South Korea has yet to return a cultural property stolen from Japan. It needs to learn to separate judicial procedure from biased historical narratives.
A Mainichi Shimbun article portrays Japan as a distorted society with severe gender inequality. But the author's bias is evident from the cherry-picked data.
Two experts share insights on the cultural value of the Sado Island Gold Mines that, without mechanization, led the world in gold extraction volume and quality.
Yamagata Prefecture celebrated kasedori for the first time in three years on February 11. Performers danced with all their might to bring safety and good luck.
JX'23 brought together some of the most prominent figures in the culture and entertainment industry, beginning with Studio Chizu and AMUSE GROUP USA.
How do you finally confess your love? What if your feelings are too overwhelming, you can't even finish saying 'I love you…'? These love songs might...
Architect Arata Isozaki, who had witnessed post-war Japan, had the vision of "creating from catastrophe" and an exceptional foresight into humanity's future.
Predictions are that Abe's murder, driven by the shooter's hatred of the Unification Church, will continue to alter the Japanese media's view of religion.
Chofu promises a relaxing day out with its signature soba, botanical garden, temple, and quirky yokai from the world of master manga artist Mizuki Shigeru.
Soko Izumi recently toured Japan's outlying islands for a Hong Kong TV program. He describes Hong Kong and Japan as puzzle pieces that "fit together perfectly."
As he turns 89, the Emperor Emeritus is leading a peaceful life with his wife on the Akasaka Estate while continuing his life-long research on gobies.
Take in the beauty of Japan's nature with a stroll along Bomichi in Yamanashi, away from the bustling city. You even get to learn some history...