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    Between the covers is where they live to be  Jan 4, 2009
    If you ask about graphic novels and Japanese manga, he'll not only guide you through his selections, he'll explain the genre's origins and predict its new directions. New to us was Black Sheep Books, an all-volunteer collective founded three years ago and specializing in radical and scholarly used books. (Boston Globe)

    A roll call of notable people who died in 2008  Jan 4, 2009
    His Benihana Japanese restaurants let patrons watch nimble cooks at work ... Japanese businessman accused of murdering wife in 1981. (Columbus Telegram, NE)

    Teen is Santa for a needy area child MULTIMEDIA: Spotsylvania teenager gives up her birthday money to buy gifts for someone she doesn't even know.  Dec 25, 2008
    She and her mom, Glorymae Martin, would go to the American Red Cross office, and Alison would leaf through "Letters to Santa" until she found someone who shared her interest in collectible cards and Japanese animation ... They tossed in several Japanese toys and cards, along with a few shirts from Aeropostale and a football from a discount store. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)

    Peggy Chun prints, antiques at church sale  Dec 21, 2008
    The Rev. Lane Akiona's sale features Hawaiian items; Japanese dishes, tea sets from Kutani, Satsuma and Korancha; antique chime clocks; prints by Leo Hone; religious icons, and other items. The sale is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the church's first-floor meeting room, 130 'Ohua Ave. It benefits the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Japanese PM Taro Aso's family business used British PoWs  Dec 19, 2008
    Japanese PM Taro Aso's family business used British PoWs - Telegraph ... Japanese PM Taro Aso's family business used British PoWs ... The Japanese government has been forced to admit that Prime Minister Taro Aso's family used Allied prisoners-of-war as forced labourers in its coal mines. (Telegraph.co.uk)

    Every picture tells his story  Dec 13, 2008
    I had to document all the paints, pencils, the Japanese brushes and inks he used. That list will be very valuable for future generations [of conservators. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Disrupting Detroit  Dec 11, 2008
    Japan's Honest Abe (160 sec.) Shinzo Abe, the new Japanese PM, is outspoken, populist and young. Cheap Or Dear Oil (120 sec.) Boosting crude supplies is the path to cheaper energy. (Forbes -- Business)

    Unique stores New York City  Dec 7, 2008
    "Also worth a visit is Kidrobot at 118 Prince St., the Lucky magazine editor says. The store, which does have locations in Miami, Los Angeles and several other cities, showcases collectible and limited edition "art toys," from cartoonish 3-inch, 10 reindeers to foot-tall, two-headed furry creatures called "furillas," 37. A little farther uptown, Loehnen suggests checking out John Derian's stores, at 6 and 10 E. Second St. "He has an exquisite eye for one-off antiquities, curios and china," and... (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    OJ Simpson braces for life in jail  Dec 7, 2008
    Japanese giant Honda has announced that it will 00001C2D no longer race in Formula One. Copyright. (India Times, India)

    Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids'  Dec 6, 2008
    Latest news, breaking news, current news, UK news, world news, celebrity news, politics news - Telegraph. Latest news, breaking news and current news from the UK and around the world, plus celebrity news and political news from Telegraph. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')

    Sharon Christianson looks over the Sword of American Freedom belonging to Jim McNany, who purchased the item from the United States Historical Society. The sword is one of many items that will be on display this weekend at the Treasure Hunters Roadshow at the Country Inn & Suites. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter  Dec 5, 2008
    Not to be confused with the popular PBS show Antiques Roadshow, the Treasure Hunters Roadshow also seeks the rare watch, designer bracelet, World War II Japanese carbine or a 1909 VDB Lincoln penny but they operate on a much smaller scale. Dave Polosky, though not a certified appraiser, is a buyer for the roadshow who said that the most expensive items he has seen are guitars. (Lake City Reporter, FL)

