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Sayaka Shimoda: From Drift Dreams to Reality

A fast-paced, crowd-pleasing style of racing that hinges on the continued loss of rear-wheel traction, drift racing has risen in popularity across the globe in recent decades, spurred on by the Japanese manga Initial D and Hollywood blockbusters such as The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.

As with most forms of motorsport, drift racing has long been a male-dominated arena, with the most notorious and successful drivers having been men for almost the entirety of drifting’s existence. But in recent years, the sport has seen an influx of female competitors who are quickly proving that they’ve got what

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Into the Miniature World of TokyoBuild

Anyone who’s ever visited Tokyo will know there’s a lot more to the city than Tokyo Tower or the Shibuya Crossing. Christopher Robin certainly does. Hailing from Stockholm in Sweden, Robin creates stunning replica models of the everyday buildings that make up the fabric of Tokyo: weather-beaten police boxes, Showa-era izakaya and long-shuttered shops, all at 1:20 scale. He then shares photos of his detailed models on Instagram at TokyoBuild with almost 100,000 fans of his work. We caught up with him to find out more.

How does a man from Sweden end up making models of buildings in Tokyo?

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Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Thanks Allegiant Travel (NASDAQ:ALGT) Target Price to $106.00

Allegiant Travel (NASDAQ:ALGT – Get Rating) had its target price reduced by research analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $190.00 to $106.00 in a research note issued on Tuesday, The Fly reports. The currently firm has a “buy” rating on the transportation company’s stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 57.53% from the company’s current price.

Several other equity analysts have also issued reports on the company. Wolfe Research lowered Allegiant Travel from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating and set a $116.00 price objective on the stock. in a report on Friday,

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A First Look at the Anime Adaptation of Chainsaw Man

The last few years have seen an unprecedented explosion of popularity for titles like Demon Slayer and Attack on Titan, garnering fans from all corners of the world. Since then, anime and manga fans have been hot on the trail for a new title to break the industry all over again. The time is now, as a new challenger has reared its whirring head. Enter Chainsaw Mana dark fantasy shonen title, on the cusp of its worldwide anime releases.

Who (or What) is Chainsaw Man?

The story is written by Tatsuki Fujimoto, whose critically acclaimed works include Fire

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The 70 Best Things to Do in Japan, Tried and Tested

There are so many beautiful places to visit in Japan, which makes it extremely difficult to choose only 70. But with recommendations from the whole Tokyo Weekender team and friends, we’ve compiled the ultimate list of must-sees in Japan per region. Although we may mention places you’ve heard of, there are some off-the-beaten-track places mixed in as well. Let’s get your travel plans started.

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Hokkaido Region

1. See the rolling fields of lavender in Furano in the summer.

2. Admire the four seasons from one of the many hot spring baths in Jozankei Onsen Village.

3. Float in a

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8 Things To Do in Tokyo This Week: October 10–16

There’s plenty to keep you occupied in Tokyo this week, including a Shibuya Parco Art Week, the Japan Writers Conference and Short Shorts Film Festival’s online screenings. Here’s what to look out for in Japan’s capital over the coming week.

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1. Shibuya Parco Art Week 2022

Shibuya Parco Art Week will feature up-and-coming and world-renowned artists in one place with 40 events held at 24 locations around Shibuya Parco. In addition to holding the world’s first solo exhibition of VR works by British contemporary artist Julian Opie, the documentary film Make-up Artist: The Kevin Oakin Story will be released in

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The Titillating Story of Japan’s “Boob Ice Cream”

The history of ice cream in Japan starts in 1869 at the Korimizu-ya restaurant in Yokohama. The first Japanese ice cream, known as “aisukurin,” was very simple. Initially made with milk, sugar and egg yolk (later, shaved ice was added to the recipe), it was closer to a chilled custard that came in a small glass cup and which, in today’s money, cost over 8,000 per serving. Things have obviously changed a lot since then and Japanese ice cream is now a treat available at rock-bottom prices. , one of the cheapest Japanese frozen desserts ever was the colorfully named

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All About the Ghibli Park Opening Its Doors This November

With less than two months to go, Ghibli Park is rapidly approaching its long-awaited opening on November 1. The park, located in Aichi Earth Expo Memorial Park near Nagoya City, is about a three-hour train ride from Tokyo.

Although there are no rides or attractions, the park brings the dreamy and fantastical atmosphere of its movies to life. The main idea of ​​the park is a peaceful and captivating stroll. It’s a place for people to immerse themselves in the Ghibli world and marvel at the aesthetics. There’s also an abundance of cafés to settle down at and other facilities