ONE of the biggest concerns with higher education today is whether graduates can find employment when they enter the “real world.”
With millennials suddenly embracing the nostalgia of their childhood, many former pop-culture figures are profiting from this newfound popularity for all things ‘90s. All-4-One is no exception. Their 1995 number-one hit “I Swear” was named one of the greatest love songs of the 20th century by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. With sales exceeding 22 million records worldwide, constantly touring and releasing new music, the GRAMMY Award-winning band released their 20th anniversary album, Twenty+, at the perfect time. Tokyo Journal sat down with Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, Alfred Nevarez and Tony Borowiak as they revisited their roots and discussed touring Japan.
The International Art Event Design Festa, known as Design Festa, is a large biannual convention focusing on art, performance, fashion and music. Tokyo Journal discussed the event with Design Festa’s overseas public relations coordinator, Sarah Feinerman.
DRUM TAO has entertained over 7 million people in 500 cities in 23 countries, performing at 120 locations around Japan every year. The wadaiko (Japanese drum) troupe combines the artistic visual elements of a Cirque du Soleil show with the dynamic energy of a rock concert performed with traditional Japanese instruments. The group reflects Japanese tradition through music and dance, while incorporating Maori, Korean and Indonesian influences, and mixing traditional Japanese songs with modern compositions created by members of the troupe. In addition to taiko drums, TAO uses other instruments including the shinobue (Japanese flute), bamboo marimba, gongs and the koto (horizontal harp).
In April of 2016 Tokyo Journal announced the first ever Top 10 Ranking for the reader's favorite Japanese entertainment icons, food, pop-culture, and travel locations. Over the course of 2016 we asked Tokyo Journal readers to vote for their favorite things in Japanese entertainment, food, pop-culture, and travel locations. This first year proved to be successful with over 500,000 votes submitted by readers from all over the world. Here are the top 3 winners for each category and stay tuned for the 2017 rankings.
Japanese Entertainmant / Food in Japan / Japanese Pop Culture / Japan Travel
Japanese TV & Dramas
1. Satomi Ishihara
2. Akari Hayami
3. Haruka Ayase
1. Flowers for Algermon
2. Mysterious Thief Yamaneko
3. From Five to Nine
1. Tomohisa Yamashita
2. Takuya Kimura
3. Kazuya Kamenashi
1. Nobuta wo Produce (2005)
2. Long Vacation (1996)
3. Hana Yori Dango (2005)
1. Smap x Smap
2. Momoclo Chan
3. Shabekuri 007
Japanese Movies
1. Ring
2. Ju-On
3. Sadako 3D
1. Battle Royale (2000)
2. Seven Samurai (1954)
3. Godzilla (1954)
1. Ken Watanabe
2. Takuya Kimura
3. Takeshi Kitano
1. Hayao Miyazaki
2. Akira Kurosawa
3. Takeshi Miike
1. Seven Samurai
2. High and Low
3. Hidden Fortress
Japanese Music
1. X Japan
2. The GazettE
3. Babymetal
1. Momoiro Clover Z
2. Morning Musume
3. *C-ute
1. Miwa
2. Yui
3. Ayumi Hamasaki
1. SMAP
2. KAT-TUN
3. ARASHI
1. Tomohisa Yamashita
2. Gackt
3. Jin Akanishi
Japanese Sports
1. Yuzuru Hanyu (Figure Skater)
2. Kei Nishikori
3. Kohei Uchimura
1. Mao Asada (Figure Skater)
2. Ai Fukuhara
3. Saori Yoshida
Japanese Food
1. Ramen
2. Takoyaki
3. Yakitori
1. Salmon
2. Toro (Fatty Tuna)
3. Tuna
1. Dassai
2. Kubota
3. Hakkaisan
Restaurant in Japan
1. Kawaii Monster Cafe
2. Robot restaurant
3. Maidreamin Cafe
1. Mos Burger
2. Yoshinoya
3. Pepper Lunch
1. Ishida
2. Houki
3. Wakkoqu
