Travel
Minamiaso Dome Houses, A Place of Peace and Healing, Reopens on June 1
One can’t help but spend a few moments admiring the fairytale world: dome-shaped lodgings resembling overturned bowl
Coronavirus
How to Become Hyper Productive at Home with a Daily Routine
When the Japanese government first announced that Tokyo would be placed under a state of emergency, I felt that [&hell
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 [
Coronavirus
Bicycling Through Japan: Kumamoto, Kagoshima and Miyazaki
Part Two The sun was shining and the waters were blue as I rode my bicycle on the next […]
Culture
How the Pandemic Has Changed School Life in Rural Japan
I must admit I thought the emergence of COVID-19 would have little impact on the rural area where I live […]
Culture
A Homemade Ramen Odyssey
I had my first taste of Japan in 2011 when I moved to Fukuoka, Kyushu, to work as […]
Coronavirus
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Make Your Own Flower Paper-Inspired PPE Medical Gown
Why not add a little practical beauty to this worldwide fight against the novel coronavirus? Some countries are [&he
Coronavirus
Bicycling Through Japan During Covid: It’s a Trip, Y’all
For the coming three weeks I will report once in a while on what I witness as I travel […]
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In Tokyo Neighborhoods, Floral Beauty Amid the Beastly Pandemic
Spring in Japan is usually a season for flower viewing. It’s a seasonal activity that attracts Japanese, foreign resid
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] The Creative Ways Japan Is Addressing Facemask Shortage
It’s a worldwide reality: facemasks are a scarce commodity these days. In places where masks are a prerequisite to [&h
Coronavirus
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kyoto Shop Helps Fight Epidemic with Cute Omens on Paper Fans
In a time of COVID-19, when many feel helpless towards the invisible enemy, it can be tempting to […]
Blog
A Photographer’s Notes – My Top 5 Sequence Images
Ever since I saw them in my older brother’s snowboard and skateboard magazines, I have been interested in the art [&hell