Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] The Satisfying Tradition of Wanko Soba Amid COVID-19
Have you ever heard of wanko soba? For those with a hefty appetite, this might just be the […]
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Travel
‘Timeless Conversations 2020’: Japanese Traditional Art Through the Lens of the Present
On June 24, the exhibition “Timeless Conversations 2020: Voices from Japanese Art of the Past and Present” opened its
Politics & Security
EDITORIAL | South Korea Has Distorted Historical Facts About Battleship Island for Too Long
The distortion of historical facts must not be allowed. A case in point is the South Korean government’s […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] You Can Order Your Shinkansen Bento Box in Advance
Those who have traveled on a bullet train in Japan will know what a treat it is to ride. […]
Special Reports
Islands of Abundant Nature Spoiled by Ocean Waste
While Tsushima garners attention for its ocean garbage, not all of the islands’ shores are covered with trash. The beaut
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Delightfully Inspiring Hydrangeas Peak in Uji, Kyoto
Let’s just start with the premise that, if you are anything like me, you probably have the green thumb […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Mythological Amabie Against COVID-19 Becomes A Russian Matryoshka
Many people of our generation might not have even been familiar with it before 2020, but the traditional half-mermaid
Culture
Japan Thanks Medical Workers for COVID-19 Sacrifice with ‘Blue Impulse’ Flyover
There have been various attempts all around the world to thank medical workers for the tireless efforts to […
Culture
PHOTOS| ‘Cheer Up! Hanabi Project’ Brings Fireworks All Over Japan To Fight COVID-19 Blues
How can we cheer each other up during the lifestyle restrictions imposed by COVID-19? With those clapping and [&hell
Culture
[Corona ni Makeruna] Buddhist Counseling on Zoom, Ainu Face Masks, Social Distance Baguettes
A slogan which many have been sharing in Japan on SNS and mainstream media is “Corona ni makeruna!” It […]
Travel
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Penguins Roam Free in Deserted Yokohama Aquarium
Japan released many prefectures from the state of emergency as of May 21, but the heavily-hit Tokyo area — including [
Special Reports
INTERVIEW | Representative Sonam Frasi: ‘Tibet’s Never Been Part of China. That’s Our Reality.’
Human rights in Asia, highlighted in the 2019 coverage of the treatment of Uighurs and democracy protests in Hong [&he