1. Les Cristallines
2. Troisgros Japon
3. Joel Robuchon
1. Pizzeria Da Napolistaca
2. Elio Locanada Italiana
3. Bulgari ll Ristorante
1. Outback Steakhouse
2. Hard Rock cafe
3. Denny's
1. Hibiki
2. Gonpachi
3. Nihonbashi-tei
1. Fonda de la Madrugada
2. La Jolla
3. El Caliente
1. CoCo Ichibanya
2. Manten Curry Rice
3. Curry House TIRI TIRI
1. Wako
2. Maisen
3. Katsuzen
1. Miyashita Sake Brewery
2. Baird Brewery Company
3. Abashiri Brewery
1. Asian Palm
2. Monsoon Cafe
3. Mango Tree
1. Gion Karyo, Kyoto
2. Nakamura, Kyoto
3. Ogata, Kyoto
1. Tempura Kondo
2. Ten-ichi Ginza Honten
3. Tempura Motoyoshi
1. Sukiyabashi Jiro
2. Sushi no Midori
3. Sushi Dai
1. Ichiran
2. Shibaraku
3. Botan
Japanese Sweets
1. Melon Pan
2. Crepes
3. Taiyaki
1. Higashiya Ginza
2. Tokyo Mise
3. Toraya Tokyo
1. Sweets Paradise
2. Rose Bakery
3. Ice Monster Omotesando
1. Pocky
2. Choco Pie
3. ALMOND
Japanese Anime & Manga
1. One Piece
2. Fairy Tail
3. Full Metal Alchemist
1. Akatsuki no Yona
2. Kimi ni Todoke
3. Orange
1. Pika-chu
2. Totoro
3. Rilakkuma
1. Howl's Moving Castle
2. Spirited Away
3. My Neighbor Totoro
1. Attack on Titan
2. One-Punch Man
3. Tokyo Ghoul
1. Wolf Children
2. Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
3. The Girl Who Leapt Though Time
1. Dragon Ball Z
2. One Piece
3. Death Note
1. Kumamon
2. Funassyi
3. Gunma-chan
Cosplay
1. Touga
2. Reika
3. Linda Le(Vampy Bit Me)
Japanese Fashion
1. Galaxxxy
2. Angelic Pretty
3. 6% Doki Doki
1. Cecil McBee
2. Olive des Olive
3. Freak's Store
1. Comme Des Garcons
2. Junko Koshino
3. Kenzo
1. Kiko Mizuhara
2. Mirei Kiritani
3. Rola
Japanese Video Games
1. Final Fantasy VII
2. Kingdom Hearts 2
3. Persona 4
Japanese Destinations
1. Tokyo Disneyland
2. Universal Studios Japan
3. Tokyo Disneysea
1. Yokohama
2. Kamakura
3. Mt. Fuji
1. Kyoto
2. Ishigaki Island
3. Nara
1. Tokyo Tower
2. Shibuya Crossing / Hachiko Statue
3. Tokyo Skytree
1. Tokyo Station
2. Nakagin Capsule Tower
3. Omotesando Hills
1. Hakone Onsen
2. Kurokawa Onsen
3. Beppu Onsen
1. Takinoya
2. Shuhokaku Kogetsu
3. Hotel Hanayura
1. Niseko Grand Hirafu
2. Fujiten Snow Resort
3. Hakuba Happo One Ski Resort
1. Tadao Ando
2. Kenzo Tange
3. Kisho Kurosawa
1. Harajuku
2. Asakusa Temple
3. Odaiba
1. Tokyo International School
2. The American School in Japan
3. Yokohama International School
1. Sendagaya Japanese Institute
2. Akamonkai
3. Coto Language Academy
Japanese Hotels
1. Park Hyatt Tokyo
2. Palace Hotel Tokyo
3. Imperial Hotel Tokyo
1. Kyoto Guesthouse Roujiya
2. Nui. Hotel & Bar Lounge
3. Hostel Haruya Aqua, Kyoto
Japanese Leisure & Recreation
1. Shidax
2. Big Echo
3. Karaoke-kan
1. Club SEGA
2. SEGA GiGO
3. Shinjuku Playland Carnival
1. Sapporo Snow Festival
2. Awa Odori Tokushima
3. Gion Matsuri
1. Tokyo Bay Fireworks
2. Sumidagawa Fireworks
3. Edogawa Fireworks
1. Mitsukoshi
2. Matsuya Ginza
3. Isetan
1. Shibuya 109
2. Roppongi Hills
3. Omotesando Hills
1. National Museum Tokyo
2. Japan Ukiyo-e Museum
3. National Art Center
1. Tokyo National Museum
2. Edo Tokyo Museum
3. Samurai Museum
1. Ghibli Museum
2. Cupnoodle Museum
3. Sapporo Beer Museum
In April of 2016 Tokyo Journal announced the first ever Top 10 Ranking for the reader's favorite Japanese entertainment icons, food, pop-culture, and travel locations. Over the course of 2016 we have asked Tokyo Journal readers to vote for their favorite Japaneseentertainment icons, food, pop-culture, and travel locations. This first year proved to be successful with over 500,000 votes submitted by readersfrom all over the world. Here are the top 3 winners for each category and stay turned for the 2017 rankings.
