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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Heart on his sleeve: Artist Yoshitomo Nara in a re-creation of his studio at his current exhibition.]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[A still from "Films for 'TEMA HIMA: the Art of Living in Tohoku'" showing Kozo Tazawa working at the Tsugaru Iron Works in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
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		<lastmod>2013-01-14T10:52:47+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Thrill of the beast: A detail of "Dragon and Clouds" by Soga Shohaku (1763).]]></image:caption>
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			<image:caption><![CDATA[Art that resonates today: A detail from "In Praise of the Tohoku District"by Shiko Munakata.]]></image:caption>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/08/02/arts/openings-in-tokyo/ilya-repin-master-works-from-the-state-tretyakov-gallery/</loc>
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		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/01/26/arts/witnessing-chinas-new-cultural-revolution/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-14T13:13:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/01/26/arts/openings-in-tokyo/jack-goldstein/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-14T13:13:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/01/22/books/book-reviews/fresh-light-on-history-books/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-14T13:13:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/01/22/books/book-reviews/art-seto-bringing-islands-back-to-life/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-14T13:13:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/01/26/arts/japans-role-in-the-19th-century-modernization-of-chinese-art/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-14T13:13:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/01/26/arts/japans-role-in-the-19th-century-modernization-of-chinese-art-2/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-14T13:13:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fa20120126a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fa20120126a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Modernizing traditionalists: "Portrait of Jiang Biwei" by Xu Beihong]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/1999/04/10/films/film-reviews/making-the-grade-from-the-couch/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-14T13:14:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/1999/04/13/films/film-reviews/death-and-the-maiden-filmmaker/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-14T13:14:18+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/1999/06/25/films/film-reviews/lost-opportunity-of-the-disco-daze/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-14T13:14:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/1999/06/04/films/film-reviews/somewhere-over-the-airwaves/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-14T13:14:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/1999/07/06/films/film-reviews/going-for-more-than-two-dimensions/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-14T13:14:19+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/1999/07/20/films/film-reviews/neighbors-move-from-paper-to-screen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-14T13:14:20+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/1999/08/28/films/film-reviews/rooting-for-a-new-life-on-the-open-road/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-14T13:14:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/1999/08/10/films/film-reviews/strangers-on-the-crossroads-of-life/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-14T13:14:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/1999/11/19/films/film-reviews/should-auld-new-wavers-be-forgot/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-14T13:15:05+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/12/27/arts/japans-public-museums-enjoy-a-makeover/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T18:27:21+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fa20121227a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fa20121227a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Death and rebirth: Untitled, from the "Ametsuchi" series (2012).]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/12/27/arts/openings-in-tokyo/a-history-and-aesthetics-of-guilloche-patterns-in-the-modern-banknote-design/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T18:27:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/12/27/arts/openings-outside-tokyo/ikko-narahara-the-sky-in-my-hands/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T18:28:42+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fa20121227o1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fa20121227o1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA["The sea wall; island without green; Gunkanjima" from "Human Land" (1954-57)]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/12/27/arts/openings-in-tokyo/hiroshige-fifty-three-post-stations-of-the-tokaido-series/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T18:28:49+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fa20121227t3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fa20121227t3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Utagawa Hiroshige's "Hakone: lake" from "Fifty-three Stages on the Tokaido,' (ca. 1833 -34)]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/12/27/arts/openings-in-tokyo/20th-anniversary-special-exhibition-opening-of-edo-tokyo-museum/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T18:28:53+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fa20121227t1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fa20121227t1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Gusoku helmet and suit of armor (17th century)]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/04/06/events/events-outside-tokyo/catch-a-glimpse-of-geisha-at-annual-spring-dance-event-in-kyoto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:38:45+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/11/02/events/events-outside-tokyo/outdoor-art-exhibition-comes-with-instruction-from-the-artists-on-show/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:38:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/03/09/events/events-outside-tokyo/electronic-music-artists-host-dual-events-to-aid-japanese-red-cross/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:38:46+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/05/25/events/events-outside-tokyo/fest-focuses-on-european-film/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:38:51+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120525a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120525a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Continental flair: A scene from "Looking For Eric," which will be screened at EU Film Days.