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Behind the Billboards: The Men Who Hang Above Tokyo
A group of rope climbers steadies themself against a Tokyo building near the Shibuya crossing. Photo: Ramiro Vargas / chilanga.com : Suspended between the sky and the city, Tokyo’s rope climbers live in a world that most people only look up to—literally. These unsung heroes, who hang from skyscrapers to install or maintain billboards, banners, and signage, risk their lives daily for the visuals that define the capital’s skyline. Rope climbing work in Tokyo isn’t glamorous, bu
Nov 62 min read


The Future Japan Votes On
File photo:RV / chilanga.com As Japan moves closer to its 2025 National Elections, the spotlight turns toward a critical and often...
Jul 192 min read


A Scandal Beneath the Surface—The University of Tokyo, Cosmetic Research, and Misappropriated Luxury
What is really happening in this case involving public resources. In Japan—a country known for its discipline, order, and academic...
May 102 min read


From Murals to Media: How the World Views U.S. Elections
The U.S. presidential elections are often a spectacle not only for Americans but for audiences worldwide. In the aftermath of these...
Nov 19, 20242 min read


According to international media reports US President Donald Trump Secures Victory in 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
In a decisive electoral vote victory, US President Donald Trump has been elected as the next President of the United States, marking a...
Nov 6, 20241 min read
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