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Japanese Consulate San Francisco Vice Consul Charged with Assualt and 14 Counts of Domestic Violence

May 9, 2012 – 5:58 am |

An interesting turn of events that should test the diplomatic will of Japan and the  application of domestic and international law. The LA TImes reports:
“A Japanese consulate official faces felony charges after San Mateo County …

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Obama Makes Good on Promise to Attack Yakuza

February 26, 2012 – 11:12 am | One Comment

Well, I guess that America made good on its promise to go after Japan’s yakuza. In my previous post on US President Obama declared war on the yakuza via an Executive Order: Blocking Property of …

Japan Opens Comment Period Regarding Hague Convention on International Parental Child Abduction

October 12, 2011 – 3:53 am |

For those following international parental kidnapping and child custody cases involving Japan, here is some news that you can use:

[Via the American Embassy Tokyo] “The United States Embassy was encouraged by the Government of Japan’s …

Black Tokyo Introduces Black Water

August 11, 2011 – 7:38 am |

Octave One will be performing in Tokyo on Saturday August 13th at the “Raft 3rd Anniversary party” held at the “Womb” in Shibuya. The group has released some terrific music, but I would have to say that “BlackWater” featuring Ann Saunderson is my all time favorite song.

Black in Japan Series

June 16, 2011 – 11:40 am |
Black in Japan Series

Hey BT’ers!
Here is an interesting video series by Gimmeaflakeman on being black in Japan. The first person interviewed in Kemushichan. Be sure to check out her FB page, YouTube videos and Gaman series..

Tokyo’s First Lady Of Soul

March 4, 2011 – 12:43 pm | One Comment
Tokyo’s First Lady Of Soul

Black Tokyo is pleased to present a new series of posts on Blacks in Japan’s entertainment industry. Our first story features singer, song writer and producer, Ms. Brenda Vaughn.
According to information obtained from the CD …

First Fridays & Black History Month Launch Party

February 3, 2011 – 12:31 pm |
First Fridays & Black History Month Launch Party

Hello BT’ers! Here is the first of seven events planned by the Tokyo Black Professionals to celebrate Black History Month. The seven-event series kicks off with First Fridays!
BTW, I will post various articles relating to …

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