Culture
Japan’s electro-pop unit Perfume join the Coachella livestream this weekend – watch here!
Combining fierce EDM beats, addictive pop melodies and breathtaking dance routines, electro trio Perfume are one of the
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] In Tatebayashi, Thousands of Carp Streamers Fly Amid Falling Sakura Petals
As people in Japan look forward to the annual Boy’s Day celebration on May 5, the Koinobori Matsuri […]
Culture
Seibu Railway’s Ukiyo-e Posters on Train Manners Are A Hit Abroad
In 2016, Seibu Railway released a series of posters, which it displayed inside its trains and on platforms. An [&helli
Travel
MoominValley Comes to Japan
The MoominValley Park in Hanno, Saitama Prefecture, opened on March 16, attracting fans including the author of this a
Special Reports
WATCH: King’s Singers Perform ‘Kimigayo’ as Teaser for Special Tokyo Concert
As their name eloquently suggests, the King’s Singers, also known as the kings of a cappella, will be […]
Politics & Security
‘China is Not a Confident Nation’ — Curtis Chin, Former U.S. Ambassador to the ADB
Former United States Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Curtis S. Chin, now an Asia fellow for the [&hel
Economy & Tech
EDITORIAL | Success of Hayabusa2 Mission Should Help Recover Trust in Japan’s High-Quality Products
There can now be no room for doubt that Hayabusa2 has given us the most dynamic event in Japan’s […]
Culture
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Unveils ‘Memory Piano’ Designed by Yayoi Kusama
CEREMONY. A grand piano designed by artist Yayoi Kusama is shown for the first time at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Blog
Kanazawa: The Sakura Are Just About to Bloom in this Picturesque City
Spring is now in full flush here in Tokyo, which sadly means that the sakura season is coming to […]
Sakura 🌸
Enjoy Late Cherry Blossoms at Tokyo’s Beautiful Shinjuku Gyoen
A few days ago on April 9, after the entrance ceremony at the high school my younger son is […]
Economy & Tech
Uniqlo Founder is Richest Japanese on Forbes’ 2019 List
The annual list of richest persons released by Forbes magazine for 2019 puts Tadashi Yanai, founder of Fast [&hellip
Travel
Photographers Are Sharing The Beautiful Snowy End To A Special Cherry Blossom Season In Japan
As Japan’s beautiful sakura season begins to approach its end and people wrap up their hanami, or cherry blossom viewing