France is Gradually Pulling Troops out of Mali but in a Secured Way Pierre Leblanc and Joachim de Villiers Modern Tokyo Times President Hollande of France is gradually implementing the second stage of supporting the nation of Mali. This applies to reducing the armed forces of France in the knowledge that Islamists have been forced [...]
Tokyo and Osaka Fashion News: Kate Spade Saturday Hiroshi Saito and Sarah Deschamps Modern Tokyo Times The stylish American lifestyle fashion brand, Kate Spade, is focused on opening five stores in Japan by the middle of 2013 in relationship to the sister brand. Omotesando in Tokyo was selected earlier in March this year to become [...]
Tsunami of March 11 and Elderly Death Rates: More Support Needed and Reality of Aneyoshi Tomoko Hara and James Jomo Modern Tokyo Times It is noticeable that the current Japanese government under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is focused on reinvigorating the economy of this nation and working closely with the Bank of Japan. Therefore, it [...]
English and Japanese Art: Stunning Landscapes and Shin Hanga Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times John Constable and Ito Shinsui lived in vastly different societies and the time period between both is enormous. However, both artists provide an image of “the national spirit” within tranquility, beauty, nature, and a world which some people still yearn for. [...]
German Intelligence and Syria: BND in Major Rethink about Syrian Government Helmut Joachim Schmidt and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The intelligence agency of Germany, the BND, appears to be realizing that the Syrian government and the armed forces are not in the process of being overpowered. This is a remarkable turn-around because previously [...]
Entertainment News: The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio Laura Leiva Modern Tokyo Times Leonardo DiCaprio and director Baz Luhrmann once again create a stunning adaptation of a classic story – this time The Great Gatsby, which takes place during the Roaring Twenties. Glitz, glamour and stunning visuals pull fans in from the opening credits [...]
Tokyo Tourism by the Sea: Stunning Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Beach Area and Fashion Michel Lebon and Hiroshi Saito Modern Tokyo Times Odaiba in Tokyo really stands out because of the unique architecture, the stunning Rainbow Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, relaxing walkways by the sea, the unusual site of a beach, colorful boats which [...]
Syria Defending Itself from the Intrigues of Israel: Al-Qaeda, America, Gulf powers and Tel Aviv Boutros Hussein and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The nation of Syria is surrounded by many hostile nations which are openly siding with al-Qaeda affiliated terrorist groups and the so-called Free Syrian Army (FSA) which is a proxy of [...]
Japanese Art, Culture and Fashion during the Lifetime of Ogata Gekko (1859-1920) Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Ogata Gekko was a very individualistic artist who had a rich style which was based on his upbringing. This applies to mainly being self-taught but this can be over-played because his free spirit was from within. Also, [...]
Ancient Tales and Folklore of Japan by Richard Gordon Smith (1858-1918) Tomoko Hara and Sarah Deschamps Modern Tokyo Times Richard Gordon Smith was born in 1858 and died in 1918 and during his lifetime he wrote a delightful book called the Ancient Tales and Folklore of Japan. He was known for being a very keen [...]
Japan and Prime Minister Abe: Growing Confidence and US Realism Hiroshi Saito and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times It appears that aspects of the media in Japan are beset by Western “gilt trips” and the trappings of “multi-cultural apologetics.” This certainly applies to the English speaking media on a whole in Japan. However, Prime [...]
Destabilization of Iraq and Syria: Gulf Nations, Western Powers, Turkey and Terrorism Murad Makhmudov and Walter Sebastian Modern Tokyo Times America, France and the United Kingdom gave the green light to Qatar and Saudi Arabia to destabilize Syria. Turkey became the essential binding force in the chain of events because of geography whereby covert operatives, [...]
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