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  • Night clubs in Tokyo Tokyo abounds with all manner of clubs so this list is just a sample of what is out there. You will find everything from mega-clubs to little holes in... (more)
  • Weird Japanese Drinks We had to do this list. We suspect there is a secret guild of foreigners whose job it is to think up totally zany and mildly off-putting names for new... (more)
  • Shrines and Temples We all know that Japan is famous for its shrines and temples and here are some of the best ones in Japan. Come and feel what is like to live in a coun... (more)
  • Customs in Japan Japan really is very different to many other countries with its culture so it pays to do a little study before you go. Japanese have a strong culture ... (more)
  • Festival dates Japan is a country of many fabulous festivals and each town and region has its own interpretation of these festivals. These festivals are almost alway... (more)
  • Hamburger in Tokyo Feeling hungry for a hamburger? Here are 10 of the best hamburger joints in Tokyo ... (more)
  • Outlet Malls near Tokyo For those of you who love to shop and love to get a bargain, why don't you try some of the outlet malls in and around Tokyo. Its often a fun way for t... (more)
  • Areas to hang out in Tokyo One of the great things about Tokyo is that each station has its own unique atmosphere. Try hanging out in a few of our recommended spots and enjoy ex... (more)
  • Japanese Movies There are so many high quality Japanese movies that chosing a top ten is very subjective. We recommend that you ask around and try out other directors... (more)
  • Places to take kids Here are some ideas for entertaining your kids when you are lost for ideas. We have made sure most of them are rainy day activities because these are ... (more)
  • Beaches in Japan This is by no means a definative list as there are, despite popular belief, an amazing amount of really beautful beaches in Japan. Take a look at a fe... (more)
  • Onsen areas in Japan Due to the volcanic activity, Japan has some of the best onsen (hot springs) regions in the world. This is a list of 10 of the best onses areas you sh... (more)
  • Open air cafes in Tokyo It can be hard to find a nice place to chill outside and have a relaxing coffee in Tokyo. Here are some of the best open air cafes in Tokyo ... (more)
  • Scenic drives from Tokyo Having a car in Tokyo can buy you a little bit of space. It is nice to get away from the bustle of the city from time to time and remember that there ... (more)
  • Parks around Tokyo Despite Tokyo being one of the most populous spots in the world, hidden in and around it are some spectactular gardens and nature spots. These are hig... (more)
  • Beer Gardens in Tokyo Summer in Japan means more beer and here are ten of the best Beer Gardens in Tokyo... (more)
  • Amusement parks The Japanese love their amusement parks and there is a variety of great ones to choose from. Its a great way to sink some money for some fast fun if y... (more)
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Minakami Great place for skiing! The Minakami area is in the north of Gunma prefecture in the Tanigawa mountain ranges.
Nozawa Onsen Nozawa Onsen is famous for the huge amount of hot springs (onsen). There are more than 30 hot springs, 13 of which are public hot spring baths known as Sotoyu
Shiga Kougen The location for the Nagano Winter Olympics, Shiga Kougen is a string of separately run ski fields which are all linked. One of the big attractions is the monkeys who bathe in the onsens.
Kusatsu Onsen Kusatsu is one of Japans best onsen areas. The resort town is also an awesome place to visit. The center of town has a huge open hot spring and a foot onsen.
Outlet Park Yokohama Bayside Outlet Park Yokohama Bayside is an outlet shopping mall near one of Asias largest marinas. A great spot by the sea packed with shops all selling at 30 to 70% off.
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URGENT: Japan slaps additional sanctions against Iran over nuke program
The Cabinet of Prime Minister Naoto Kan approved Friday a set of additional sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, including a freeze on the assets of those linked to nuclear development....
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Tokyo stocks edge higher as U.S. data ease economic worries Tokyo stocks edge higher as U.S. data ease economic worries Key 10-year JGB yield hits 1.5-month high Dollar stuck in lower 84 yen in Tokyo before U.S. jobs data
Tokyo stocks rise as U.S. manufacturing data eases economic worries Tokyo stocks rose Thursday morning, bolstered by an overnight jump on Wall Street, as stronger-than-expected U.S. manufacturing data eased economic worries. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average adva....
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Baseball: Hiyama sparks rally as Tigers sweep BayStars
     Pinch-hitter Shinjiro Hiyama came through in the clutch with a bases-loaded two-run single with two outs in the sixth inning as the Hanshin Tigers rallied to sweep the Yo....
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Golf: Ishikawa grabs lead in 1st round of Fujisankei Classic Golf: Yokoo to replace Taniguchi at team event vs S. Korea Soccer: Zaccheroni wants Japan to create new chapter after World Cup heroics Soccer: Komano wants to exorcise World Cup demons after penalty heartbreak
Baseball: Hiyama sparks rally as Tigers sweep BayStars Pinch-hitter Shinjiro Hiyama came through in the clutch with a bases-loaded two-run single with two outs in the sixth inning as the Hanshin Tigers rallied to sweep the Yokohama BayStars in three g....
