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Tommy Bahama Ginza - Shop, dine and chill out at Tokyo's newest resort oasis

May. 22, 2013 - 07:20AM JST ( 1 )

Probably like the majority of the Japanese, I wasn’t familiar with Tommy Bahama before they opened their spacious two-story store with bar and restaurant in… Read

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Same-sex marriage gains traction around world

Lifestyle May. 09, 2013 - 06:52AM JST ( 34 Comments )

While in Tokyo for the city's first Rainbow Week, Boris Dittrich could not help but notice gay pride marchers with banners demanding marriage equality in the land of the rising sun. "I asked why and… Read

Looking for love? Break the ice at BBQ joint famous for turning patrons into couples

Lifestyle May. 09, 2013 - 06:41AM JST ( 6 Comments )

Typically a heaping plate of raw meat isn’t exactly the type of food you’d picture putting people in an amorous mood, but this tiny watering hole-slash-barbecue joint in Kanda (one station over from Tokyo) is… Read

Which are more loved in Japan: Cats or dogs?

Lifestyle May. 08, 2013 - 06:50AM JST ( 69 Comments )

It’s the eternal struggle of pet preferences. There’s no question that the top two choices for pets are cats and dogs and the human race is ultimately divided between so-called “cat-people” and “dog-people.” Since there… Read

The past, present and future of maid cafes

Lifestyle May. 08, 2013 - 06:20AM JST ( 13 Comments )

When it comes to Japan, Akihabara is one place you’ll find on almost every tourist’s map. The name alone immediately brings to mind everything from games, manga, anime, figurines and AKB48 to Gundam, computers and… Read

Shoppers face hurdles in finding ethical clothing

Lifestyle May. 05, 2013 - 06:54AM JST ( 7 Comments )

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Tomatoes – Tokyo’s latest fashion trend?

Lifestyle May. 04, 2013 - 06:48AM JST ( 25 Comments )

The coming of spring brings a coming change in fashion, which in turn prompts many to consider a slight change to their hairstyles. Lopping off a considerable length to go from “long” to “short”, adding… Read

People with disabilities overlooked and under-hired sector of talent pool

Lifestyle May. 03, 2013 - 06:34AM JST ( 2 Comments )

People with certain disabilities — physical, mental or intellectual — are often an overlooked and under-hired sector of the talent pool. In Japan, individuals with disabilities increasingly are being absorbed into mainstream society, education and… Read

Modern UK has products, experiences, values that can connect in Japan

Lifestyle May. 02, 2013 - 06:40AM JST ( 16 Comments )

This year marks the 400th anniversary of the establishment of trade relations between the UK and Japan. In 1613, Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Tokugawa shogun of Japan, wrote to King James I that “though separated… Read

Women use smartphone games to lure men into paying for their food expenses

Lifestyle May. 01, 2013 - 06:42AM JST ( 42 Comments )

The number of Japanese women who are struggling with food and living expenses is reported to be on the rise. While most women try to increase their earnings by taking on an extra part time… Read

Beta males rejoice! 77% of women say geeky 'otaku' A-OK

Lifestyle Apr. 29, 2013 - 06:13AM JST ( 31 Comments )

Imagine you’re a young buck at a singles’ party at a swanky Tokyo restaurant. As you regale the ladies with your testosterone-dripping tales of regular shark wrestling, frequent motorcycle racing, and occasional motor-shark racing, you… Read

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