Who wore it better? [Image by Anthony Chodor/Flickr] A Rocket News report writes about photographer Naoko Tatibana, who has not only dedicated her life to advancing the LGBT cause, but also put up a a cross-dressing studio in Tokyo called Taiyodo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron : Announcement on Personnel Changes
10/27 TOKYO ELECTRON: Patent Issued for Bonding Apparatus, Bonding System and Bonding.. 10/20 TOKYO ELECTRON: Patent Issued for Joining Method and Joining System (USPTO 9463.. 10/20 TOKYO ELECTRON: Patent Issued for Method of Manufacturing Thermal ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Matsuzaka joins cast of Chen Kaige’s 'Kukai'
The casting was announced today at Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) at an event attended by Matsuzaka, Tsuguhiko Kadokawa and Yoshishige Shimatani, who head Kadowkawa and Toho respectively, and Japanese and Chinese government officials. ( read original story ...)
Perth health alert: Man diagnosed with measles after Tokyo holiday
HEALTH authorities have issued a warning for West Australians to be on alert for measles after a passenger flying from Tokyo to Perth, via Singapore, was diagnosed with the infection. WA Health Medical Epidemiologist Dr Gary Dowse said the male passenger ... ( read original story ...)
Prince Mikasa, Brother of Emperor Hirohito of Japan, Dies at 100
He was 100. The Imperial Household Agency announced his death. Japanese news reports said he had been hospitalized since May, initially because of pneumonia. Prince Takahito Mikasa was born in Tokyo on Dec. 2, 1915. He was the uncle of the current emperor ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese women asked not to apply make-up during their commute on the train
A railway operator in Japan has sparked debate after releasing a video imploring female commuters to mind their manners and refrain from applying their makeup during their journey. The video by Tokyo Corp, which has polarised opinion in the country ... ( read original story ...)
Economic, defence cooperation to figure in PM Modi's Japan visit
will not use Japanese nuclear power plant technology for military purposes, Kyodo news agency quoted diplomatic sources as saying. Both leaders are also likely to discuss defence cooperation, including joint maritime exercises between Japan, India and the US. ( read original story ...)