    Ambler store to host nationwide Pokemon tournament  Dec 3, 2008
    Enthusiasts of the Japanese card game, young and old, will gather Saturday, Dec. 6, at Dimension Collectibles in Ambler to compete in the 2008-2009 Pokemon Organized Play Championship Series. The nationwide tournament is open to anyone and is free to play. (Springfield Sun, PA)

    Britney Spears number 2 to Barack Obama on web searches  Dec 2, 2008
    Other searches that appeared on Yahoo s Top 10 List included World Wrestling Entertainment, online game RuneScape, Japanese manga cartoon series Naruto, actresses Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Alba, Miley Cyrus and Angelina Jolie, and - Surprise. - American Idol. (Boston Herald)

    Unique stores and Christmas markets in NYC  Nov 27, 2008
    Takashimaya, the famous Japanese department store, has a Manhattan location at 693 Fifth Ave. (54th Street) so beautifully decorated that the displays could be in a museum. Look for accessories, cosmetics, home products, confections and teas. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    GKWorld Supercharges Popular Anime Website  Nov 26, 2008
    During the past few years, the Japanese manga comic series has attracted a massive worldwide fan base. At GKWorld, Naruto buffs can choose from nearly 1,000 items - among them, anime apparel, charms, stuffed plush animals and key chains. (PR Newswire)

    Stanton Furnishings offers the old, new, and offbeat  Nov 26, 2008
    Our signature fragrance is a Seda France candle in Japanese quince. It s insane that we sell about 30 of them a week for $28 each. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)

    Hanson tops off an overwhelming year  Nov 25, 2008
    But buying established stars requires paying top dollar, and if the best Japanese amateurs are available at a tiny fraction of that price, why not go that route ... The Japanese dude would be nice to have in our stable, but is a future prospect. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    What outback?  Nov 22, 2008
    Darwin Up north and populated with friendly, sometimes kooky, frontier types, this Yellowknife of Australia has been destroyed twice: by Japanese bombers in 1942, and by Cyclone Tracy in 1974. Hobart The capital of Tasmania is a lush ocean city, its people staring down brutal Antarctic winds with good humour and a healthy dose of local wine. (Globe and Mail)

    Extraordinary Art Auctions in Italy for Design, Modern and Contemporary Art -- November 25, 2008  Nov 22, 2008
    000 euro); also mentioned, a work of 1960 by the Japanese action painter Kazuo Shiraga, Mizu no oto (the sound of water), (85. 000 euro); a painting of the analytical period by Claudio Verna (Guardiagrele (CH) 1937) (estimated 14. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    * THE LIBERTY TIMES EDITORIAL: Unity against Chinas united front  Nov 16, 2008
    World champion Zhuang Zedong (h) ran into US team member Glenn Cowan on a bus, and a photo of him shaking hands with Cowan made headlines in Japanese newspapers. After being informed of the news, Mao was quoted as saying in Beijing that Zhuang Zedong not only plays table tennis well, he also promotes diplomacy. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Photo enthusiasm brightens gray skies in Paris  Nov 16, 2008
    At British Bernard Quatrich, there were several vintage prints of the Dutch Indies by Woodbury and Page available around 800, as well as 1930s prints of Balinese dancers by Japanese Satake S already sold for 580 ... American Howard Greenberg, who has contributed greatly to promoting photography as a collectible and who is a member of the selection committee, showed beautiful vintage prints of Japanese photographers ... Shoji Ueda's self-portrait with a gorilla mask, a 1975 silver gelatin... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    A pioneer passes on  Nov 11, 2008
    The Sheehy family was pivotal in welcoming back Japanese Americans who were sent to relocation camps after the attack on Pearl Harbor by hiring them for field work and providing housing even though it was unpopular. Terry was just a good, decent, honorable and honest man, said fellow farmer and long-time Santa Marian Victor Tognazzini. (Santa Maria Times)

