Archive for January, 2017

News, Politics

Anti-Trump protesters take to the streets of Tokyo

Anti-Trump protesters take to the streets of Tokyo

(All photos by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO) People marched the streets of Tokyo on Friday night to protest againt Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 45th President of the United States. An […]

Entertainment, International Celebrities, Movie Premieres

Oliver Stone promotes “Snowden” in Tokyo

Oliver Stone promotes “Snowden” in Tokyo

(All photos by YUTAKA/AFLO) American director Oliver Stone made an appearance at the press conference for his film “Snowden” in Tokyo today. The biopic stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Edward Snowden, […]

Features, Modern Japan, News, Technology

Tokyo Auto Salon 2017

Tokyo Auto Salon 2017

(Photo by Yoshio Tsunoda/AFLO) Tokyo Auto Salon 2017 was held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba from January 13 to 15. Japan’s largest show for custom cars celebrated its 35th anniversary […]

Features, Traditional Japan

Coming of Age Celebration: Mikoshi in the Sea

Coming of Age Celebration: Mikoshi in the Sea

(All photos by Yoshio Tsunoda/AFLO) Traditional Coming of Age ceremony took place in Katase Enoshima beach in Kanagawa Prefecture on January 15. New adults who will turn 20 years old […]

Features, Food, Japan Daily Life, Traditional Japan

Tokyo Governor Koike Visits Tsukiji Fish Market

Tokyo Governor Koike Visits Tsukiji Fish Market

(All photos by AFLO) Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike inspects the Tsukiji wholesale market in Tokyo, Japan on January 12, 2017. The market was scheduled to relocate to a nearby Toyosu […]