Dramatic scenes were captured on film today as specialist teams and truckloads of equipment were sent to the busy station in Tokyo.
Tokyo (Page 76)
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From modern art to classic Noh, with world-class shopping and dining to boot. Let’s take a look!
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Seiji Nakazawa, our Osaka-raised correspondent, shares what he thinks the region-based criteria are for ikemen in Japan’s two major cites.
Giant statues, themed food, and exclusive merchandise are all part of the event at Roppongi Hills.
No need to wait until the workday is done before knocking back a cold one, and it just might lead to a full-time position.
Delicious maguro tuna and all-you-can-drink coffee for less than most fast food set meals.
Tokyo police say teen stole over 100 boxes of razors, and not so that he’d be freshly shaven for his beloved idol singers.
One of the most magical events of the season combines traditional bathing with the iconic blossoms of spring.
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