    Bronze Buddha, Jade Carving Test Asian-Art Demand in London Auctions, Fair  Nov 4, 2008
    Nearly 50 commercial galleries and 17 museums are showing artworks ranging from Islamic to Japanese -- spanning 5,000 years -- in the 11th annual , running through Nov. 12. The week also features auctions of Asian material by , and Bonhams. (Bloomberg -- Asia)

    The movie magician  Nov 3, 2008
    The trio is torn apart as World War II breaks out, with Nullah taken to an island mission for half-caste children, which then comes under attack from the Japanese. Of course, in reality the Stolen Generation was not comprised of half-caste children snatched from aristocratic Englishwomen. (The Australian)

    Her keen eye built dollhouse collection  Nov 3, 2008
    So, the auction includes whole tray lots of miniature toilets and sinks, cast-iron stoves, crystal chandeliers, German tin kitchens, upright and grand pianos, cloisonne vases, pots and pans, Jell-O molds, tea sets, cuckoo clocks, mantel clocks, lacquered Japanese bowls, Limoges platters and books. Dr. Clack met her Australian husband, Lindsay, in Scotland at a Thanksgiving dinner. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    13 creepy places to get your chill on  Oct 29, 2008
    Much of the Japanese Navy's WWII fleet lies in the shallow Truk Lagoon in a volcanic valley in Micronesia, part of the Caroline Islands 3,200 miles southwest of Hawaii. Now a deep-blue diver's paradise (it was the subject of a Jacques Cousteau documentary in 1971), this was where the Allies sunk more than 60 battleships and aircraft carriers in 1944, many going down with their crews trapped inside. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    * Big head, big eyes and big heart  Oct 29, 2008
    Through Wong, Blythe was cast in a series of commercials for Parco, a Japanese department store chain. In 2001, CWC and Japanese toy company Takara (now known as Takara-Tomy) re-launched Blythe dolls. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    New Zealand's Diamond in the Rough  Oct 29, 2008
    A Japanese watchmaker crafts Victorian timepieces, in-flight tutorials help travelers learn the local lingo before they arrive and the inside scoop about Singapore. Exquisite Chinese snuff bottles, the world's best culinary festivals and the renovation of London's landmark St. Pancras station. (Time.com)

    * COMMUNITY COMPASS: Pigeon Post  Oct 28, 2008
    The office offers written tests in Mandarin, English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai and Cambodian ... The alternative testing is available in Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, English, Japanese, and Vietnamese, Indonesian, Thai and Cambodian. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    Start selling online  Oct 28, 2008
    After some research, Chan found her niche selling collectible toys and memorabilia, mostly of Japanese design, from local stores to buyers in Australia. eBay is my primary source of income, and it gave me an avenue to access the Australian market without having to invest heavily, she said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)

    Japanese Items For Sale at JCCH Fundraiser  Oct 18, 2008
    Find all "things Japanese" and a treasure trove of other unique Japanese clothing, dish sets, antiques and collectibles at the Things Japanese Sale at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i (JCCH) Community Gallery and Gift Shop until Saturday, October 25, 2008 ... "Whether you are looking for that one-of-a-kind giftlike an elegant kimono and obi that can be displayed as a wall hangingor precious ningy (dolls) or antique tea and dish sets that were made in Japanthis sale is the place to find... (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Random and beautiful  Oct 13, 2008
    The Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka has developed a process of growing clusters of natural crystals in the shape of chairs, and the result is to be unveiled Friday at the 21_21 Design Sight gallery in Tokyo as a highlight of Tokyo Design Week. Yoshioka has a flair for making exquisite things from unexpected materials. (International Herald Tribune)

    Listen up! Music is everywhere on the Web  Oct 8, 2008
    Recently, it premiered the new CD by the Japanese new wave band the and offered streaming of the new CD (well, so much for breaking out of that exhibitionist thing). For the past few years, dedicated free sites like , and have been the places to go to stream emerging artists, while is where your (semi) cool uncle gets his fix of Bruce Springsteen. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Stars donate to Darfur aid sale  Oct 7, 2008
    Monkeys work in Japanese restaurant. Meat 'ups prostate cancer risk. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)

