Special Reports
[BOOK REVIEW] ‘Silent Invasion: China’s Influence in Australia’
Clive Hamilton’s latest book, Silent Invasion: China’s Influence in Australia (Hardie Grant Books, 2018, 356 pp.), is […]
Special Reports
How Japan Should Respond to BTS’ Non-Apology Over the A-Bomb T-Shirt
In pictures that started appearing online in October, Jimin of the Korean boy band BTS is shown […]
Culture & Society
Japan’s Moomin Valley Theme Park Grand Opening Decided for Spring 2019
Photo Credit: Source: PR Times As cute, large eyed creatures, Moomins were always sure to be a hit in Japan. […]
Culture & Society
Muramasa Dagger Given By Vladimir Putin to Shinzo Abe on Public Display November 16-18
The Tokyo Art Club in Shinbashi is host every year to the world’s largest Japanese sword show […]
Politics
Prime Minister Abe Shows Courageous Leadership in Pushing for Article 9 Amendment
With his reelection as Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) president for the third time on September 20 and […]
Blog
[Wonder Mountains] How to Best Enjoy the Japanese Alps’ Autumn Foliage
The colors of autumn foliage start in the middle of September on Mount Tateyama (highest […]
Culture & Society
Paul McCartney’s Latest Japan Performance A Night of Rarefied Magic
The 76-year-old Paul McCartney visited Japan in the second week of November — his seventh time — […]
Culture & Society
Takarazuka in Taiwan: Japanese Theater Group Mesmerizes Taipei and Kaohsiung
Takarazuka, the famous professional theatrical group made up of unmarried young women, thrilled Taiwanese audiences with spectacular […]
Special Reports
Shohei Ohtani: After 17 Years, Another Japanese Is American League Rookie of the Year
Shohei Ohtani, the 24-year-old Los Angeles Angels wonderkind baseball player, became the first Japanese player in 17 […]
Special Reports
Bashing and Blaming: How Junpei Yasuda Was ‘Welcomed’ After Release from Syria
When journalist Junpei Yasuda returned to Tokyo on October 25, observers worldwide who had been following his […]
Blog
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Spaceship or Library? It’s Both at Seikei University
A ubiquitous picture: as the sun sets, the lights in the library shine on, and […]
Special Reports
Emperor, Empress Host the Last Imperial Garden Party of the Heisei Era
The Emperor and Empress of Japan hosted the autumnal party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in […]