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May 20, 2012
That "Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse is Happening Soon, Here Are Live Streams to Watch It
Forget Mother's Day; or Memorial Day; or Zuckerberg Weekend (what May 18th-20th should be called from now on); or any other important May event. Tonight is the annual solar eclipse and this one, as many astronomists are predicting, could be a rare spectacle to see. At one point this evening, 80 per ... More >>
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May 11, 2012
Live Feed From Tokyo: Ramen at Ippudo
Received 12:02am (our time), bowl of noodles at Ippudo in Tokyo. Red bowl! (photo: Tracy Van Dyk) For comparative purposes:
Film
March 7, 2012
The Intimate Details of Japanese Life in "Extreme Private Ethos"
Received 12:02am (our time), bowl of noodles at Ippudo in Tokyo. Red bowl! (photo: Tracy Van Dyk) For comparative purposes:
Voice Choices
February 22, 2012
FIGHTING SPIRIT
A Japanese village rebuilds with help from Chim↑Pom
Theater
January 25, 2012
Stopped Bridge of Dreams Floats Into La MaMa
John Jesurun pilots a brothel in the sky
Blogs
January 23, 2012
How the 'Edo-Mae' Sushi Assortment at Hasaki Is Like a Brief Vacation to Tokyo
What comes in a wooden box and is supremely delectable? Run your eye down the extensive sushi menu at Hasaki, and you'll find many interesting oddities and combinations. At the end of the omakase list, for example, is a $45 combo called Edo-mae Sushi.
Blogs
December 7, 2011
Dog Bank From Choken-Bako at AC Gears, Gift Suggestion #4
Toss a penny in the dish, and the dog laps it up. Today's present in our Christmas gift countdown comes from Japan, but you can find it at computer gadget store AC Gears, where you can get other foodie gifts, too, like thumb drives in the shape of chicken wings and sushi.
Blogs
December 6, 2011
Radioactive Baby Formula Sold in Japan
At least 400,000 cans of baby formula on sale in Japan contain radioactive cesium, but the island nation's government says that the contamination isn't dangerous, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Voice Choices
October 5, 2011
CYBERDORKS
Where's Harrison Ford when you need him?
Voice Choices
September 28, 2011
SAY KANPAI!
SAY KANPAI!
Blogs
September 6, 2011
Domino's Pizza Japan Says It's Launching a Branch on the Moon. Is It a Joke?
Pizzas in space.While Domino's is busy killing the word "artisan" in America, over in Japan the fast-food chain has its sights set on space. The L.A. Times blog notices that the company has launched a website outlining its "Moon Branch Project." Is it a hoax marking the pizza chain's 25th ann ... More >>
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August 7, 2011
Dish No. 61: Pork Kimchee Tsukemen Soba at Cocoron
This is the thick dipping sauce for your noodles, served hot. If you're up to your ears in ramen, consider switching to soba, the most traditional noodles of Japan. These noodles are made of buckwheat, a plant not related to wheat, and classified as neither a grain nor a grass. The wild pla ... More >>
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July 18, 2011
U.S. v. Japan: A Final Kick in the Pants, But a Fantastic Run
Saki Kumagai focuses before her winning penalty kick.To me, the U.S. women's soccer team's bid for the World Cup was more inspiring than the 1980 men's Olympic hockey team's victory (you know, the "Miracle on Ice"). I think that what they were doing — giving us all something to cheer about ... More >>
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July 18, 2011
Women's World Cup Sets New Tweet Record
Alas, the U.S. lost in Sunday's Women's World Cup final, ceding the first place spot to Japan, but worldwide there were other competitions -- on different fields -- afoot. As we watched the final moments with bated breath, people were tweeting about them like crazy around the world, surpassin ... More >>
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May 2, 2011
Get Out the Antacids and Start Prepping for Go! Go! Curry's Annual Eating Contest
Competitive eating contests get some riled up given that many live in a time of food insecurity, but they can also be sources of camaraderie and good eating. Whatever your opinions on timed gluttony may be, Japanese restaurant Go! Go! Curry is hosting its third annual curry eating contest t ... More >>
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April 5, 2011
The World Is Really Ending This Time!
I can't stand Chicken Little types who always think the planet is coming to an a tragic end. To me, their whining only adds to the general unpleasantness and their hot air can be detrimental to foliage. But after taking a look at today's headlines, I'm convinced not only that the sky is fa ... More >>
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April 5, 2011
Top Chef Alums Rally to Raise Money for Japan
Though Richard Blaise is busy parlaying his Top Chef victory into a stint shilling for the National Pork Board, some of his fellow reality show survivors are lending their names and food to a more philanthropic endeavor.