    Treasure hunter preserves Malaka Strait's buried treasures  Oct 6, 2008
    Zaharuddin has divided his collection into several categories, including various Chinese dynasties; the Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch and Japanese colonial eras; Malay kingdoms; and the Malaysian confrontation era. His museum was officially opened by Natuna Regent Daeng Rusnadi on July 23, 2008, which happened to also be Zaharuddin's birthday. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    A big, old, green smorgasbord: Brooklyn  Oct 5, 2008
    This 52-acre oasis of flowers, plants, trees, and gardens blooms with themes from rose and rock to Japanese, and is open year-round. Prospect Park. (Boston Globe)

    What's new in Atlanta restaurants  Oct 5, 2008
    Recalling his first restaurant, Azalea, Aja professes to be more authentic, with Thai, Chinese and Japanese offerings on the menu. Catherall went to Thailand to find an executive chef, and plans are for Chinese cooks to make dumplings and fresh noodles. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    What's Up?  Oct 4, 2008
    SAIL AWAY: The Japanese folk. tale "The Crane Wife," about a sail maker and his bride, gets retold as a riverside dance for openhousenewyork weekend. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Art.view: Her little paradise  Oct 3, 2008
    If the top estimates are met, someone will pay 20,000 ($29,000) for an unusually tall Japanese maple, which produces vivid red flowers ... One Japanese maple is 100 years old, stands 7. (The Economist)

    Nintendo's Holiday 2008: Wii Speak Channel, Club Nintendo, More Surprises  Oct 3, 2008
    Sin & Punishment 2: The announcement of a sequel to one of the most popular Japanese import titles ever is a dream come true for avid Nintendo fans. This new sequel blends intuitive Wii Remote pointing controls with the shooting and sword-swinging game play that made the original an instant classic and fan favorite. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Hip Amsterdam a winning destination for teens  Sep 23, 2008
    We can't believe our food choices within a couple of blocks -- Italian, Japanese, Thai, Indonesian, French. The next day, a short walk from the hotel, I buy tulip bulbs at Amsterdam's famous flower market from Ron Abel, a man whose family has been in business here for more than 50 years. (CNN -- Travel)

    The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club proves this kind of fun is ageless  Sep 15, 2008
    genres, from marbles and Japanese anime to toys found in Happy Meals. "Our organization is looking at the entire aspect of the toy collecting phenomenon," said Lanzilla, who is organizing the club's banquet on Sept. 26. (Boston Globe)

    Remembering the events of 9/11  Sep 12, 2008
    Has anyone read anything on the Japanese P Tazawa ... Carroll Someone mentioned somewhere up the blog about the Braves possible interest in Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa ... Tazawa s numbers are good, his stuff is good and I would be excited to see the Braves tap into the Japanese talent pool. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    On display (43)  Sep 12, 2008
    In the Murphy Gallery of Japanese Art: A Gaze of Her Own: Women in Japanese Art, an exhibit depicting the ways women in Japan have shaped art ... Portland Japanese Garden, 611 S.W. Kingston Drive. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)

    Keynotes for Sept. 11  Sep 11, 2008
    Other auction items will include Italian and Japanese dinners for four, estate planning by Atty. Chris Yates and a baseball autographed by Boston Red Sox star Dustin Pedroia. (Hudson Sun, MA)

    Alt and Main: an insider's take on Vancouver  Sep 7, 2008
    And W.H.E.C. is often crawling with Japanese English-as-a-second-language students looking for cult French brands that you can't find in well-trod shopping districts such as Robson Street. It also has accessories that you're not likely to see on a friend at your next dinner party. (Globe and Mail)

