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Meisa Kuroki Takes First Place for Most Attractive Eyes

Who has the most beautiful eyes in Japanese entertainment?   According to a recent Internet poll, asking 500 men and women in their 20s and 30s, 21-year-old actress Meisa Kuroki has ...

Washugyu - best of both beef worlds

It's the latest, juiciest and meatiest ingredient to hit the gourmet market, and it's popping up in menus of ZAGAT and Michelin-rated restaurants all over North America. From the infamous ...

Only in Japan - Costume Play and BBQ

Costume Play and BBQ restaurant nearby Kanda station in Tokyo is a real meat lovers heaven. . . servers dressed in Playboy bunnies, cow girls, nurses, policewomen, bringing you raw ...

Michelle says, ‘Don’t miss out on a naked hot springs experience!’

"I remember the steam rising to kiss my rose-coloured cheeks as snowflakes danced and settled into my hair. It was all so serene, so calming, SO AWKWARD!" - Michelle ...

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Tokyo 2016’s Final Pitch to the IOC - it’s time to choose

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Oct 02 2009     1 Comment
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Does Tokyo still stand a chance against Chicago, Rio and Madrid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games?

LED Lights to Solve Japan’s Suicide Problem?

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Oct 01 2009     8 Comments
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East Japan Railway hopes blue LED-lighting on platforms can persuade someone to choose life over death.

Best of YouTube/Vimeo Japan Trips: Beautifully shot, capturing the essence of Japan

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Sep 29 2009     0 Comments
Posted in : Japan on YouTube
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Some of the most captivating shots of Japan I’ve seen online by citizen photographers and videographers :) Enjoy!

New LDP leader - Meet Sadakazu Tanigaki

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Sep 28 2009     0 Comments
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Meet New LDP Leader Sadakazu Tanigaki - He plans to take the LDP back to top, but can he do it? Political commentators say, ‘not a chance’

Japan’s New PM on his way to Copenhagen to support 2016

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Sep 28 2009     0 Comments
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In the hope to sway some votes in the final push for the Tokyo 2016, Japan’s new Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama will attend the IOC presentation in Copenhagen on October 2.

Best of YouTube Japan Trips : ‘Harajuku Boys’ Reality TV-ish Vacation

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Sep 28 2009     7 Comments
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Best of Japan YouTube Trips: Follow the ‘Harajuku’ boys on their trip through Japan!

Crown Prince Celebrates 400 Years of Japan-Mexico Relations

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Sep 27 2009     0 Comments
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Crown Prince Naruhito celebrates 400 years of Japan-Mexico relations - I wonder if tequila shots were involved in the anniversary partay!!!

33% of Japanese Men Sit when they PEE

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Sep 27 2009     0 Comments
Posted in : Living in Japan
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According to a 2009 survey conducted by toilet maker Toto Ltd., 33% of men sit when they pee.