Congratulations Japan! They’re heading to #Rio2016 thanks to a dramatic late winner against Iraq in #AFCU23 Semi-final!

Japan 2-1 Iraq: Riki Harakawa scored a 93rd minute winner as Japan secured a place in the final of the AFC U23 Championship and qualification for the 2016 Olympic Games after snatching a dramatic 2-1 win over Iraq in Tuesday’s semi-final at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium.

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The Japanese multimedia artist in Berlin: Meet Naomi Takaki

By Ayako Yuse ベルリン在住のアーティスト髙木 直美さんにインタビューしました! Recently, I interviewed the Japanese artist Naomi Takaki in Berlin and asked her about her work and the city. 1、どちら出身ですか?いつベルリンに来られましたか? Where are you from in Japan? When did you come to Berlin? 大阪出身です。3年前にベルリンに来ました。 I’m from Osaka. I came to Berlin three years ago. 2、ベルリンの好きなところをおしえてください。 Can you tell us about your […]

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100 Years of Beauty: Japan

Produced, Directed, and Edited by Cut.com Talent Mei Kurahashi (meikurahashi.tumblr.com) Crew Erin Skipley – Hair (http://erinskipley.com/) Naomi Rincon – Hair Asst (http://instagram.com/naomibangseattle) Katya Gudaeva – Makeup (http://www.katyagudaeva.com/) Junko & Marina Taylor – Research and Accessories Behind the scenes and high res images Hair accessories Mariko Kayama – Kimono Art (www.kimonoart.org) Traditional Japanese dance taught by […]

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Meet our Tuesday Takeovers on Instagram In January

テイクオーバープロジェクト開催中!1月のゲストフォトグラファーはこちらの4人です! We are doing a Tuesday Takeover project now! Here is our next guest photographers in January! View this post on Instagram Theme :cozy ,good food ,local #cozy #curry #berlin The restaurant is in Neukölln it's called "Tschüsch" . It's one of the best Indian restaurant . They are loved by local people . Enjoy! […]

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The Japanese ballet dancer who lives in Berlin to create beauty: Meet Marina Kanno

©designedbyalice     http://www.designedbyalice.co.uk  By Ayako Yuse ベルリン国立バレエ団にてプロのバレエダンサーとして活躍する菅野茉里奈さんにインタビューしました! I interviewed Marina Kanno. She is a professional ballet dancer at the Berlin State Ballet! View this post on Instagram Let's stay in shape for Christmas before I eat,drink too much.. 😂💪🏼 @marian_walter you are IN!! Ready for nutcracker prince??! #freeday again.. #staatsballettberlin #jetes #ballet #beattheboys #jump […]

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Interview with Japanese concert pianist Kotaro Fukuma

By Ayako Yuse 世界を飛び回りながら精力的に活躍するベルリン在住のピアニスト福間洸太朗さんにインタビューを行いました。今月26日にベルリン・フィルハーモニーにて開かれるソロコンサートはすでに完売してしまったとのこと。ですが、2月にはクラヴィアフェスティバル・ベルリンで演奏される予定ですので、ぜひ足を運んでみてください! I recently interviewed Kotaro Fukuma, a Japanese pianist living in Berlin. He plays piano all over the world and also he will perform with orchestra at the Berliner Philharmonie on 26th December. All tickets for the Berliner Philharmonie concert have been sold out, but he will also play for Klavierfestival Berlin […]

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The cool guy on ice: Meet ice hockey player Shuhei Kuji

ベルリンのアイスホッケーチームアイス「ベーレンベルリン」に所属する日本人プレーヤー久慈修平さんにインタビューしました! We interviewed with Shuhei Kuji, the Japanese ice hockey player in Eisbären Berlin! Q:日本のどちらのご出身ですか? Where are you from? 北海道苫小牧出身です。大学卒業後、5年間王子イーグルスという苫小牧のアイスホッケーチームに所属していました。6年目で海外に挑戦したいという思いで、今年ベルリンにきました。 I’m from Tomakomai, Hokkaido. I belonged to Oji Eagles, which is in Tomakomai, for 5 years after graduating the university. In the sixth year, I wanted to challenge abroad and came to Berlin this year. […]

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EXCLUSIVE PLAYLIST: 10 Mew songs celebrating their concerts in Japan!

As we post this playlist, Danish symphonic rockers Mew are performing live on stage in Tokyo! The playlist includes the rare White Lips Kissed in Japanese lyrics version! This is the first in our new playlist series on berlinippon.com, parisnippon.com, londonippon.com and newyorknippon.com featuring classical music, rock music, jazz music and electronic music curated by […]

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Let’s dance in Berlin: Meet Michiru Shin

ロンドンから日本に帰る途中でベルリンに立ち寄ったというマルチメディアアーティスト眞みちるさん。ランチにお誘いしてファイブクエッションインタビューしました! We have invited the multimedia artist Michiru Shin for lunch in Berlin on the way from London to Japan. Here are the 5 questions interview with her. Q:日本のどこから来て、なぜベルリンにきましたか? Where in Japan do you come from? 東京の神楽坂あたりで生まれて、9歳から17歳まで新宿で家族と住んでいました。18歳なってからはロンドンへ行き、今までロンドンで大学に通っていました。ベルリンに来た理由は、日本に帰る前に来たことがなかったベルリンに行ってみたい思ったからです。今回の滞在中はダンスのワークショップをうけています。 I was born in Kagurazaka, Tokyo and I lived in Shinjuku with my family between nine years old […]

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