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Shopping in Akihabara for electronics - Tokyo

Akihabara, also known as Akihabara Electric Town, is an area of Tokyo, Japan. It is located less than five minutes by rail from Tokyo Station. Japan...

by Scott Larson in Japan on 03/02/2012

Our World

First Anniversary of Japan Tsunami Approaches

A reportage showing the aftermath of the Tsunami in the Mayagi region of the country as the first anniversary approaches. The images reflect the...

by mikebracey in Japan on 31/01/2012

Politics

Protesters march to be free of nuclear power

More than 2,000 protesters march through Yokohama’s port side area calling for an end to nuclear energy in the wake of the nuclear disaster following...

by Nodoka Ishida in Japan on 14/01/2012

03/02/2012 - Shopping in Akihabara for electronics - Tokyo - Japan - Akihabara, also known as Akihabara...
31/01/2012 - First Anniversary of Japan Tsunami Approaches - Japan - A reportage showing the aftermath of...
14/01/2012 - Protesters march to be free of nuclear power - Japan - More than 2,000 protesters march...
23/12/2011 - Japanese society celebrates emperor's 78th birthday - Japan - In 1989 Emperor Akihito became Japan...
29/10/2011 - Historical Taisho period Festival in Japan - Japan - Taisho Jidai Matsuri Festival is an...
15/10/2011 - Occupy Tokyo demonstration - Japan - Following Occupy Wall Street...
14/10/2011 - The iPhone 4S goes on sale in Japan - Japan - Over 800 people camped out on the...
07/10/2011 - Apple fans in Tokyo pay their tributes to the late Steve Jobs - Japan - Flowers, letters, and apples are laid...
06/10/2011 - Steve Jobs Memorial at the Apple Store Ginza - Tokyo - Japan - Less than a day after Steve Jobs, Apple...
21/09/2011 - Massive typhoon hits Japan's Kanto area and creates delays - Japan - A strong typhoon, Ｎo. 15, makes...

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Shopping in Akihabara for electronics - Tokyo

Business

Shopping in Akihabara for electronics - Tokyo

Akihabara, also known as Akihabara Electric Town, is an area of Tokyo, Japan. It is located less than five minutes by rail from Tokyo Station. Japan. 3rd February 2012
by Scott Larson, on 3rd of February 2012
First Anniversary of Japan Tsunami Approaches

Our World

First Anniversary of Japan Tsunami Approaches

A reportage showing the aftermath of the Tsunami in the Mayagi region of the country as the first anniversary approaches. The images reflect the massive devastation and loss of human li...
by mikebracey, on 31st of January 2012
Japan's Tokyo Sky Tree construction site

Our World

Japan's Tokyo Sky Tree construction site

The Tokyo Sky Tree, formerly known as New Tokyo Tower, is a broadcasting, restaurant and observation tower. It has been the tallest structure in Japan since 2010. The tower completion i...
by Jean-Philippe Dain, on 11th of May 2010
Protesters march to be free of nuclear power

Politics

Protesters march to be free of nuclear power

More than 2,000 protesters march through Yokohama’s port side area calling for an end to nuclear energy in the wake of the nuclear disaster following the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and ensu...
by Nodoka Ishida, on 14th of January 2012
Japanese society celebrates emperor's 78th birthday

Society

Japanese society celebrates emperor's 78th birthday

In 1989 Emperor Akihito became Japan's 125th emperor. The Emperor celebrates his 78th birthday during a celebration and gives a speech. Chiyoda. 23rd December 2011
by Yoko Morimoto, on 23rd of December 2011
Historical Taisho period Festival in Japan

Arts & Entertainment

Historical Taisho period Festival in Japan

Taisho Jidai Matsuri Festival is an historical reenactment parade in authentic period costumes. Saitama, Japan. 29th October, 2011.
by Miyoko Fukushima, on 29th of October 2011
Occupy Tokyo demonstration

Politics

Occupy Tokyo demonstration

Following Occupy Wall Street demonstration, Occupy Tokyo was held at Chiyoda-ku area. Tokyo, Japan. 15th October, 2011
by Mitsu_Maeda, on 15th of October 2011
The iPhone 4S goes on sale in Japan

Business

The iPhone 4S goes on sale in Japan

Over 800 people camped out on the streets of Tokyo in the up market Ginza shopping area, for the chance to buy the new iPhone 4S that went on sale in the Apple store at 8am. Ginza, Toky...
by Damon Coulter, on 14th of October 2011
Apple fans in Tokyo pay their tributes to the late Steve Jobs

Society

Apple fans in Tokyo pay their tributes to the late Stev...

