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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?

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.

Tokyo 2009 Asian Youth Para Games - Final Push to 2016

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Sep 12 2009     1 Comment
Posted in : Japan Sports
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As Tokyo enters the final stages of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games bidding race, Tokyo 2016 has given an enthusiastic welcome to the start of the Tokyo 2009 Asian Youth Para Games.

Tokyo 2016 Bid has Boys II Men’s Support

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Jul 27 2009     1 Comment
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It won’t be until October 2nd we find out which bid city the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will choose to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, …

Gundam Joins the Tokyo 2016 Bid

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Jul 10 2009     1 Comment
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Obama has backed the Chicago 2016 bid, but Tokyo’s now got Gundam….beat THAT Obama! Tokyo’s Green Tokyo Gundam Project will kick off this weekend to …

Yipee! It’s International Olympic Day - Tokyo 2016

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Jun 23 2009     0 Comments
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Thousands came out to celebrate the Olympic Day celebrations hosted by Tokyo 2016 earlier this month, before the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) …

Will Tokyo Win the 2016 Olympic bid?

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Apr 30 2009     0 Comments
Posted in : Japanese Culture
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There’s four cites left: Chicago, Rio de Janeiro, Madrid, and our favorite, Tokyo. As the International Olympic Committee (IOC) tour the prospective hosts of the 2016 …