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TOKYO NOTICE BOARD SEPTEMBER 04. 2020Japan's Time To Shine: Revisiting The 1964 Tokyo Olympics by Patrick Hattman
Less than two decades following defeat in World War II, Tokyo was selected as the host city for the 1964 Summer Olympic Games. Despite the devastation wrought by many years of war and resulting damage to the national psyche, Japan was recovering rapidly as the 1960s opened. Putting on the Olympics for the rest of the world was just what the Japanese needed to finish the transformation back to peace and prosperity. In the run-up to the Olympics, the Japanese worked hard to organize the Games and to improve the city's infrastructure, including the shinkansen or "bullet train," which was readied for its debut.
The Tokyo Olympics were held in October that year to avoid the heat, humidity and monsoon rains of summer in the nation's capital. Changes in technology transformed how the Olympics were seen around the world as satellite coverage allowed for live broadcasts. This enabled many stars of the Games to quickly become household names globally, including some of Japan's best Olympians.
The Tokyo Olympics were the first Games staged in an Asian country, a source of considerable pride for Japan. As the host nation, Japan was able to choose a demonstration sport for the Games and picked judo, although only as a men's sport. However, volleyball made its debut as an Olympic team sport in Tokyo, and both men and women competed for medals.
The United States finished atop the medal standings with 36 golds, but the Soviet Union took the overall medal honors with 96. Japan took third place in the gold medal count with 16 - a total not equaled again by the country's athletes until 2004 - and won 29 medals in all.
In women's volleyball, Japan's national team thrilled the nation with a straight-sets victory over the Soviet Union in the gold medal match. In judo, Japan's squad made their countrymen proud by garnering three gold medals, although they were very surprised when Dutchman Anton Geesink bested his Japanese opponent for the fourth one. Other great Japanese athletes included gymnast Yukio Endo, who collected two individual golds and helped Japan to the men's team title, and freestyle wrestling gold medalist Osamu Watanabe, who also finished his career undefeated.
Japan had its chance to shine at the Summer Olympics Games in 1964 and did ever so brightly. Hopefully the same will happen in 2020, even if the Olympics have to be postponed until later in the year, because of the global crisis sparked by the coronavirus outbreak.
Tokyo Fab
TOKYO NOTICE BOARD SEPTEMBER 04. 2020
Harlem International Film Festival - Virtual Event
Celebrating the art of cinema in the home of the Harlem Renaissance, The Harlem International Film Festival (Hi) inspires and entertains by honoring dynamic films by anyone about anything under the sun. Conceived from the belief that we all have unique experiences and perspectives to share, the Festival actively seeks and exhibits fresh work. Hi is committed to exemplifying the eminence that Harlem represents and is dedicated to bringing attention to the finest filmmakers from Harlem to Hong Kong.
The Festival showcases features, documentaries, shorts, animation, youth projects, episodic work and cutting edge music video. Other events include Hi noon lunchtime screenings, the screenplay showdown, panel discussions, nightlife, the Hi Honors and the Renaissance Awards gala.
In addition to showcasing some of the best films from around the world, the Festival also features the Harlem Spotlight, which highlights films produced or directed by Harlem residents, films shot in Harlem, or films about Harlem and her legendary history.
Date: 9/10-13, 2020
http://www.harlemfilmfestival.org/
Toronto International Film Festival - Virtual Event
The 45th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, taking place September 10|19, is tailored to fit the moment, with physical screenings and drive-ins, digital screenings, virtual red carpets, press conferences, and industry talks. This yearfs selection comprises a lineup of 50 new feature films, five programmes of short films, as well as interactive talks, film cast reunions, and Q&As with cast and filmmakers.
For the first time in its history, TIFF will launch a digital platform for the Festival, affording new opportunities to connect with audiences beyond Toronto. TIFF has partnered with Shift72 to develop this industry-leading online platform. Over the 10 days, the platform will host digital screenings, as well as numerous talks and special events.
