Culture
Kawanabe Kyosai: Rebellious Portrayer of the Wonderful and the Weird
Choju giga (Frolicking Animals): Nekomata (Demon Cat) and Tanuki (Raccoon Dog) Kawanabe Kyosai, Kawanabe Kyosai Memorial Museum 【To be shown […]
Culture
Hokkaido Sled Dogs Build Trust with Their Snow Tracks
Picture the scene: the freezing cold territory of the north. In a harsh climate stripped of all waste, […]
Politics & Security
INTERVIEW | Dr. Edward Luttwak: A Global Cold War Strategy
Last in a four part series. Part 1: Dr. Edward Luttwak: It’s A New Cold War […]
Politics & Security
U.S., South Korea Growing Apart in Policy Over DPRK Policy
Foreign policy analyst and former American diplomat Evans Revere was in Tokyo on Friday February 15, where […]
Politics & Security
INTERVIEW | Dr. Edward Luttwak: Espionage and Beijing Opera in the South China Sea
(Third of 4 Parts) Part 1: Dr. Edward Luttwak: It’s A New Cold War with China — […]
Culture
Dive into a Pool of Sakura at Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom Bar This Spring
Photo Source: PR Times As Japan’s favourite season rolls around, everyone is looking forward to seeing the spring cherry blossom in […]
Culture
SIRO-A Aims to Build Japan’s Broadway Culture Through ‘TECHNO CIRCUS’ Performance
The “circus” may evoke nostalgic images of trips with parents to see clowns and elephants. But in 21st-century Japan, […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] For Girls’ Festival, A Princess’ Tale Inspires Paper Dolls at Hyogo Shop
When living in Japan, you might notice that as you approach March 3 the decorations for Hinamatsuri start […]
Travel
Minka: The Allure of Japanese Farmhouses and Other Old Dwellings
The last few months have seen a spate of articles on free or low-cost homes in Japan. These homes […]
Economy & Tech
Cracks Appear in the Chinese Success Story
It appears that the rest of the world is starting to lose faith in the Chinese dream. As a […]
Special Reports
Ignoring Facts, U.S. Newspapers Repeatedly Misreport on Japan, Comfort Women
An article published in the January 30, 2019, edition of The New York Times on the comfort women controversy […]
Culture
A Guide to Ramen Museums and Events in Japan
Ramen restaurants (ramenya in Japanese) both at home and abroad are more popular than ever! The Michelin Guide […]