The Quad, which features largely in Japan’s foreign policy, can trace its roots to one man’s story amid the intellectual dynamism of Japan’s Taisho era.
The Nakani shop creates the patterns on the hand towels using a technique called "chusen," which is said to have been invented in Osaka in the...
“Instead of pointing out those errors, we think it is important to release primary materials,” says the Center’s director, hoping individuals will take time to consider...
Japanese photographer Usadadanuki (@usalica) took a few photos of the dreamy sight of fireflies in 2020, and posted them on twitter recently.
The finds show how the Jomon people laid the ground for Japanese culture today, and pose the same challenge of sustainability to modern-day Japanese.
Thanks to a breeding trend in the Edo Period (1603-1867), the number of Japanese iris varieties grew by hundreds, and these days there are now over...
The Hanasaki line has seen busier days. The local train that connects the cities of Kushiro and Nemuro in Hokkaido fights to live another year after...
A woman was promoted to the 4th highest Tokyo police job for the first time ever, bringing a woman’s perspective and sensitivity and broad street-level experience...
If you’re visiting from June till early July, you’ll encounter many different varieties of hydrangea flowers. The most common ones are the mop-headed clusters of blue...
Kotaro Nishibori is one of a handful of craftsmen making traditional ‘wagasa’ Japanese umbrellas in Kyoto out of paper and bamboo, and now he’s bringing his...
The world-renowned Japanese band also announces a callout for fan-made videos and the release of their newest track “Broken Heart of Gold.”
“Since people aren’t going out and are spending more time at home, we would like them all to be soothed by the soft sound of Edo...