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Fall in Japan Inc.'s capital spending slow to 1.7% in April-June
Japan's corporate capital spending fell 1.7 percent in the April-June quarter from a year earlier amid cautiousness over future prospects, but the pace of decline sharply narrowed and company sale....
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Japan slaps additional sanctions against Iran over nuke program Japan Coast Guard regional office chief sacked over PR debacle Futenma not appropriate topic for DPJ election: defense minister Insider trading by kin of corporate execs, employees jumps in FY'09
Ceremony held for 1890 Turkish frigate wreck off Japan coast A commemorative ceremony for the victims of a Turkish frigate that sank off Japan's Pacific coast in 1890 was held Thursday as part of events to mark the 120th anniversary of friendship between th....
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'Lifeline service'
BBC Burmese marks 70 years of broadcasting....
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Tropical hotspot Chinese accused of honey smuggling Reshuffle after Tajik jail break Manila in hostage coffin 'mix-up'
Thousands stuck in China traffic More than 10,000 vehicles are stuck in a 120km (75-mile) traffic jam on China's Beijing to Tibet motorway.....
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Prepared Testimony of Takeshi Uchiyamada Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor Corporation Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transiportation
Prepared Testimony of Takeshi Uchiyamada Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor Corporation Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transiportation....
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Prepared Testimony of Shinichi Sasaki Executive Vice President, Toyota Motor Corporation Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transiportation TMC Announces Executive Change Toyota Announces Recruitment Plan for 2010 Establishment of CHAdeMO Association
TMC Outlines Motor-sports Activities for 2010 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC), which views motor sports as an ideal medium for conveying the dreams and excitement associated with motor vehicles, announces that it will continue to promote motor-spo....
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More on Potential Intervention in Japan
Marc Chandler submits:Many had expected the BOJ to have intervened already and its absence raises the question of why haven't they. The simplest explanation is they don't think it would be effective....
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Those Who Ignore History... The Coming Yen Intervention: Why, When and What Could Reverse Its Uptrend BoJ Aftermath: The USD/JPY Will Continue to Decline Asian Tech Stock Weekly Review (August 23 – 29)
A Japanese Conundrum FXedu submits:In the overnight markets, the Nikkei average fell some 3.6% to close at its lowest level in more than a year. This came as a result of the emergency Japanese monetary policy meeting t....
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Bug Pesky Mosquitoes With The Golden Lucky Poop Mosquito Coil Cover
Nothing says summer in Japan like those green spiral mosquito coils, gently smoldering away and keeping pesky mosquitoes away in the process. Since exposed mosquito coils can be unsightly, Tokyo's....
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McDonalds Japan Rolls Out The Great Moon Burger We've Got Your Crappy Furniture Right Here Smart Vending Machines Look You Over, Suggest A Drink Heated Dining Room Table Warms Legs, Makes Dining Cool
Summer Got You Hot Under The Collar? Try This New Cooling Scarf Hot in the city, the country, you name it! The summer of 2010 is one of the hottest many can remember. Long-suffering citizens of Moscow, Dallas, Tokyo and other heat-stricken cities are wondering....
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Breakfast TV quiz
Seven questions on Roland, Lizzie and morning sofas....
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The Stig 'Edgy town' Hitting the books Musician creates bridge symphony
Never eat fish on a Monday? The BBC speaks to Anthony Bourdain who returns with his long awaited sequel Medium Raw, taking stock of the changes in his life and in the culinary world.....
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Emperor, Wen discuss bilateral exchange history
     Japanese Emperor Akihito and visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao discussed the history of bilateral exchanges during their meeting Tuesday at the Imperial Palace, Imperia....
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Booking starts for Narita airport weddings Okinawa cow shows salivation, fever, tested for foot-and-mouth disease Growing number of wives who favor staying at home: gov't survey Hiroshima, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibition on view in Netherlands
Hiroshima, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibition on view in Netherlands      The village of Overloon in the southern Netherlands will host the annual Hiroshima Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibition slated for June 1 through Sept. 30.   &n....
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Heat wave lingers in Japan, with temperatures over 35 C in 114 spots
     A heat wave continued in Japan on Sunday, with the temperature rising to 35 C or higher at 114 observation points across the archipelago, particularly in western Japan, a....
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Gas station explosion leaves 1 slightly injured Lawmaker Noda becomes pregnant at 49 after fertility treatment U.S., others U.N. members pledge fresh aid for flood-hit Pakistan Ozawa makes comeback after esophagus cancer operation
Swatch founder Nicolas Hayek dies at 82      The founder and chairman of the Swatch Group Ltd., Nicolas Hayek, died of heart failure Monday, the company said in a statement. He was 82.....