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Movie Review: David Leitch’s Bullet Train

22/09/2022samura

Appropriately for a movie titled Bullet trains, David Leitch’s latest action comedy gives you plenty of bang for your buck. For the price of just one ticket, you get to see Brad Pitt, Hiroyuki Sanada, Michael Shannon, Zazie Beetz and other big Hollywood names acting out up to six different stories in one movie.

Based on the novel Maria Beetle by Kotaro Isaka (later translated into English as Bullet Trains), the movie tells the story of a group of professional thieves and assassins pursuing their own goals aboard a Shinkansen traveling from Tokyo to Kyoto. Most of the characters’

Living the Luxury Life Thanks to JackRoad

20/09/2022samura

On a quest to find a unique gift or keepsake to pass down to the next generation? Look no further than the long-established JackRoad, your one-stop luxury-goods shop, be you local resident or international traveler.

A Nakano Favorite

JackRoad is associated with watches, but timepieces are just the beginning of what it has to offer. The store, originally a dealer of European and American antiques, was established in Nakano by lifelong locals. Over the years, a fan base of luxury connoisseurs has grown up around JackRoad — and its sister store, Betty Road — thanks to the wide-ranging selection of

17 Things To Do in Tokyo This Week: September 12–18

15/09/2022samura

There’s plenty to keep you occupied in Tokyo this week including a Kaisen Jujutsu café, a moon festival, a Sumo Tokyo Basho tournament and a comedy slam. On top of all that, there are various exhibitions, live music and the annual Tokyo Game Show. Here’s what to look out for in the capital this week.

1. James J. Robinson Exhibition: On Golden Days

“On Golden Days” is a tongue-in-cheek commentary on Australian history by Filipino-Australian artist James J. Robinson. He is based between New York, Los Angeles and Melbourne. Initially shooting from 2014 at the age of 18, Robinson has

7 Questions With Jazz Hip-Hop Artist Sen Morimoto

12/09/2022samura

Tokyo Weekender recently asked Japanese American musician Sen Morimoto seven questions ahead of his Japan tour, which begins this week.

Involved in production and songwriting while also playing various instruments, Morimoto is a multi-talented individual. Closely tied with jazz, pop and hip hop, he previously collaborated with the likes of American singer and songwriter Kaina (stylized in all caps), Japanese rapper Aaamyyy and hip hop group Pivot Gang.

His saxophone-infused debut album Cannonball! was co-released with media giant 88Rising. Its a follow-up, Sen Morimoto in 2020 was released on his own label, Sooper Records and won critical acclaim from publications

High New Songs from Japan: August 2022 |Tokyo Weekender

08/09/2022samura

August noticed a slew of high-quality rap tracks. Probably even sufficient for the entire 12 months. Tokyo Weekender was spoilt for selection, lastly selecting Sorane, Mezz & Dr. Pay and Novel Core. Other than rap, we had our socks knocked off with top-of-the-line new rock tracks in years from newcomers Mattress and reversion home from Yosa.

Mattress — “Kare Wa”

As somebody who grew up in the identical place as The Smiths and New Order, being impressed with a modern-day indie or rock band is a uncommon incidence. But Tokyo-based newcomer Mattress has managed to do exactly that. “Kare Wa”

8 Issues To Do in Tokyo This Week: September 5–11

05/09/2022samura

There’s lots to maintain you occupied in Tokyo this week together with an evening pool, matcha beer backyard and a moon-viewing occasion. On high of all that, there are numerous exhibitions, dwell music and vogue exhibits and an antiques truthful. This is what to look out for in Japan’s capital over the approaching seven days.

1. CanCam x Tokyo Prince Lodge Evening Pool

The evening pool occasion at Tokyo Prince Lodge is produced by well-liked Japanese vogue journal CanCam. The occasion was postponed after 2020 on account of Covid-19, however is making a comeback this yr with the theme of

5 Locations The place You Can Eat Scrumptious Taco Rice in Tokyo

04/09/2022samura

Uncommon is the meal managing to merge the tastes of two totally different cultures and current an edible lesson in geopolitics. That is the fantastic thing about taco rice.

The dish — true to its identify, discovering taco fillings similar to floor beef, shredded lettuce, salsa, tomato and cheese plopped down on rice — captures the combo of Japanese and American tradition prevalent in Okinawa, owing to the USA’ ongoing army presence within the southernmost a part of Japan. Whereas the precise origin and restaurant accountable for taco rice stay debated, most pinpoint 1984 because the 12 months it was

Hundreds of thousands touring by automobile or by aircraft for Labor Day weekend

03/09/2022samura

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. – Hundreds of thousands of individuals throughout the nation are on the transfer for Labor Day weekend regardless of higher-than-average gasoline costs and the pressure on earlier summer season air journey.

About 12.6 million persons are anticipated to fly from US airports from Thursday by way of Monday, in line with Hopper, a journey reserving app.

At Baltimore-Washington Worldwide Thurgood Marshall Airport, Flightaware picked up on one cancellation and no less than three delays by 6 pm Friday.

Forward of the vacation, the US Division of Transportation launched a brand new on-line dashboard for customer support