Spanning across Japanese entertainment, food, pop-culture, and travel locations.
Contents |
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1. Tokyo Street Editorial Inside this issue |
24. Kōhaku The coolest music competition in the world |
2. Designs Inspired by Vessels (二ヵ国語) Junko Koshino’s fashion |
25. Join the Night Shift L.A.’s Citrus College students go pro |
3. Harajuku Fashion Walk Kawaii style on parade |
26. The Ramones Bob Gruen’s photo flashback |
4. Streetstyle Glamour Fashionistas that are streets ahead |
27. The Shut In Donald Richie on Somerset Maugham |
5. Actress Charlotte Kate Fox The American dream in Japan |
28. Through the Eyes of Yankelovich Challenging the economist worldview |
6. Actress Sumire Matsubara Returning to her Japanese roots |
29. Corporate Governance Code in Japan A Japan Revitalization Strategy measure |
7. Ain't No Mountain High Enough Japan's youngest conquers Everest |
30. Japan America Society of Southern California President Douglas Erber on SoCal’s bridge to Japan |
8. His Holiness the Dalai Lama 80th birthday celebration in California |
31. David Nunan’s Global Classroom Education & the virtual classroom |
9. George Foreman on Muhammad Ali From fighting to peace and compassion Japan’s Minister of Education |
32. The Chaotic Contrasts of Kathmandu Nepal’s contemporary third-world landscape |
10. Nobel Prize Laureate Takaaki Kajita Resolving the neutrino puzzle |
33. Heroes of the Himalayas The Sherpa: mountaineering and trekking guides |
11. CNN News Anchor Don Lemon Breaking the news to the world |
34. Mari’s Homemade Cooking Recipes Miso-marinated pork |
12. The Beach Boys Mike Love still having Fun, Fun, Fun |
35. Sake & Wine Cultures in Japan Genealogical differences between sake and wine |
13. The Harlem Globetrotters Basketball ambassadors celebrating 50 years |
36. Chef Ben Ford Reviving diversity in the Republic of Georgia/td> |
14. US Sumo Open Largest sumo event outside Japan |
37. Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Edamame Pesto Super healthy, quick and tasty pasta recipe |
15. DRUM TAO's Drum Art Taiko drumming with a visual bang |
38. Travel to Hokkaido Japan’s untamed wilderness is a tourist treat |
16. Design Festa Art, performance, fashion and music bonanza |
39. Taking the Higher Road (二ヵ国語) Photographer Hiroyuki Suzuki’s visual poetry |
17. Virtually Falling in Love Voltage Inc.’s Japanese romance apps |
40. Destined Encounter of Enishi The meaning of encounters in Japan |
18. Cheeky Parade Up-and-coming Japanese idol group |
41. Samurai Spirit Samurai choreographer talks about virtue in Japan |
19. The Ambassadress of Cute Japan’s cute fashion rep Kimura U |
42. Sightseeing and People Watching in Japan Tokyo’s top people-watching spots for tourists |
20. Cosplay as a Career Professional cosplayer Nekomu Otogi |
43. Garrity’s Japan Japanese conformity |
21. All-4-One The Dukes of R&B for 20 years |
44. Haitian Culture Various styles of Haitian art |
22. DIR EN GREY Two decades of pushing musical boundaries |
45. Parenting with Lorraine Living vicariously through your children |
23. Loudness Japan’s heavy metal pioneers thunder on |
46. Lifestyles Expat life |
47. Yoga Lifestyle Minds and machines |
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