Monthly Archives: August 2010

Just Got Back

Posted on August 29, 2010 by J P Catton

from vacation on Sado Island – off on a business trip to Kobe tomorrow. Full report to follow.

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Freelancing in Tokyo

Posted on August 19, 2010 by J P Catton

Another big Shout Out to David Chester for another successful FIT night – and thank you for all at Kimono Wine Bar for the food and drink! FIT is in the Blog Roll, and you’ll find Kimono here.

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Japan’s runaway wrinklies are now 200 strong and counting. Yesterday’s Japan Times reveals that local governments are “scrambling” to find the 200 unaccounted-for centenarians on the pension books but not at their registered address. The event that triggered this latest … Continue reading →

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The Science of Doraemon

Posted on August 12, 2010 by J P Catton

The current special exhibition at the Tokyo Miraikan Science Museum is “The Science of Doraemon”. It might be an anime for kids – but some of the concepts in the show are being taken very seriously by the world’s scientists, … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon

Posted on August 11, 2010 by J P Catton

Jason Zodiac meets The Tomorrow Children . . . don’t miss it! Image copyright – Nathan Kail

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Coming Attractions

Posted on August 4, 2010 by J P Catton

Events of note; on Saturday I shall be sending a report on the Tokyo Iyashi Fair (Healing Fair) at Tokyo Big Sight, where the last Book Fair was. 200 healers and fortune tellers gathered under one roof, 500 visitors, one … Continue reading →