There few pieces of cinematic brilliance that come close to matching Captain EO. The star power of Michael Jackson guided by the directing talents of Francis Ford Coppola in a George Lucas Production all come together in a space-operatic masterpiece that taught us all to dream again.
However, the film was taken from us after a fleeting 11-year run at Disney theme parks around the world. Then in a bittersweet moment it was reopened in tribute to the king of pop’s passing in 2010. And now again we in Japan will have to mourn the 17-minute film’s closing in 2014.
Japanese man who didn’t know how banks work defrauded out of 21 million yen
Kyoto samurai house wants to share its history of seppuku, torture and gold coins with visitors
This hot springs town in Japan sets fire across a mountain every winter in a beautiful tradition
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Japanese company selling bear-proof automatic doors
Starbucks Japan reveals exclusive sakura goods at Reserve Roastery Tokyo
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
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Studio Ghibli mixes with sporty street styles of New Era to put No Face on your head in cap series
Japanese woman sues man for 1.5 million yen for violating her “right to chastity”
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Starbucks Japan reveals exclusive sakura goods at Reserve Roastery Tokyo
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japan’s first hotel with a human washing machine is now ready for you to come and bathe in it
A diner’s guide to oden: Japan’s weird-looking, super-popular winter dish
Kyoto’s Nishiki Market has great bento boxed lunches, and here are our top 3 picks
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
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