Flowers, letters, and apples are laid in front of the Apple store in Ginza, Tokyo, for CEO Steve Jobs who passed away after a long battle with cancer. Tokyo, Japan. 7th October 2011
by Scott Larson, on 7th of October 2011
Steve Jobs Memorial at the Apple Store Ginza - Tokyo

Business

Steve Jobs Memorial at the Apple Store Ginza - Tokyo

Less than a day after Steve Jobs, Apple co-found and technology luminary, passed away, dozens flocked to the Apple Store Ginza in Tokyo, to pay their respects. Flowers, apples, cards an...
by darrenmurph, on 6th of October 2011
Tokyo becomes a ghost town following earthquake

Environment

Tokyo becomes a ghost town following earthquake

A bustling Tokyo saw empty streets in the days following the major earthquake. 15th March 2011
by Alexander Widding, on 15th of March 2011
Massive typhoon hits Japan's Kanto area and creates delays

Environment

Massive typhoon hits Japan's Kanto area and creates del...

A strong typhoon, Ｎo. 15, makes landfall in Japan and passes through the Kanto region, including Tokyo. A typhoon is a mature tropical cyclone that develops in the Pacific Ocean. 21st S...
by Miyoko Fukushima, on 21st of September 2011
Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda Wins DPJ Election for new PM

Politics

Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda Wins DPJ Election for n...

Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda won a runoff for the presidency of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan against Industry Minister Banri Kaieda. Newspapers issued extra editions carrying...
by Miyoko Fukushima, on 29th of August 2011
Anti-Nuclear protest follows Hiroshima Anniversary

Politics

Anti-Nuclear protest follows Hiroshima Anniversary

Heading from the Peace Park after the anniversary ceremony of the bombing of Hiroshima, a large group of smiling, peaceful protesters walked through the city shouting anti-war and anti-...
by jj walsh, on 6th of August 2011
Peace Memorial Ceremony at Hiroshima

Society

Peace Memorial Ceremony at Hiroshima

Japanese Prime Minister Kan spoke about a power future for Japan free of a nuclear danger, as many people came to protest nuclear power during a Peace Memorial Ceremony on the 66th anni...
by jj walsh, on 6th of August 2011
Aftermath and clean up of the Tohoku disaster - Kesennuma

Our World

Aftermath and clean up of the Tohoku disaster - Kesennu...

On Friday March 11th 2011, at 2:45 PM, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck in the western Pacific Ocean, 75 kilometers East of the Tohoku region of Japan. The earthquake triggered a large...
by Stephan Jarvis, on 4th of May 2011
Aftermath and clean up of the Tohoku disaster - Ishinomaki

Our World

Aftermath and clean up of the Tohoku disaster - Ishinom...

On Friday March 11th 2011, at 2:45 PM, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck in the western Pacific Ocean, 75 kilometers East of the Tohoku region of Japan. The earthquake triggered a large...
by Stephan Jarvis, on 3rd of May 2011
Aftermath and clean up of the Tohoku disaster - Minamisanriku

Our World

Aftermath and clean up of the Tohoku disaster - Minamis...

On Friday March 11th 2011, at 2:45 PM, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck in the western Pacific Ocean, 75 kilometers East of the Tohoku region of Japan. The earthquake triggered a large...
by Stephan Jarvis, on 6th of May 2011
Terrestrial TVs completely digitalized in Japan

Our World

Terrestrial TVs completely digitalized in Japan

Terrestrial television completely shifted to digital Sunday, July 24 at noon in most areas in Japan. The shift was postponed to March 31 in 2012 in the three Tohoku prefectures, Iwate, ...
by Miyoko Fukushima, on 24th of July 2011
Japan, Yamato: Awa Odori Festival

Arts & Entertainment

Japan, Yamato: Awa Odori Festival

Personnel from Navail Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi and Japan Marinetime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) perform in the Awa Odori festival in Yamato.
by COMSEVENTHFLT, on 23rd of July 2011

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How many people have sold

Submitted by Robert J. Hartung III on Thu, 25/03/2010 - 05:04.

How many people have sold anything through demotix?

Hey Japan Team, does anybody

Submitted by Ingmar Zahorsky on Mon, 09/11/2009 - 07:14.

Hey Japan Team, does anybody know the agenda of Obama for this Friday? I will try to cover it if I can get the access. I have an ID for one of the magazines I work for. Will try to contact the American Embassy and find out specifics. Any ideas? Thanks.

Hello team, I hope everyone

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Fri, 09/10/2009 - 10:17.

Hello team, I hope everyone is ok. It would be really interesting to see reports and images of the Typhoon.
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Great election coverage Team

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Thu, 03/09/2009 - 15:55.

Great election coverage Team - thanks for sharing your reports with the community!

We're really exited about the quality and quantity of the reports from Japan!
Keep up the great work!

Can anyone get images/report

Submitted by Ed Hadfield on Wed, 05/08/2009 - 10:17.

Can anyone get images/report of 'Japans first jury trial' in Tokyo?