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/12/07/events/events-outside-tokyo/classical-music-concert-raises-cash-for-charity/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:39:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20121207a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20121207a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Helping Handel: An orchestra performs at last year's Japan International Volunteer Center Concert in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/10/05/events/events-outside-tokyo/the-streets-are-alive-with-the-sound-of-jazz/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:39:31+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20121005a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20121005a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Beat it: Musicians play Yokohama Jazz Promenade last year. © masanori naruse]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/04/27/events/events-outside-tokyo/multilingual-art-event-hopes-to-educate/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:40:02+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120427a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120427a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Art walk: The Tokyo Art &amp; Antiques tour is a popular activity during the event.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/10/05/events/events-outside-tokyo/pet-expo-helps-fido-look-spot-on/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:40:09+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20121005a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20121005a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dogs on the catwalk: Dog owners and their pets take part in a canine fashion show at last year's Pet Expo in Osaka. The event caters to all types of furry friends.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/09/06/events/events-outside-tokyo/hammer-head-studio-to-support-young-artists-in-yokohama/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:40:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120906a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120906a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Giving the arts a lift: An open studio will be held at Yokohama's Hammer-head Studio, a converted warehouse that is hosting almost 50 artists and artist groups for the next two years. It takes its name from a hammerhead crane that is situated nearby (top).]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/06/15/events/events-outside-tokyo/boat-races-to-mark-festival/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:40:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120615a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120615a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Southern spirit: Boat races are a major part of the various events that mark the Hare Festival in Okinawa Prefecture.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/02/24/events/events-outside-tokyo/festival-in-niigata-takes-advantage-of-the-weather-for-snow-themed-fun/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:40:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/11/16/events/events-outside-tokyo/theater-wants-to-involve-locals/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:40:25+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/04/27/events/events-outside-tokyo/acrobatic-bicyclists-to-make-shizuoka-a-stage/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:41:59+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120427a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120427a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Pop a wheelie: Ten actors will perform in alleys around Shizuoka.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/06/01/events/events-outside-tokyo/lantern-spectacle-and-costume-parade-commemorate-lords-arrival/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:43:01+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/08/03/events/events-outside-tokyo/world-cosplay-summit-to-hit-its-climax-in-nagoya/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:43:24+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120803a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120803a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Fancy dress: A woman takes part in last year's World Cosplay Summit in Nagoya. The event awards prizes and features an anime-themed concert.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/03/02/events/events-outside-tokyo/fiery-nara-festival-promises-to-spark-some-good-luck-for-its-visitors/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:43:31+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/10/12/events/events-outside-tokyo/aircraft-show-to-offer-visitors-close-up-tour/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:43:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20121012a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20121012a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Every four years the Japan International Aerospace Exhibition takes place allowing visitors to get hands-on with various aircraft.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/07/06/events/events-outside-tokyo/rugs-secrets-to-unravel-in-gion/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:43:41+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120706a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120706a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Life's tapestry: The Minami Kannon Yama float is adorned with a tapestry that has an interesting story.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/07/20/events/events-outside-tokyo/party-at-night-with-the-animals-at-japans-zoos/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:43:50+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120720a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120720a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[If you go down to the zoo tonight: Visitors listen to an expert on elephants at Tokyo's Ueno Park Zoo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/09/06/events/events-outside-tokyo/coming-to-i-house/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:43:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/05/11/events/events-outside-tokyo/tao-goes-back-to-japans-roots-for-new-shows/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:43:51+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/04/06/events/events-outside-tokyo/exhibition-tells-a-cute-tale-of-kawaii-culture/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:44:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120406a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120406a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Adorable art: Work by artists such as Kiichi Tsutaya (above) and Ado Mizumori will go on display at Yayoi Museum in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/02/03/events/events-outside-tokyo/ice-sculptures-snow-slides-at-hokkaido-fest/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:45:13+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120203a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120203a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winter in the city: Scenes from last year's Sapporo Snow Festival show the range of activities available for visitors to enjoy.