I took part in an event titled “The Charm of Nihon Buyō” (or, traditional Japanese dance) on February 14. Admittedly, prior to my attendance, my...
Since the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization, the International Olympic Committee has been faced with the arduous task...
Hanami, the ritual of admiring the beautiful snow-like quality of sakura flower petals in spring with family and friends, is something all Japanese look forward...
Criticism has been on the rise worldwide against the use of coal for emitting large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) while it burns. CO2 and...
The near-permanence of the state of flux and transformation which surrounds the Indo-Pacific region brings its own set of opportunities and challenges. For these,...
Amid the expanding threat from the respiratory-like ailment caused by the novel coronavirus, China has been engaging in acts designed to provoke Japan, Taiwan, and...
Dear Megumi, I know it might seem a bit strange that I am just casually reaching out to you. Are you well? February has...
메구미, 안녕. 이렇게 태평하게 이름을 부르는 것도 망설여집니다. 건강하게 잘 지내고 있습니까? 올해도 벌써 2월입니다. 어머니는 4일에 84세가 되었습니다. 자꾸 나이만 먹는 것 같아, 생일이 조금도...
As with so many things creative and visual, your location can make or break a shoot. In this day and age of Instagram...
“Strawberry fields forever,” as the Beatles once wrote. Certainly in Japan, considering how little land there is to grow fruit and vegetables, there seems to...
I live near one of the top five sightseeing spots in Kyoto. For the last 10 years or so, when I go out during the day,...
The organizing committee announced on Monday, February 17, the motto that will be displayed at the venues and printed on specific merchandise of the Tokyo...