    In Newport, a peek at how the rich garden  Sep 4, 2008
    Newport s Secret Garden Tour includes: the restored Japanese Garden (top) at Wildacre, owned by Dorrance Hamilton; a home interior on the tour; and the grounds of Bellevue House, which is owned by Ronald Lee Fleming ... Footpaths lead to magnificent views framed by Japanese black pines that appear indigenous but have been carefully planted ... Little remained of the Olmsted-designed 1-acre gardens around the house except a few specimen trees, and characteristic stonework such as a bridge and... (Boston Globe)

    * Culture Passport uncovers Taipeis hidden treasures  Aug 29, 2008
    South Village and the Department of Culture also plan to combine photos and notes from this years activities into a book that will be available in Chinese in October and in Japanese and English by the end of the year. The book is meant to be a guidebook that will allow Culture Passport to continue highlighting new or overlooked facets of Taipei culture throughout the year, and prove the city is as dynamic as other major metropolises across the globe. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Files from WWII Office of Strategic Services are secret no more  Aug 15, 2008
    McIntosh said her time in the OSS was largely devoted to "morale operations" -- not boosting the morale of U.S. forces, she pointed out, but eroding the morale of Japanese troops. Her unit used radio broadcasts and leaflet drops to spread worry among Japanese forces ... At one point, she said, her group intercepted postcards that Japanese troops were sending home, erasing the reassuring messages the soldiers had written and replacing them with complaints about the lack of food and ammunition. (Los Angeles Times)

    Pokemon prowess (32)  Aug 15, 2008
    The word Pokemon a Japanese abbreviation for Pocket Monster refers to a franchise that includes a television series, video games, movies and comic books as well as the collectible card game. The basic idea is to capture and train fantasy monsters, which then do battle with other trainers monsters. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    House photos  Aug 12, 2008
    This "Bulldog Room" is one of 10 additions they've made to the house, and it's a marriage of Barbara's love of American, Japanese and Chinese antiques with her husband's legendary career. University of Georgia football memorabilia and hundreds of bulldogs can be found throughout the space. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Home & Garden)

    Keynotes for August 7  Aug 7, 2008
    Other items will include two season passes to Symphony Pro Musica concerts, and Japanese and Italian dinners for two. For more information contact Iris Lucy, 978-562-0925. (Hudson Sun, MA)

    * 'Shinjuku' or broke  Aug 6, 2008
    Shinjuku Plazas namesake is a district in Tokyo that is known for its shopping and nightlife, and many of its stores pay tribute to Japanese youth culture, with imported clothing and accessories and collectibles like Blythe dolls ... For lovers of Japanese style who want something a little bit less kawaii, SM, which is located across the way from Blink ... EVENs spare white shelves showcase a well-edited selection of Japanese designer shoes like pieces of sculpture in a gallery. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Path to enlightenment - Buddhist monk, wife to open Little Zen Museum  Aug 5, 2008
    Japanese paintings, calligraphy, and dozens of colorful ceramic tea bowls decorate the walls and shelves ... She wants to open a small museum to share Japanese art forms and display the things that have come to enrich her life ... On a recent warm afternoon, Takabayashi - which means high pine forest - selected two ceramic tea bowls off the shelf and scooped into each a heaping spoonful of matcha, a radiant green powder tea grown in Japan and used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. (Missoulian, MT)

    SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET  Aug 2, 2008
    USSFARENHOLT (Langhorne, SHNS) -- They faced kamikaze pilots, rode out typhoons in the South Pacific, desperately scrambled to avoid sinking in the black water off the Solomon Islands and went toe-to-toe with the Imperial Japanese Navy. Now they're getting some recognition. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Girlfriend getaways, from $230  Jul 30, 2008
    Honolulu, Hawaii, from $333 per room per nightThe includes accommodations at the , a welcome meet and greet with a bottle of Parc Chic Wine and hors d'oeuvres, breakfast daily for two at Parc a.m., and a dinner for two at , the trendy Japanese restaurant group launched in New York by chef Nobu Matsuhisa, actor Robert De Niro, producer Meir Teper, and managing partner Richie Notar. Additional package perks include admission to the Contemporary Museum, the Bishop Museum, and the Honolulu Academy... (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Miller Shows Some Spirit  Jul 28, 2008
    But many other horror titles fell flat, including Warners Japanese remake One Missed Call, the conclusion of Paul Anderson's zombie trilogy, Resident Evil: The Extinction, and Silvers The Invasion, yet another version of The Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Comic-Con elder Darabont, who started coming to The Con as a teenager in 1973 when it was held for 1000 people at the El Cortez Hotel, had a good time this trip. (Variety)

