The New York Times – Music:
After recent endorsements from Vampire Weekend and Harry Styles, Haruomi Hosono, 79, returns to the U.S. with a new album and tour.
Category: Japan
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Haruomi Hosono, Architect of Japanese Pop, Pushes West
The New York Times – Music:
After recent endorsements from Vampire Weekend and Harry Styles, Haruomi Hosono, 79, returns to the U.S. with a new album and tour.
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The Best Outfits Are a Little Undone
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Plus: Kusama’s polka dots and a tip on where to find the best vintage tennis gear.
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Songwriter David Baerwald Shares an Unspeakable Family Secret in ‘The Fire Agent’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In “The Fire Agent,” the musician David Baerwald bases his debut novel on the shadowy life of his German-Jewish grandfather: an aristocrat, a soldier, a Buddhist and a spy.
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Koji Suzuki, Sometimes Called the Stephen King of Japan, Dies at 68
The New York Times – Film:
His “Ring” trilogy helped create a genre known as J-horror and spawned a multimedia franchise, including one of the highest-grossing horror films ever made.
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5 Great Stargazing Trains
The New York Times – Travel:
On nighttime excursions in dark-sky hot spots like Norway, New Zealand and Nevada, all you have to do is relax and look up. The stars will do the rest.
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With Every Watch, This Collector Revels in the Story
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Jay Liu shares some of his favorite spots in Tokyo, along with his reasons for collecting vintage timepieces.
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Street Style Look of the Week: Vintage Military Clothing
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Attire spotted outside in Tokyo had a past life as military gear.