TIFFfs Industry Conference will welcome thousands of film professionals as always, but online this year, with screenings for press and industry taking place on the Festivalfs digital platform. Now in its third year, TIFFfs Media Inclusion Initiative will continue to accredit all eligible pwople and women emerging film critics who are working towards amplifying their voices in the press corps. New this year, TIFF is offering companies and individuals the opportunity to gift industry access to 250 under-represented emerging filmmakers from around the world, opening doors for those who need it most.
Date: 9/10-20, 2020
https://tiff.net/
Whatfs App With You?
TOKYO NOTICE BOARD SEPTEMBER 04. 2020
Podcast Addict:
Podcast Addict is an excellent podcast app for podcast fans. It features almost every podcast you can think of. In addition, it has a simple and effective UI, plenty of organizational features, plenty of playback and download features, and a single-cost premium version. You can browse podcasts by category or search for them individually. Podcast Addict has Volume Boost, to make voices distinct from the background. It has Mono Audio, which takes the stereo channel and sandwiches them into mono in each ear. Some people have not-good hearing in one ear, so this could be a plus. While listening, of course, you can adjust the playback speed. You can also set download rules, create playlists easily, and it supports both Chromecast and SONOS along with Android Auto and Wear OS. The UI isnft the most elegant thing wefve seen. However, the app makes up for it by hitting literally every other box we could think of.
Microsoft SwiftKey:
Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard is one of the most powerful and customizable third-party keyboards available. It hit the market several years ago with a predictive engine unlike anything any other keyboard had and the app has grown a lot of over the years. Itfs a free download and you can purchase themes for it if you want to. Other features include a dedicated number row, SwiftKey Flow which allows for gesture typing, multiple language support, cross-device syncing of your library and much more. Itfs about as good as it gets in the keyboard space.
Strange but True
TOKYO NOTICE BOARD SEPTEMBER 04. 2020
Penguins Also Binge-Watch!
Pierre, an endangered Northern Rockhopper penguin hasn't been feeling tip top lately. The brave little guy swam across oceans and was found washed up on a beach in Western Australia. He has been spending some time in Perth Zoo's vet department, but staff at the zoo soon realised that being away from other penguins during this time was proving difficult for Pierre and he was rather lonely. So they came up with a brilliant way to lift his spirits while he was feeling under the weather - and it's a lot like how we would spend a sick day at home to be honest. Pierre has been watching documentaries about rockhopper penguins as well as episodes of Pingu. "Pierre's been enjoying watching them and seeing them in their little habitats at their zoo," the keeper reported.
Full Stops are Too Intimidating?!
A recent study claims that young people are intimidated by full stops used in social media communication as they're interpreted as a sign of anger. Teenagers and those in their early twenties who are known as Generation Z - because they've grown up with phones and technology - tend to send shorter messages with very little punctuation. So when full stops are used in text, younger people often perceive it to be passive aggressive, and a sign of irritation. If you send a text message without a full stop, itfs already obvious that youfve concluded the message. So if you add that additional marker for completion, they will read something into it and it tends to be a falling intonation or negative tone. A 2015 study from Binghamton University in New York found that texts ending with a full stop were perceived as insincere, whereas messages ending with exclamation points are considered more heartfelt.
Links
Guesthouse Tokyo
10 minutes to Ikebukuro.
Interhouse
safe and accessible solution for your accommodation needs in Tokyo.
Sakura House
1830 monthly furnished rooms at 204 locations in Tokyo.
BAUHOUSE
Private furnished rooms in Roppongi, Akasaka, Azabu-Juban etc.
J&F Plaza
Furnished & unfurnished guesthouses and apartments in Tokyo.
May Flower House
Tokyo furnished apartments. Ginza, Roppongi, Yotsuya and more.
TenTen Guesthouse
33,000yen/30 days for working holiday students.
GOOD ROOM TOKYO
Share room, Private room, under 50,000yen
MOVE JAPAN
Private furnished rooms in Tokyo with free internet. Call us first or call us last!