    Comic-Con in San Diego: Get your geek on  Jul 25, 2008
    The life of celebrated designer Chip Kidd is a visual-arts safari, so, for an offbeat hour, check out his slide-show today on the secret history of Batman in Japanese manga from the 1960s. It's at 3:30 p.m. in Room 30AB. If you get weary of celebrity worship, make a snap decision on Friday and go by the Lego presentation in Room 4 at 11 a.m. to see the handiwork of builders who have devoted years of their life to the interlocking plastic brick toys from Denmark. (Los Angeles Times)

    Searching for a quiet, enlightening getaway?  Jul 25, 2008
    Japanese ascetics hang from a cliff, Shinto believers pray in ice water and a 60-foot statue takes a colorful bath. The dining room has stunning vistas of the river. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Sit and enjoy  Jul 23, 2008
    Photos of the Vermont landscape are a dime a dozen, but Fuji'i's, influenced by Japanese painters and haiku master Basho, are something else. The mountains of Vermont might seem an odd place for a gallery devoted primarily to whales. (Boston Globe)

    Restored to glory  Jul 21, 2008
    Chinese elements as seen in the Moongate doorway and balustrades, mixed with European influences, Dutch-style gables, Japanese brick buttresses (enacted during the Japanese occupation) and Moorish touches (as seen in the many horse-shoe arches usually found in Islamic countries) make up the odd exterior. The eccentric mix of architectural styles, coupled with Lohs personal collection of antiques, however, seem to work as the elements come together to reflect the grace of a former era. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Insiders guide to Beijing shopping  Jul 17, 2008
    "But now, the Japanese avant-garde label Comme des Garcons and Belgian designer Martin Margiela have boutiques in the city.". Also on this story. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Osian acquires Leonard Schrader Collection  Jul 15, 2008
    Schrader studied writing with the likes of Nelson Algren, Richard Yates, Kurt Vonnegut and Jorge Luis Borges and had an abiding interest in Japanese history and culture. Few were aware of the depth and range of the collection, although his passion for acquiring film memorabilia was known by many. (Economic Times)

    Hellboy 2: The Golden Army': Saving the world again, for the fun of it  Jul 13, 2008
    He might have sprung from the pastoral imagination of the Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki, if Miyazaki's environmentalism inclined him toward anger rather than sorrow. And even after Hellboy carries out a necessary and brutal pruning, a moment of mourning is permitted. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    * [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT]  Jul 4, 2008
    The multilingual performance X Hoklo, Hakka, Mandarin and Japanese X is based on the life of Teng Yu-sian (HB), a Japanese-colonial era composer who has been hailed as the father of Taiwanese folk music ... Highlights include autograph sessions with designers, including US artist Tim Biskup and Devilrobots, the Japanese team behind the Tofu Oyako character ... This exhibition examines part of the history of railways in Taiwan, which began in 1895 when Japanese colonists began the ambitious... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    'The Last Days of Old Beijing'  Jul 4, 2008
    On Aug. 8, 2005, three years to the day before the Olympics' start date - and exactly 68 years after the Japanese marched in to occupy the city - Meyer moved into a traditional courtyard home on Red Bayberry and Bamboo Slanted Street in the hutong, the "vanishing backstreets" of his subtitle. His neighborhood, Dazhalan , is six centuries old and was once known as the entertainment district, full of artisans, acrobats, antiques and brothels. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    What would you like to see happen to the Home Depot building?  Jun 25, 2008
    wrote on Jun 20, 2008 10:13 AM:" Any or all of the following Whole Foods, Dillard's Department Store, Stein Mart, Authentic Indian and Japanese Restaurants - Please no more chain restaurants, Bath, Bed and Beyond, ULTA Cosmetics, Ross. Oh wait - my mistake - Gateway is going to be the ultimate shopping experience. ha - ha ". P wrote on Jun 20, 2008 10:09 AM:" Another bowling alley, arcade games, pool would be nice. Some place for people of all ages to go and enjoy some healthy, fun activities.... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Star turn puts pizzazz into Kensington sale  Jun 21, 2008
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald)

