto’s buzzing ...
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TRENDS & SOCIETY
The Future of Education in JapanJapan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Hakubun Shimomura, Shares the Ministry’s School of Thought Hakubun ...
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TJ EXPERTS
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TRENDS & SOCIETY
Innovations and InventionsInnovations and Inventions Changing Samurai Style The ongoing presence and purity of Japan’s traditional culture in so many areas of life i...
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Parenting
It's Not FairIt's Not Fair Parenting Oldest, Middle and Youngest Children The challenge of communicating with and disciplining children is something al...
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Lifestyles
Red or Green LightRed or Green Light Clear signals are easy to follow. Just as with traffic lights, we know when to stop and when to go. We obey the rules...
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Yoga Lifestyle
Relax with the RangersRelax with the Rangers Yoga & Wellness Advocate Judit Torok When recovering from a cold or flu, some might experience a lingering head...
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Language & Education
Instructor or EducatorDavid Nunan's Global Classroom Instructor or Educator: What’s the Difference? Think of all the terms that are used to describe someone who...
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Haitian Culture & Politics
Various StylesVarious Styles By Marcel Duret and Fred Thomas There is a traditional painterly approach to painting in which the techniques and styles r...
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Tokyo Photography
Photographer Hiroyuki SuzukiPhotographer Hiroyuki Suzuki “Tool” for “Needs” In building the right tools for our needs, the Japanese breathe a soul into their products...
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Commentary
Challenging Economist WorldviewThrough the Eyes of Yankelovich Challenging the Economist Worldview In a recent New York Times article, the noted American economist Tyler...
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Music Gallery
New York DollsGo on tour with legendary rock photographer Bob Gruen, who is one of the most well known and respected photographers in Rock and Roll. WHEN...
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Japanese Business Expert
Linking Growth to HR StrategyFormer Accenture Chairman Masakatsu Mori shares his 30 years of experience in advising many of Japan’s leading corporations as well as...
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Commentary
Rethinking the MBARethinking the MBA As the global financial crisis has subsided, some business schools have added one or two courses on ethics to thei...
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ON JAPAN
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TRENDS & SOCIETY
Marie KondoKondo Your Condo and Keep the Things That Spark Joy Actress Jamie Lee Curtis described Marie Kondo as a modern-day “Marie Poppins” in TIME ...
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Living Legend
Living Legend - Dr. Rod EllisWorld-Acclaimed Applied Linguist Helps Pioneer Online Education Dr. Rod Ellis is a world-acclaimed British applied linguist and thought lea...
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Editor's Insight
Garrity's JapanGarrity's Japan Revisiting Roppongi When I first moved to Japan in 1958, Tokyo was, as it is today, the center of action. At that time, Gi...
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Editorial Features & Reviews
The Legacy of Donald RichieThe Legacy of Donald Richie The following is part of Tokyo Journal’s Living Tribute to Donald Richie who passed away on February 19, 2013. ...
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Interviews
Consul General of Japan, L.A.Harry H. Horinouchi Shares his Experience in Japan, China and the U.S. In August 2014, Harry (Hidehisa) Horinouchi was appointed the Consul...
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MOVIES,MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Big Hero 6Japan-Influenced Big Hero 6 Scores Oscar for Best Animated Film Voice Actor Ryan Potter and CG Animator Matsune Suzuki Talk about the Heart...
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MOVIES,MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
WagakkiBandFusing East and West with Old and New WagakkiBand is an intriguing act that fuses rock music with wagakki (traditional Japanese musical ins...
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Tokyo Street Fashion
Streetstyle GlamourTokyo Journal photographer Lola Rose captures the latest in street fashion in her photo column "Streetstyle Glamour." ...
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Tokyo Street Fashion
Harajuku Fashion WalkTokyo Journal Street Photographer Malgorzata Dittmar hits the streets with her lens to see what's hot in Harajuku The complete article can ...
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MOVIES,MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Actor and Singer Genki HirakataActor and Singer Genki Hirakata Young Actor Takes on Old Role as the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland Tokyo Journal Executive Editor An...
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MOVIES,MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Megumi Hamada Captivates MemphisMegumi Hamada Takes Center Stage in Memphis Between 1995 and 2010, as a member of Shiki Theatrical Company, Megumi Hamada played ...
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MOVIES,MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Mitsuki TakahataMitsuki Takahata Japanese Actress and Singer Makes International Debut in Award-Winning Film 2014 proved to be a busy year for 23-year-old...
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MOVIES,MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Shonen KnifeShonen Knife Pop Punk Trio Rock With 1,000+ Shows and 20 Albums Over 30 Years The late Nirvana singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain was one of the...
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