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The Destruction of Japan’s Spiritual Home of Rugby
The first time I watched a game of rugby at Chichibunomiya Stadium, I was immediately taken back. Not by the narrow loss the Tokyo Sunwolves sustained that day — such…
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Fumito Ganryu’s Genderless Visions of Fashion
For outsiders, fashion can, at times, seem frivolous, superfluous and the antithesis of serious culture and art. This could be considered a fallacy, however, as fashion and clothing both reflect…
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Experiencing Tokyo Through ChatGPT | Tokyo Weekends
What with all the hoo-ha about the growing influence and danger of AI, for the sake of some acts of journalism, I decided to ask ChatGPT where I should visit…
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Japan Life Kit: Typhoon Season Dos and Don’ts
Already a week into the rainy month of June, we are officially in typhoon season here in Japan. Typhoons in Japan generally hit peak season in the late summer months…
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Rock Around the Clock: The Stories of Tokyo’s Rockabillies
Right under the clock tower in Yoyogi Park, time seems to have stopped, frozen in '50s Americana. Passers-by can't help but stop, too, mesmerized by the dance moves of the…
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European Travel Strikes Announced for May and June
Euro News has reported that workers across Europe are walking out in protest of low wages and poor working conditions.Because walkouts are planned all over Europe, travelers should check before…
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Expect big crowds for the summer travel season — and big prices, too
The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks…
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Top New Music Releases From Japan: May 2023
As our monthly music column officially enters the rainy season and as our time indoors increases, it's more important than ever to have a good selection of music. Get comfortable…
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Saskatchewan senator fourth in country for highest travel expenses
A recently released financial review placed one Saskatchewan senator fourth in the country for highest travel expenses over the course of three months. The quarterly review done by the Senate…
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9 Japanese Ingredients Perfect for a Vegan Barbecue
When friends invite you to a barbecue, or even when you host yourself, as a vegan, it can be hard to work out what to bring. In Japan, where the…