    Fit for a queen  Jun 21, 2008
    Together, they chose many small trees and shrubs, including Japanese willow, Japanese and other kinds of maples, Bradford pear, apple, cherry, flowering and kousa dogwoods, smokebush, lilac and forsythia. Pink and white dogwoods anchor a bed that stretches down one long side of the corner lot. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Tea Bowls and tea bowls Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony Bowls by Peter Callas, Joe Campbell, Kristin Muller, Takao Okazaki, and Shane Sellers  Jun 16, 2008
    Tea Bowls and tea bowls Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony Bowls by Peter Callas, Joe Campbell, Kristin Muller, Takao Okazaki, and Shane Sellers - Chi Contemporary Fine Art - absolutearts ... "Tea Bowls and tea bowls Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony Bowls by Peter Callas, Joe Campbell, Kristin Muller, Takao Okazaki, and Shane Sellers" 2008-06-12 until 2008-07-07 Brooklyn, NY, USA United States of America ... Chi Contemporary Fine Art is pleased to announce the opening of Tea Bowls and tea... (AbsoluteArts.com)

    Large Fire Burns Historic Whatcom County Building  Jun 10, 2008
    A witness across the street from the building said people could be seen still eating in the Japanese restaurant on the building's second floor as flames poured from the floor above. "Just three minutes after they got out, the windows just blew," said witness Krystal Thalen. (KIRO TV, WA)

    * FEATURE: World-class embroiderer passes on precious skills  Jun 6, 2008
    Now 56, Chang started learning needlecraft as a teenager and honed her skills in Japan, where she became the first and only Taiwanese certified by the Japanese cultural authorities for the restoration of embroidered artifacts. The experience in Japan led her to participate in a project in the Soviet Union, where she lived off and on for nine years, restoring imperial embroidery in the Kremlin. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * OTHER RELEASES  Jun 6, 2008
    Both titles are based on Japanese video and collectible card games released by Sega, making the twosome a fairly brazen tie-in promotion, even by industry standards. In Mushiking, various insects of the forest do battle, while in Love and Berry the two teen princesses (and close friends) of the title try to use their magical abilities to counsel a new friend. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    First Friday Art Walk celebrates cancer survivors, showcases work of Courtdale photographer  Jun 6, 2008
    Northern Light Espresso Bar, 536 Spruce St.: Joan Matsui, specializing in chigirie, Japanese torn- paper collage art. Outrageous, 515 Center St.: Laura Moore, Ellie M Original Jewlery Designs. (Scranton Times, PA)

