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An association dedicated to air rescue gives travelers and residents of Hida-Takayama the chance to appreciate the local landscape from an entirely new perspective. By Alec Jordan Soaring above the terrain that…
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Step into the sporting life of this northern prefecture. By Alec Jordan With its lofty mountain ranges, rolling hills, and expansive plains, Akita is a land of great variety. And with the…
Digging into the science and the philosophy of organic agriculture By Alec Jordan According to a study by MarketsandMarkets, the global market for certified organic food and beverages is forecast to reach…
First thing is, yes: there is an Air Guitar World Championships (it is now in its 19th year, actually). And at this event, held in Oulu, Finland, the prestigious honor of “World’s…
Sasai was an adviser to Haruko Obokata, the lead author of the controversial STAP cell papers. The body of Yoshiki Sasai, 52, was found hanging from a staircase railing at the Riken…
To borrow a line from another great character of a fantastic fictional world: “I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror…” Yesterday on…
You know how the old proverb goes: “when life hands you some funky chicken, throw that junk away and use tofu instead.” McDonald’s has discovered the wisdom behind this phrase, and responded…
Part of the fun of catching a baseball game are the things that are happening outside of the baseball action itself. You know, the hot dogs, the crowds going wild, the petite…
Tanabata is one of Japan’s most colorful traditions, and Kyoto was the place where, in the 8th century, the Chinese festival known as Qixi merged with traditional Japanese beliefs, and became the festival of Orihime and Hikoboshi.
Megumi Igarashi, the artist who was arrested for violating Japanese obscenity laws in relation to creating a vagina-shaped kayak, has stated that she will face the accusations in court. Igarashi was arrested…
Buying “distressed” denim is nothing new, but how much would you be willing to plunk down for a pair of jeans that have been ripped up by a lion or a tiger?…
Gazing out at the shores of the Kamo River, you can see couples and young families walking by. An evening breeze blows by gently, cooling off the still-warm air. The server brings you your next course in what seems like an endless variety of dishes. Welcome to the one of the best ways to dine in Kyoto during the summer months.