Tokyomove.com
Hassle free moving starts from 6000yen.
Tokyo Helping Hands
Very flexible working hours to effectly help you with moving, deliveries, disposal, storage and more!
AirNet Travel
We'll cut you the best air ticket deals anywhere.
Fun Travel
Discount air travel & package tours 2min from Roppongi Stn.
No.1 Travel
We go the extra mile for you. International air tickets and hotels.
JR Tokai Tours
Top-value travel to Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya from Tokyo by Shinkansen.
Matsuda Legal Office
All kinds of Visa, Immigration & Naturalization, International Marriage etc.
Futaba Visa Office
Licensed immigration lawyer & certified public tax consultant.
American Pharmacy
English speaking pharmacy since 1950.
Tokyo Skin Clinic
EU-licensed multi lingual doctors.
Tax-free AKKY
Japanese Appliance, Watch, Souvenirs
Tokyo Speed Dating
1st Sat. & 3rd Sun. at Bari n Roppongi ETC.
Tokyo Spontaneous
Picnic, Parties, Language exchange
TMA
Japanese women & Western men.
Tokyo Fab
TOKYO NOTICE BOARD SEPTEMBER 04. 2020Harlem International Film Festival - Virtual Event
Celebrating the art of cinema in the home of the Harlem Renaissance, The Harlem International Film Festival (Hi) inspires and entertains by honoring dynamic films by anyone about anything under the sun. Conceived from the belief that we all have unique experiences and perspectives to share, the Festival actively seeks and exhibits fresh work. Hi is committed to exemplifying the eminence that Harlem represents and is dedicated to bringing attention to the finest filmmakers from Harlem to Hong Kong.
The Festival showcases features, documentaries, shorts, animation, youth projects, episodic work and cutting edge music video. Other events include Hi noon lunchtime screenings, the screenplay showdown, panel discussions, nightlife, the Hi Honors and the Renaissance Awards gala.
In addition to showcasing some of the best films from around the world, the Festival also features the Harlem Spotlight, which highlights films produced or directed by Harlem residents, films shot in Harlem, or films about Harlem and her legendary history.
Date: 9/10-13, 2020
http://www.harlemfilmfestival.org/
Toronto International Film Festival - Virtual Event
The 45th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, taking place September 10|19, is tailored to fit the moment, with physical screenings and drive-ins, digital screenings, virtual red carpets, press conferences, and industry talks. This yearfs selection comprises a lineup of 50 new feature films, five programmes of short films, as well as interactive talks, film cast reunions, and Q&As with cast and filmmakers.
For the first time in its history, TIFF will launch a digital platform for the Festival, affording new opportunities to connect with audiences beyond Toronto. TIFF has partnered with Shift72 to develop this industry-leading online platform. Over the 10 days, the platform will host digital screenings, as well as numerous talks and special events.
TIFFfs Industry Conference will welcome thousands of film professionals as always, but online this year, with screenings for press and industry taking place on the Festivalfs digital platform. Now in its third year, TIFFfs Media Inclusion Initiative will continue to accredit all eligible pwople and women emerging film critics who are working towards amplifying their voices in the press corps. New this year, TIFF is offering companies and individuals the opportunity to gift industry access to 250 under-represented emerging filmmakers from around the world, opening doors for those who need it most.
Date: 9/10-20, 2020
https://tiff.net/
Whatfs App With You?
TOKYO NOTICE BOARD SEPTEMBER 04. 2020Podcast Addict:
Podcast Addict is an excellent podcast app for podcast fans. It features almost every podcast you can think of. In addition, it has a simple and effective UI, plenty of organizational features, plenty of playback and download features, and a single-cost premium version. You can browse podcasts by category or search for them individually. Podcast Addict has Volume Boost, to make voices distinct from the background. It has Mono Audio, which takes the stereo channel and sandwiches them into mono in each ear. Some people have not-good hearing in one ear, so this could be a plus. While listening, of course, you can adjust the playback speed. You can also set download rules, create playlists easily, and it supports both Chromecast and SONOS along with Android Auto and Wear OS. The UI isnft the most elegant thing wefve seen. However, the app makes up for it by hitting literally every other box we could think of.