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/08/17/events/events-outside-tokyo/director-ruthie-shatz-to-visit-documentary-film-festival-in-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:45:16+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120817a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120817a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Winning story: The film "The Collaborator and his Family" will be screened at the Documentary Dream Show: Yamagata in Tokyo, with its director, Ruthie Shatz, joining a discussion session afterward.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/12/28/events/events-outside-tokyo/instead-of-visiting-one-shrine-visit-seven/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:45:17+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/09/28/events/events-outside-tokyo/yokohama-garden-goes-for-seasonal-ambience-during-five-day-moon-viewing-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:45:24+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/07/20/events/events-outside-tokyo/the-infamous-queen-of-style/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:45:30+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120720a3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120720a3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA["Queen of France, Marie Antoinette" by Vigee Le Brun (1786-87)]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/09/06/events/events-outside-tokyo/play-challenges-womans-role-by-examining-the-life-of-poet-kanoko-okamoto/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:45:45+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120906a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120906a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Mother's play: Misa Yoshino (second from right), plays the role of the late poet and novelist Kanoko Okamoto in "Egeria," a play based on Okamoto's life.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/05/11/events/events-outside-tokyo/global-photo-organization-to-open-tokyo-chapter-with-311-event/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:46:21+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/05/04/events/events-outside-tokyo/babies-set-to-tear-up-the-ring/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:47:25+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120504a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120504a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[The crying game: Two toddlers battle it out through tears during Gokoku Shrine's annual naki-zumo (crying baby sumo) event.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/11/16/events/events-outside-tokyo/community-art-project-pops-up/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:48:00+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
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			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20121116a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Kanda spirit: Artist Go Watanabe stands in front of a piece he created for Trans Arts Tokyo in the city's Kanda district.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/06/22/events/events-outside-tokyo/model-train-buff-brings-out-his-toys-for-everyone/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:48:43+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120622a1b.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120622a1b.jpg]]></image:title>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/07/27/events/events-outside-tokyo/cinema-underneath-the-stars/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:49:03+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120727a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120727a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Starring role: Grab a seat early and watch a movie outside at The Starlight Cinema.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/02/24/events/events-outside-tokyo/film-focuses-on-brazils-favelas/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:49:23+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120224a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120224a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[City life: A Brazilian graffiti artist tells his story in Japanese-Lebanese filmmaker Soraya Umewaka's new documentary, "I am Happy."]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/05/25/events/events-outside-tokyo/shakuhachi-players-to-gather-in-kyoto-for-festival/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:49:28+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120525a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120525a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flute loops: People in Sydney learn how to play the shakuhachi.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/06/01/events/events-outside-tokyo/beer-lovers-to-start-summer-with-new-brew/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:49:29+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/11/23/events/events-outside-tokyo/student-jazz-event-shows-importance-of-culture/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:49:30+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/07/27/events/events-outside-tokyo/sisi-stars-in-new-exhibition/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:49:52+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120727a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120727a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Flashy: A diamond-studded hair pin named "Sisi's Stars," owned by Vienna-based jewelry maker Rozet &amp; Fischmeister.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/10/12/events/events-outside-tokyo/tea-ceremony-party-holds-more-in-store-than-just-a-quick-drink/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:50:06+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/11/09/events/events-outside-tokyo/region-event-proves-you-can-go-home-again/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:50:23+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/03/09/events/events-outside-tokyo/drummers-hope-to-support-earthquake-victims/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:50:26+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120309a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120309a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[They bang the drums: A drum troupe from Tokyo's International Christian University will perform to support a children's charity.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/06/22/events/events-outside-tokyo/film-tackles-identity-issues/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:50:27+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/02/10/events/events-outside-tokyo/dancer-goes-through-time-in-new-show/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:50:38+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120210a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120210a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Express yourself: Dancer Izabela Chlewinska takes inspiration from author Kurt Vonnegut and philosopher Seneca for her piece, "Tralfamadoria."]