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College Football Playoff picture for Week 7: Changes are on deck

09/10/2022samura

There was not an upset in the top 10 in Week 6, and that means the College Football Playoff picture will not change much.

Change, however, is coming soon. Week 7 will feature two – perhaps three – top-10 showdowns.

Alabama visits Tennessee in the latest installment of the Third Saturday in October. Penn State travels to Michigan in a Big Ten East undercard challenge to see who wants to challenge Ohio State. Oklahoma State and TCU meet in a battle of unbeaten Big 12 teams, and Clemson stays on the road at Florida State.

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9 Things To Do in Tokyo This Week: October 3–10

03/10/2022samura

This is a fun-packed week with a three-day weekend at the end of it. Everybody is invited to our September-October issue party where you can dance to your heart’s content. Alternatively, check out some of the city’s top exhibitions or get in early on some Halloween celebrations.

1. TW Sep-Oct 2022 Issue Party: Drag, Music & Art

TW’s latest issue has dropped, starring activist and architect Kaede Sari on the cover, photographed by the talented Solène Ballesta. To celebrate the launch, we are teaming up with More Than Music for another exciting party. This is your chance to pick up

Ginjo: The Nihonshu That Embraced Innovation

30/09/2022samura

From wine and whiskey to soju and mezcal, alcoholic beverages around the world come with a wealth of culture. Japan is no different with more than 1,000 years of history of producing its very own drink, using it in Shinto practices and ceremonies.

In English, the umbrella term for Japanese alcohol is “sake,” though sake in Japanese refers to anything with even the slightest alcohol content. What the word “sake” refers to in English is usually referred to as nihonshu in Japanese.

Much like wine, nihonshu comes in a variety of types and grades, though what most people are drinking

Travel to Hawaii During a Pandemic

23/09/2022samura

Editor’s note: Coronavirus cases remain in flux. Health officials advise delaying travel if you’re not fully vaccinated and caught up on boosters. This article was last updated on September 22.

(CNN) — If you’re planning to travel to Hawaii, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect regarding Covid-19 if you want to visit.

The basics

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lifted its requirement for travelers to test negative for Covid-19 before entering the United States.

Hawaii’s entry policy for international travelers aligns with the federal rules for air travelers

Beyond the Label: Chubu’s Best Local Craft Beer

11/09/2022samura

For our latest projects, Chubu Weekender, we went around the region to find the best local brews for die-hard or casual fans of craft beer. Attractive designs and delicious: Why settle for anything less?

Toyama: Johana Beer

Located in Toyama Prefecture’s Nanto City, Johana Beer makes some of the most creative concoctions — both in terms of design and flavor — in the country. From herbal and spicy tipples like Earl Gray with notes of bergamot to the invigorating citrus flavors of Tropical Pink and Great Blue (using grapefruit and lemon respectively), Johana Beer aims to make any kind

List of 7: Overseas Artists Singing in Japanese

10/09/2022samura

Foreign bands and artists coming to Japan know that learning just a little bit of Nihongo can go a long way. During live shows, simple expressions such as “arigatou” or “Nihon wa saikou” can often send fans wild. For some acts, though, that isn’t enough. They like to go even further by recording whole tracks, or at least parts of them, in the local language. From Nat King Cole to BTS, we look at some of those overseas artists singing in Japanese.

1. Nat King Cole

One of the most important jazz artists of all time, Nat King Cole delighted

Labor Day weekend journey exceeds pre-pandemic ranges

07/09/2022samura

The Transportation Safety Administration screened extra vacationers final weekend than throughout Labor Day in 2019, making it the primary vacation that exceeded journey in contrast with the identical interval earlier than the pandemic.

Why it issues: The busy Labor Day weekend caps off a summer time of “revenge journey,” with Individuals hitting the highway and reserving flights to make up for pandemic-related journey cancellations.

Driving the information: TSA screened 8.76 million vacationers from Sept. 2 to Sept. 5, which is 106% of checkpoint quantity from the identical interval in 2019, per a TSA spokesperson.

The TSA screened 8.62 million

What’s New in Tokyo: September 2022

06/09/2022samura

September in Tokyo seems like the nippiness afterparty of summer time and a gap act to the delights of autumn. Whereas most festivals happen in August, there are some this month too. The most important cultural mark in September in Japan is tsukimi, a moon-viewing follow round which particular meals objects have emerged. We have a look at all issues new in Tokyo, whether or not that is shock extensions of summer time occasions or yet-to-open points of interest.

1. Shibuya 3D Hachiko

Hachiko, the Akita canine that has turn into the image of Shibuya, now has a 3D