Tokyo Informer

Keith Haring's Tokyo Pop Shop On Display At The New York Historical Society … Before Banksy, there was Keith Haring. Best known for his iconic cartoon-like human figures, Haring decorated subways and sidewalks, both reflecting and practicing New York street life of the '80s. As his international fame grew, the street artist's … Full News [...]

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Around the world in 52 suburbs: from Tokyo to New York But then I popped my head into Kagurazaka, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Tokyo, and bam! Like a moth to a flame I was drawn in once more by those who float down the street, hair upswept, torsos bound and feet sheathed in [...]

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TOKYO — The Japanese government is set to approve a new growth strategy billed as a fundamental rethinking of the economy, tackling deflation and renewing its energy policy after the natural and nuclear disasters of last year. The plan … Full News here – Tokyo – Bing News

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For two days last month, ships from the Indian and Japanese naval forces held joint military exercises in waters off Tokyo. By military standards, the exercises were small in scale. But they were heavy with symbolism and brought to light another … Full News here – Tokyo – Bing News

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ANA is in a push at the moment to expand services -  and for those who want to visit the land of the rising sun from the big apple (or vice versa), ANA is operating a second service from Tokyo Nartia to New York JFK. The new combined timetable goes into … Full News here [...]

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The headlines varied from Seattle to New York to Tokyo “Ichiro Trade: Watershed moment for M’s,” said The Seattle Times “Yankees get Ichiro; fading hit machine fills need for speed,” wrote the New York Post “Mariners trade Ichiro to Yanks … Full News here – Tokyo – Bing News

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TOKYO — When Saki Kumagai buried the penalty kick that clinched Japan’s first Women’s World Cup title last July, it touched off a celebration of joy, pride and relief: the joy of defeating the United States for the first time in 26 tries … Full News here – Tokyo – Bing News

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But there were some pleasant surprises. One was just how hassle-free and affordable it is to be a tourist in Dubai, which is perceived as one of the world’s most expensive cities. A day in Dubai ran about $ 80, including three meals, a $ 14 taxi … Full News here – Tokyo – Bing [...]

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