Things just got really lonely at the top. After perennial troublemaker Asashoryu quit sumo following allegations he attacked a man outside a Tokyo nightspot, Hakuho remains as the sole yokozuna and hot favorite to cart home the Emperor’s Cup at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament getting under way on Sunday.
Alas, sumo without Asashoryu, who took time out from his reputed street brawling to also win the New Year’s meet, could be a lot like watching a one-man show - predictable and lacking the unique pizzazz that the Mongolian firebrand brought to the sport. (Japan Times)
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THE CLASSICA TOKYO, a famous wedding hall, is currently looking for a polite and enthusiastic doorman who can provide our guests with services including the opening and closing of doors and offering directions in a professional and timely manner.

Wedding Hall : THE CLASSICA TOKYO
Location : 7-12-27 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Working days : Sat,　Sun and National holidays
Working hours : 9:00 ～ 16:00
Salary : ￥1,300 / hour
* Transportation expense will be provided.

Students and those who are seeking part-time jobs in weekends are welcome!

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★勤務地住所/東京都港区六本木7－12－27
★勤務曜日/土日祝のみ。学生はもちろん、平日に別の仕事をしている社会人の方のＷワークも可能です。
★勤務時間/９：００～１６：００
★時給/￥１，３００
★交通費全額支給

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A seven-car shinkansen line inspection train runs about once every 10 days between Tokyo and Hakata in Fukuoka Prefecture, and rail buffs who spot it claim it brings good luck.
The train has been nicknamed “Dr. Yellow” because of its color but it is officially called a comprehensive shinkansen test train. The test train that travels the 1,174-km distance between Tokyo and Hakata is popular with rail fans. An urban legend has it happiness comes to those who spot it.
Its timetable is not published. Nevertheless, a Web site details the places and times it passes so those interested may figure out when they can see it. A cheering crowd with cameras was on hand when Dr. Yellow pulled into Shin-Osaka Station en route to Hakata in December.
All of the coaches’ windows are blocked out. Carriages six and seven house large equipment to gauge signals and electricity. A dome in coach five lets inspectors view pantograph connections. (Japan Times)
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BiOS is currently looking for a number of skilled Java developers to work for an Equity IT team in leading a investment bank in Tokyo, via a well known global vendor. The successful candidates will be delivering and developing tools and solutions required by the cash equities business, and also involved in maintaining and enhancing technology trading platforms. Understanding of FIX client connectivity is required for this position.

 Minimum of 5 years Java programming experience years in finance.
 Understanding of front side and UI side development
 Financial knowledge of Cash equity.
 Understanding of FIX Client connectivity.
 Strong analytical skills
 Excellent communication skills in English.
 Japanese language skill is preferred but not essential.
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A new contract placement opening with one of our customers, a vendor supplying services to an investment bank in Tokyo. You will work as an Analyst Developer for the equity IT team providing clients with a high-level of service from both a functional and technological perspective. You will be required to deliver consistent, stable solutions for domestic equity reporting requirements and systems, as well as maintaining a development / testing environment and building tools to streamline internal processes.

 Hands on Unix/Linux skills and Shell/ scripting
 Knowledge and experience of RDMS (UDB preferable)
 Knowledge and experience of Tibco/RVRD
 Strong understanding of Cash Equities Front and/or Middle Office (APAC markets)
 Knowledge of Japan Equity Compliance processes and systems
 Excellent communication skills in English. …
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"Abflug 2010 - Toshiya Motai Seminar Student Exhibition"

at Makii Masaru Fine Art

Media: Painting - Installation - Art Party

(2010-03-05 - 2010-03-16)
Reception For The Artist on 2010-03-12 from 17:00 to 20:00
Gallery talk by art critic Akihiko Takami

“Abflug” means takeoff in German. This exhibition features work by 4 students of the Motai seminar at Tokyo Zokei University who are graduating and “taking off” this spring, including an installation of meta-paintings by Orie Takikawa, narrative paintings depicting the relationship between the self and other by Sae Tanaka, a fragile installation by Kazuyo Tsukamoto, and a “morphologia” project by Asami Hagiwara.

[Image: Sae Tanaka, "For You, Singing Somewhere" (2009-10), oil on canvas, 194x162cm]

Annie Aube "Dangerous Curiosity"

at Galeria de Muerte

Media: Other - Art Party

(2010-03-12 - 2010-04-17)
Opening Reception on 2010-03-12 from 19:00

Solo show by Annie Aube, whose works were shown in Japan for the first time at the 101 Tokyo Art Fair in 2008. Since then she has exhibited her work under Galeria de Muerte at group exhibitions and art fairs, winning critical acclaim. On display are new embroidery works based on the story of Bluebeard in the Grimm fairy tales.

Utako Shindo Exhibition

at Youkobo Art Space

Media: Photography - Installation - Art Party - Art Talk

(2010-03-11 - 2010-03-28)
Opening Reception on 2010-03-13 from 17:00 to 20:00

The work will be produced through a six-week studio residency at Youkobo. In a world where various senses of value intersect, Utako will attempt to express a view that anyone would long for. The work will be updated as dialogues with visitors are recorded photographically and textually. ‘Everyday, I travel across Suginami to reside in the studio. There are things that appear to exist unchangingly at any time and at any corner along the journey. There are places where things are similarly repeating or repeated. I look at them from right to left, from top to bottom, feeling the warmth of their gaze upon me, even when my eyes are shut.’ Shindo was born in Tokyo and has been living in Melbourne since 2003.

"Photography by 5 People" Exhibition

at The Artcomplex Center of Tokyo

Media: Photography - Art Party

(2010-03-09 - 2010-03-14)
Opening Reception on 2010-03-13 from 17:00 to 19:00

"Tiramisù" Exhibition

at The Artcomplex Center of Tokyo

Media: Painting - Crafts - Art Party

(2010-03-09 - 2010-03-14)
Opening Reception on 2010-03-13 from 17:00 to 19:00

This “Tiramisu” (which means “pick me up” in Italian) exhibition features a wide range of work in various genres.