The Japan Times Online

Getting the scoop on life in Japan

The Japan Times Online not only covers the top stories of the day, but also gives a glimpse into Japanese culture through its reports on the latest business, sports and cultural news. The Arts and Culture section contains some great reading exploring how cutting-edge contemporary art can sit alongside Japan 's traditional crafts culture, which is rooted firmly in the past.

The site also gives good, opinionated comments on a variety of restaurants in Tokyo and all over Japan . At Tête-à-tête, one journalist's favoured French bistro, the emphasis is on meat and fowl. He recommends the terrine of foie gras and dried persimmon, adorned with smoked duck and Chinese truffles. Even if you splurge here, your pockets will only be 4,000 yen lighter; something of a bargain in Tokyo .

Japan Times online unfolds pretty much how you would expect a quality broadsheet to read. Besides sharp reporting that always aims to adhere to their motto 'all the news without fear or favour', you'll find everything from opinion pieces to sports roundups. Plus music, movies and fine art reviews. It's a good read and a great introduction to Japan .

www.japantimes.co.jp

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