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April 1, 2011
'Tsunami Dog' Rescued at Sea After Three Weeks
viaHappy news for adorable animals in trouble! A dog caught in Japan's tsunami and believed to have been at sea for three weeks has been rescued by the Japanese coast guard. The dog managed to cling to the roof of a washed-away house, apparently, and had been adrift since March 11. He was "em ... More >>
Voice Choices
March 30, 2011
SONIC RELIEF
Two benefits for Japan draw marquee names
Blogs
March 29, 2011
American Red Cross Donations to Japan Hit $120.5 Million
Previously, we've covered the Red Cross's efforts to help Japan, and answered the question of "What Is the Red Cross Doing With Your Donations to Japan?" Today the American Red Cross announced that the total amounted donated to Japan for relief following the earthquake and tsunami has reached ... More >>
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March 28, 2011
A Musical Guide to Japan Benefits and Valiantly Intentioned Fundraising Efforts, Featuring Thrill Jockey and Rebecca Black
"I've been inspired by Japan for many years and have a true love, appreciation and respect for the Japanese people and their culture," said early American-adopter and purveyor of Japan's Harajuku girl style, Gwen Stefani. "The disaster in Japan is beyond heartbreaking and I want to do anythin ... More >>
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March 22, 2011
430 Times Normal Radiation Near Fukushima Nuclear Plant; Indian Point Operators Consider Changes; William Shatner Is 80
• Soil tested 25 miles from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant on Monday had radiation at "430 times normal levels" as reported by Japan's Science Ministry. Tokyo Electric's executive VP has visited evacuees in the area to apologize for the situation. In addition, it seems that multipl ... More >>
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March 22, 2011
Klaus Jacob, Columbia Disaster Expert: Why Closing Indian Point Makes Sense
In October 2008, the Voice profiled Klaus Jacob, Columbia University's expert on urban environmental disasters. In that story, we examined how the Ivy League school had ignored warnings by its own expert about expanding into areas subject to flooding because of climate change. Today we talke ... More >>
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March 21, 2011
Yo La Tengo Are Playing A Benefit For Japan at Maxwell's This Wednesday; Tickets On Sale at 10 a.m.
Yo La Tengo at Maxwell's in December. Photo by Liz Clayton.We'd heard rumors of this last week, and yesterday, the band made it official--Hoboken humanitarians and all around good humans Yo La Tengo will be playing a hastily organized benefit for Japan this Wednesday at Maxwell's. Tickets are ... More >>
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March 17, 2011
Radiation From Japan Is Headed for California...But Don't Worry
Before you freak out over the words "radioactive plume" hitting Southern California, know that any radiation from the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan will be diluted and, via the New York Times, "at worst, would have extremely minor health consequences in the United States, even if hints of ... More >>
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March 17, 2011
U.S. Airport Radiation Detectors Being Triggered by Japanese Passengers
There are fewer words scarier than "nuclear meltdown" and, of course, "radiation." So it's not surprising that Americans are concerned, particularly on the West Coast, where low, reportedly "not dangerous" levels of radiation are now headed, about possible fallout from the nuclear crisis at J ... More >>
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March 16, 2011
Sad Japanese Cat Is Reportedly Safe!
viaYesterday we posted an image of a cat in Japan that seemed to be just hanging on with the most heart-wrenching of expressions above what we, given the timing, interpreted as tsunami water. We would like to correct ourselves. It turns out that the photo, which had been reblogged by WNYC's T ... More >>
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March 16, 2011
Eat and Drink for Japan
Tonight from 6 to 8 p.m., 100 percent of proceeds at Mehtaphor will go to the Japanese Red Cross to benefit disaster efforts in Japan. But even if you can't make it to the restaurant, there are other places where you can put your appetites to more philanthropic use.
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March 15, 2011
Gilbert Gottfried Fired as Aflac Duck Voice For Japan Jokes on Twitter
viaGilbert Gottfried, the loud comedian you may remember from his role as the loud character voice in movies like Disney's Aladdin, has been fired as the voice actor for disability insurance provider Aflac after he joked repeatedly on his Twitter about the earthquake in Japan. Many are left w ... More >>
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March 15, 2011
This May Be the Most Heart-Wrenching Photo You Will See Today
viaWNYC's Transmitter has posted this photo of a cat struggling to stay above the tsunami waters in Japan. It is apparently their most popular Tumblr post. If this doesn't make your heart ache at least a little, you have no soul. (Larger photo, with perspective, after the jump.)
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March 15, 2011
The Stupidest Things Said About Japan on the Internet
viaWe always love to say that "tragedy brings out the best in people." Unfortunately, that's not always the case. As we documented earlier, people flocked to Twitter and Facebook in droves to celebrate the Japanese earthquake and subsequent tsunami, which have been responsible for thousands u ... More >>
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March 15, 2011
What Is the Red Cross Doing With Your Donations to Japan?
Earlier today we were asked some questions about how organizations like the Red Cross are dealing with donations received for Japan. Specifically, how long do those text donations take to reach aid organizations? Are donations even reaching Japan, and will they? Gizmodo addressed the question ... More >>
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March 14, 2011
Now a Volcano Is Erupting in Japan
The Shinmoedake volcano in southern Japan began erupting again yesterday, after last erupting January 19. It's uncertain whether the eruption is related to the earthquake that occurred on Friday; the volcano is located about 950 miles from the epicenter of that quake. According to the L.A. Times, "J ... More >>
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March 13, 2011
Japan Fights to Avoid Nuclear Disaster; Death Toll From Tsunami Could Top 10,000
Reuters/Toru HanaiJapan is facing what prime minister Naoto Kan called its "toughest and most difficult crisis" since World War II, as workers struggle to prevent meltdowns in two reactors at the Fukushima power plant. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said that a third reactor would possibly e ... More >>
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March 13, 2011
Is Western Coverage of Japan Veering Into "Disaster Porn"?
