Special Reports
International Criticism Fades A Year Since Japan’s Withdrawal from the Whaling Commission
Japan’s announcement that it would quit the International Whaling Commission (IWC) and restart commercial whaling afte
Culture
Japan Science Forum 2020 Goes Virtual
This too is going virtual: the Japan Science Forum 2020, an annual event promoting Japanese innovation originally sche
Culture
The Role of the Japanese Sword in Noh and Kyogen
Someone once said that studying the Japanese sword is one of the quickest ways to get a profound understanding [&helli
Culture
The origins and legend of Tanabata: Japan’s “Star Festival”
One of the most important and most celebrated events happening in Japan during the summertime is Tanabata 七夕. This iconi
Culture
Foreigners Should Be Okay with Taro Aso Describing Japanese Good Manners as Mindo 民度
All of us like to receive compliments. The Japanese, I have noticed, particularly enjoy hearing praise from foreigne
Economy & Tech
Expect New Travel Rules As Japan Resumes Partial Business Travel With Vietnam
Amid calls for caution from experts and the World Health Organization regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, many governments
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. […]
Culture
Animal Crossing, Hong Kong Protests: Pandemic Gives Rise to a New Era for Video Games
The continuation of stay-at-home restrictions due to the novel coronavirus pandemic have significantly impacted the re
Culture
Spotlight on Japan’s Industrial Heritage, Wartime Past at Newly-Opened Information Center
The Japanese government opened a new Industrial Heritage Information Center in Shinjuku ward, Tokyo, on June 15. The
Culture
To Osaka Resident Misty Fujii, Black Lives Matter is Personal
Photo Credit: Samatha Milligan Where are you from? This is a question often asked of foreign residents in Japan. While
Culture
Let Hana Kimura Be the Last: How Can We Prevent Cyberbullying?
A 22-year-old professional wrestler with bubble gum pink hair was reportedly found dead in her apartment on May 23, with
Culture
[Mythbusters] Reporting — and Exploiting — the Tragic Death of Hana Kimura
On May 23, Hana Kimura, a member of the cast for the Fuji Television series Terrace House distributed […]