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 […]
Politics & Security
INTERVIEW | China Loses In Its Cold War With the U.S. — Luttwak
(Second of 4 Parts) Part 1: Dr. Edward Luttwak: It’s A New Cold War with China — […]
Books
[JAPAN LIBRARY] Mutsu Munemitsu and His Time
Presented by Japan Publishing Industry Foundation for Culture (JPIC) This book traces the footsteps of modern Japan’s diplomacy […]
Blog
Nagasaki Lantern Festival 2019 Turns City Into Magical Spirited Away Experience
冬の長崎は２週間だけランタンに彩られます。まちを歩いて眺めるのも楽しいけど車窓から見るランタンも素敵です。4番か5番系統の電車に乗って「めがね橋」から「浜の町アーケード」間を通る時の風景は格別。おいでよ長崎！ pic.twitter.com/eFDZ519sUv — 羊食べる (@hitsuji_eat) February 4, 2019 Fans of celebrated animation giant Studio Ghibli can find all […]
Travel
Japanese Culture 101 Videos: A Few More Tips and Trivia
How many people have thought, “I would like to visit Japan someday?” It turns out, quite a few. […]