    * David Byrne's new band: lyrics in girders, harmony in rusty pipes  Jun 2, 2008
    When you get both hands busy on the keyboard X as anyone who comes to see the work will be allowed to do X the room roars and clatters to life, seeming to harbor an invisible band playing something written by Philip Glass in collaboration with the Stooges, a Japanese sho virtuoso and a kitchen full of 3-year-olds with pots and ladles. Working on the project recently in his SoHo studio, Byrne said he had generally avoided music-related art projects because he did not want his reputation as a... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    TV Tidbits: Notes of Interest  May 23, 2008
    Secondary Navigation. Thu May 22, 6:56 PM ET. (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    LETTERS: NCT, May 19, 2008  May 20, 2008
    The ArabsThe IraniansThe Japanese ... "Very interesting. I don't know if it's hit you yet, but... you just named another country willing to go to war over oil. We cut them off, and they attacked us. Interesting... And also as I recall, weren't the Japanese the "aggressor" in China? bob wrote on May 19, 2008 4:30 PM:How many times and how many ways do the American people have to tell members of Congress that we do not want any form of amnesty for illegal aliens! This latest amnesty push by... (North County Times)

    Battle game latest 'must-have' toy  May 20, 2008
    Toymaker Spin Master first introduced Bakugan - "baku" means "explode" and "gan" means "sphere" in Japanese - last year, rolling them out in Japan mid-year. Canada was next, and within months weary retailers had to put purchase limits on the product as a way to stem long lines and bidding wars. (Florida Times-Union)

    More of this story...  May 10, 2008
    You'll also find several oak trees, Chinese Pistache, Sycamores, many Japanese Maples, and other large shrubs including two Strawberry bushes. They call their style very eclectic because it consists of so many different types of plant materials that they like, most of which are perennials. (The Exeter Sun, CA)

    WorthPoint Helps Colorado Woman Sell $103,000 Painting at Sotheby's that She Found in the Trash  May 10, 2008
    She didnt know it at the time, but the painting is by the 20th century Japanese artist Takanori Oguiss and is titled "Coin De Paris, Rue de Meaux." Oguiss painted many Parisian and Venetian street scenes and is well known in the international art community. No one knows how the valuable painting ended up in a dumpster in Colorado. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    MIMOBOT(R) Brings Pop Culture to USB Ports with MIMOZINE(TM) Issue 2; Partners with VBS.tv, IODA, and HackTone Records  Apr 19, 2008
    Also in MIMOZINE Issue 2 are Peter Schmitt at the Art Basel / Scope Art Festival, culture-bending pop- art superstars FriendsWithYou, HackTone Records' Japanese pop rock band Love Psychedelico, a refreshing springtime Yoga meditation, and the Super Sucklord's return as Mimoco's on-the-scene correspondent at New York City's St. Patrick's Day parade. "What MIMOZINE is doing is particularly cool in that it combines a unique, collectable device with content that is meaningful to its target... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Bill Clinton: Older voters too savvy to fall for Obama...  Apr 16, 2008
    Bill Clinton: Older voters too savvy to fall for Obama - 2008 Presidential Campaign Blog - Political Intelligence - Boston. Local Search Site Search. (The Drudge Report)

    Antique appraisal time in Vista  Apr 14, 2008
    "There were a lot of (Japanese art pieces) shipped to the U.S. after World War II," McAndrew said, and "there are a tremendous amount of Asian items in San Diego because it's a naval port. It may be worth more elsewhere, but because the whole market now is depressed, it would be hard to sell anywhere.". Dean Koon of Vista, a car buff and former driver's training instructor at Vista High School, arrived with a small blue-and-black English-manufactured Villiers Deluxe Junior motorcycle he said was... (North County Times)

    Weekend rich with local entertainment options  Apr 10, 2008
    In Laurel, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art hosts an opening reception for an exhibition of its exquisite Japanese prints. Friday, the big screen adds new films Prom Night, Smart People and Street Kings to the marquee. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Reflecting its past  Apr 9, 2008
    FUELThe toughest part is deciding where to eat from a bounty of choices: large and small, family, home-style, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, pan-Asian, Indian, casual, dressy, deli, pizza, and take-out. In February and early March, the scene grew by two with the opening of Harvest Supper (15 Elm St., 203-966-5595, small plates $6-$9, entrees $12-$18, five-course tasting menu $50) and Fifty Coins (26 Locust Ave., 203-972-3303, fiftycoins , entrees $11. (Boston Globe)

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