Reuters via NYTAn idea getting thrown around on the Internet is that American news networks' coverage of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan is a form of "disaster porn." This post from Tokyo photographer Rikki Kasso's blog reposted on Tumblr sums up the argument: Please everybody do not re ... More >>
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March 12, 2011
Japan Quake Death Toll Could Rise to 1300; Nuclear Plant Explosion Causes Radiation Leak, Fear of Meltdown
Reuters via NYTThe death toll from yesterday's 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami in northern Japan could rise to more than 1300, government officials told Japanese news media. CNN is reporting that the number of deaths is 900 and is expected to rise. Half the population of one town, Minamisanr ... More >>
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March 11, 2011
A High-Speed Bullet Train and a Cruise Ship Are Missing in Japan
Details continue to come in about the aftermath of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan and the devastating tsunami that followed. The death toll, currently in the hundreds, is expected to increase dramatically. Google has launched a person-finder app to try to help people locate missing fri ... More >>
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January 10, 2011
The Facebook Craze Is Skipping Japan
The New York Times has addressed Mark Zuckerberg's apparent global domination in an article called "Facebook Wins Relatively Few Friends in Japan," which points out that Facebook has actually failed to win Japan. Although Goldman Sachs just valued the company at $50 billion dollars, the Japanese ... More >>
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December 31, 2010
A Glimpse of the Original Ippudo in Tokyo
Mmmm, this bowl of Ippudo ramen from the Ebisu location in Tokyo looks like the one called Shiromaru Hakata Classic here. Fork in the Road Beijing correspondent Lillian Chou recently traveled to Tokyo, where she met another friend of ours, musician Carl Stone, and the two of them went ramen ... More >>
Voice Choices
December 22, 2010
LOVE ACTUALLY
Get backed into a corner with someone sweet.
Film
November 24, 2010
Family Ties, Unbound, in Tokyo Story
Get backed into a corner with someone sweet.
Blogs
November 17, 2010
Sharon Van Etten Playing Bowery Ballroom In January
Politely acidic Brooklyn folkie Sharon Van Etten is a burgeoning SOTC obsession -- her intoxicating sophomore album, Epic, is a killer if you're in a particularly emotionally vulnerable mood. (YIMBY'd closing track "Love More" especially.) She hasn't played around here lately, alas, denying u ... More >>
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November 13, 2010
The Internet is Actually an Island in Japan, Full of Cats
The "wonky Japanense language, culture" blog Tofugo isn't exactly breaking news so much as reading Wikipedia and scouring YouTube, but it bears repeating, especially in light of yesterday's New York Times investigation: there is an island in Japan called Cat Island. And the internet goes wild! But i ... More >>
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November 4, 2010
'I knew Mishima Yukio very well.'
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives. December 3, 1970, Vol. XV, No. 49 A memory of Mishima By Faubion Bowers I knew Mishima Yukio very well. Now, so does the whole world, not so much for his books which are marvelous and multitudinous in their variegation, but because on ... More >>
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October 30, 2010
10 More Wild and Crazy Food Vending Machines
jetsetta.comThis Japanese machine lets you take a chance on what flavor soda you're getting. Even weirder, you have to stick your hand up the guy's ass to get it, as a gleeful proctologist looks on.A couple of days ago, we put up a collection of 10 Wild and Crazy Food Vending Machines. In the ... More >>
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October 24, 2010
10 Wild and Crazy Food Vending Machines
toxel.com1. Vending machine from Japan turns shopping for seafood into a game of skillWhen Fork in the Road Beijing correspondent Lillian Chou wrote to tell us about a new Chinese vending machine that dispensed hairy crabs kept alive at barely above-zero temps, it got us thinking about other ... More >>
Voice Choices
October 6, 2010
Deerhunter
toxel.com1. Vending machine from Japan turns shopping for seafood into a game of skillWhen Fork in the Road Beijing correspondent Lillian Chou wrote to tell us about a new Chinese vending machine that dispensed hairy crabs kept alive at barely above-zero temps, it got us thinking about other ... More >>
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September 10, 2010
In Japan, Misplaced Old People Are Still Old, Just Not Edward-Cullen-Old
Last month, it came to the attention of the Japanese government that many of the hundredsomething oldsters they thought they'd kept around to jazz the place up actually may have died or, at the very least, "gone missing," in the most euphemistic way possible.
Voice Choices
September 1, 2010
HARAJUKU FUN
Celebrate Tokyo’s fashion with a show and party
Blogs
July 30, 2010
Our Nine Best Ramen Restaurants
Ippudo's karaka-men, spicy ramen with ground pork In the port city of Yokohama, Japan, there is a large museum dedicated to ramen. There, one can learn the story of ramen's genesis between slurps of noodles and broth: Though the noodle is now practically Japan's national dish--popular enough ... More >>
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