ROTTERDAM – This week we sent our Dutch correspondent in Rotterdam to see the movie Avatar, the latest spectacle in 3D by director James Cameron. Exclusively for Nippon Oranda Times a special 3D-review of Avatar by our Dutch reporter Simon Scheelkijker. After having directed such movies as Titanic and Terminator 1 and 2, James Cameron is back with the 3D spectacle Avatar. Watching Avatar in 3D is a whole new experience, the biggest novelty being … Continue reading
TOKYO – Japan’s capital is facing an immense problem because of the growing presence of elderly in Japanese society, and it’s all happening inside it’s most famous symbols: the trains and subways. The punctuality and efficiency of Japan’s and in particular Tokyo’s public transport is in jeopardy, as the rapidly aging of society causes troubles in Japan’s public transport. Japan is the oldest society in the world in terms of demographics, meaning that in 2004 … Continue reading
TOKYO – Several months ago members of ‘the foreign community’ in Japan expressed their unhappiness, annoyance, and even anger with McDonald’s Japan new commercials. These commercials involved a certain Mr James: a caricature of a Westerner, in this case American, in Japan. Or as others say in more harsh and less kind words: Mr. James the gaijin-clown. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 With the passing of time and the campaign coming to an … Continue reading
TOKYO – Japan’s capital is facing an epidemic of women who cannot keep their hands to themselves and it’s all happening inside it’s most famous symbols: trains and subways. Increased lewd behavior by Japanese women in Tokyo’s public transport has caused a group of Japanese men to organize a action-committee and demand immediate action being taken against this disturbing development. During a press conference today they made their demands clear, stating that it is time … Continue reading
TOKYO – Recently a new and exciting trend has developed in Japanese cuisine as Tokyoites have discovered how to make noodles by using an old-fashioned washing machine. It might sound unbelievable, but in this age of increasing concern with our environment this new way of cooking might just be a way to ‘think and act more green’. Noodles, whether it be udon, soba or ramen have been a favorite dish for Japanese and non-Japanese alike … Continue reading