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/09/28/events/events-outside-tokyo/summer-goes-out-with-a-bang/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:50:39+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120928a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120928a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Work it: The city of Tsuchiura hosts a massive fireworks contest next weekend, but tickets should be purchased in advance if you want a seat.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/10/19/events/events-outside-tokyo/print-show-profits-to-fund-scholarships/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:50:44+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20121019a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20121019a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Print club: Prints by Kayoko Miyayama (above) and Koichi Maeda (below), will be included in the 57th College Women's Association Japan Print Show.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/06/01/events/events-outside-tokyo/sanno-matsuri-means-festival-season-is-near/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:50:55+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120601a3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120601a3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Festive march: People participate in a previous Sanno Matsuri parade in Tokyo.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/02/17/events/events-outside-tokyo/yokohama-event-to-become-meeting-place-for-performing-artists/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:50:56+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/01/27/events/events-outside-tokyo/hayashi-drums-up-a-birthday-performance/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:51:23+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120127a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120127a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[He bangs the drums: Eitetsu Hayashi plans to showcase 40 years of experience.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/06/08/events/events-outside-tokyo/get-cool-as-summer-moves-in/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:51:32+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120608a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120608a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Chill out: Visitors to Tokyo's Ueno Park will be treated to host of ice-related activities at this weekend's Tokyo Ice Festival.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/03/23/events/events-outside-tokyo/liszt-masterpiece-christus-gets-a-rare-showing-in-tokyo/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:51:59+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/10/12/events/events-outside-tokyo/all-aboard-for-art-area-b1/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:52:01+09:00</lastmod>
		<image:image>
			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20121012a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20121012a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[A taste of things to come: Visitors to Art Area B1 can expect to see work similar to Miwa Yanagi's recent theatrical production "1924 Machine Man."]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/01/20/events/events-outside-tokyo/drawing-up-a-performance-without-talk/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:53:04+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120120a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120120a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[No talking: Enjoy art regardless of your native tongue by checking out the South Korean production "The Drawing Show."]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/02/10/events/events-outside-tokyo/mets-mayhem-hits-the-screen/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:53:07+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120210a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120210a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Midsummer mashup: The Metropolitan Opera's production of "The Enchanted Island" will be screened in theaters in Japan.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/08/24/events/events-outside-tokyo/chips-and-art-garden-make-art-accessible-to-everyone/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:53:11+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120824a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120824a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[All access: Two events present purchasable artworks, including Vista lab's "Diorama Ceramic Pots" (above) at Chips, and "Daily Life #17" by Hangyomans at Art Garden.]]></image:caption>
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	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/06/15/events/events-outside-tokyo/ballerina-ananiashvili-set-to-play-swan-lake-role-for-last-time-in-japan/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:53:29+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120615a3a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120615a3a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Nina Ananiashvili]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/08/17/events/events-outside-tokyo/kodo-drum-troupe-marks-25-years-of-earth-celebration/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:53:41+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120817a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120817a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Drum circles: Kodo performs at last year's Earth Celebration.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/11/09/events/events-outside-tokyo/cultural-institute-hosts-symposium-concert-on-postquake-art-scene/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:53:44+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/12/07/events/events-outside-tokyo/celebrate-an-underdog-military-commander-at-a-festival-in-uzumasa/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:54:13+09:00</lastmod>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/02/24/events/events-outside-tokyo/dance-troupe-adds-special-tohoku-show/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:54:48+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120224a2a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120224a2a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Dance little sister: Lucnica, a Slovakian dance troupe that has been dubbed the "Rolling Stones of folklore," will perform in the disaster-hit region of northern Japan ahead of the anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/07/20/events/events-outside-tokyo/get-the-scoop-on-edogawas-goldfish/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:54:58+09:00</lastmod>
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			<image:loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fq20120720a1a.jpg</image:loc>
			<image:title><![CDATA[fq20120720a1a.jpg]]></image:title>
			<image:caption><![CDATA[Something fishy: Visitors to the Kingyo Matsuri (Goldfish Festival) in Tokyo's Edogawa ward can expect to see around 20 different kinds of goldfish.]]></image:caption>
		</image:image>
	</url>
	<url>
		<loc>https://wp.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2012/01/13/events/events-outside-tokyo/antinuclear-event-open-to-general-public/</loc>
		<lastmod>2013-01-15T22:55:05+09:00</lastmod>
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