Microsoft SwiftKey:
Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard is one of the most powerful and customizable third-party keyboards available. It hit the market several years ago with a predictive engine unlike anything any other keyboard had and the app has grown a lot of over the years. Itfs a free download and you can purchase themes for it if you want to. Other features include a dedicated number row, SwiftKey Flow which allows for gesture typing, multiple language support, cross-device syncing of your library and much more. Itfs about as good as it gets in the keyboard space.
Strange but True
TOKYO NOTICE BOARD SEPTEMBER 04. 2020
Penguins Also Binge-Watch!
Pierre, an endangered Northern Rockhopper penguin hasn't been feeling tip top lately. The brave little guy swam across oceans and was found washed up on a beach in Western Australia. He has been spending some time in Perth Zoo's vet department, but staff at the zoo soon realised that being away from other penguins during this time was proving difficult for Pierre and he was rather lonely. So they came up with a brilliant way to lift his spirits while he was feeling under the weather - and it's a lot like how we would spend a sick day at home to be honest. Pierre has been watching documentaries about rockhopper penguins as well as episodes of Pingu. "Pierre's been enjoying watching them and seeing them in their little habitats at their zoo," the keeper reported.
Full Stops are Too Intimidating?!
A recent study claims that young people are intimidated by full stops used in social media communication as they're interpreted as a sign of anger. Teenagers and those in their early twenties who are known as Generation Z - because they've grown up with phones and technology - tend to send shorter messages with very little punctuation. So when full stops are used in text, younger people often perceive it to be passive aggressive, and a sign of irritation. If you send a text message without a full stop, itfs already obvious that youfve concluded the message. So if you add that additional marker for completion, they will read something into it and it tends to be a falling intonation or negative tone. A 2015 study from Binghamton University in New York found that texts ending with a full stop were perceived as insincere, whereas messages ending with exclamation points are considered more heartfelt.
Links
Guesthouse Tokyo10 minutes to Ikebukuro. Interhousesafe and accessible solution for your accommodation needs in Tokyo. Sakura House1830 monthly furnished rooms at 204 locations in Tokyo. BAUHOUSEPrivate furnished rooms in Roppongi, Akasaka, Azabu-Juban etc. |
J&F PlazaFurnished & unfurnished guesthouses and apartments in Tokyo. May Flower HouseTokyo furnished apartments. Ginza, Roppongi, Yotsuya and more. TenTen Guesthouse33,000yen/30 days for working holiday students. GOOD ROOM TOKYOShare room, Private room, under 50,000yen |
MOVE JAPANPrivate furnished rooms in Tokyo with free internet. Call us first or call us last! Tokyomove.comHassle free moving starts from 6000yen. |
Tokyo Helping HandsVery flexible working hours to effectly help you with moving, deliveries, disposal, storage and more! |
AirNet TravelWe'll cut you the best air ticket deals anywhere. Fun TravelDiscount air travel & package tours 2min from Roppongi Stn. |
No.1 TravelWe go the extra mile for you. International air tickets and hotels. JR Tokai ToursTop-value travel to Kyoto, Osaka, Nagoya from Tokyo by Shinkansen. |
Matsuda Legal OfficeAll kinds of Visa, Immigration & Naturalization, International Marriage etc. |
Futaba Visa OfficeLicensed immigration lawyer & certified public tax consultant. |
|
American PharmacyEnglish speaking pharmacy since 1950. |
Tokyo Skin ClinicEU-licensed multi lingual doctors. |
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Tax-free AKKYJapanese Appliance, Watch, Souvenirs |
Tokyo Speed Dating1st Sat. & 3rd Sun. at Bari n Roppongi ETC. Tokyo SpontaneousPicnic, Parties, Language exchange |
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TMAJapanese women & Western men. |
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