Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Doraemon Gets A Nostalgic Reprint for 50th Anniversary
In Europe, few people would be ignorant of the name of Doraemon, the manga character brought to life […]
Culture
Nezu Museum Showcases Edo Era Tea Ceremony Until December 23
Japan’s cultural roots might be found in China or the Korean Peninsula, and over the last 150 years in […]
Culture
Cosplay Fashion Show, Star Wars Fan Awards Steal the Spotlight at Tokyo Comic Con 2019
A healthy amount of cosplay was mixed into the three-day Tokyo Comic Con last weekend, alongside featured celebrity gu
Politics & Security
Intelligence Reforms: Time for a Japanese James Bond
In Ian Fleming’s novel You Only Live Twice, the Japanese Secret Service is a formidable organization. Directed by [&
Culture
After Hagibis: Infrastructure Lessons From the Arakawa
(Last of a Two-part Series) Part 1: After Hagibis: Painters, Dog Walkers, Bagpipe Players, Magicians Bring Life Back
Special Reports
They Bombed Japanese Cities, Yet B-29 Crew Members Are Remembered in Memorials Across Japan
The strategic bombing of the Japanese home islands during WWII targeted military bases, ports, supply depots, fact
Culture
After Hagibis: Painters, Dog Walkers, Bagpipe Players, Magicians Bring Life Back to the Arakawa
(First of Two Parts) The Kanto area, including Tokyo and Yokohama, experienced one of the strongest typhoons on [&he
Culture
World-Famous Manga Artists Share Why They Keep Coming Back to Tokyo Comic Con
The three-day Tokyo Comic Con 2019 wrapped up on Sunday, November 24, and guess who, beside the fans and […]
Politics & Security
Nuclear Weapons a Crime Against People and the Planet — Pope Francis in Japan
“Peace and international stability are incompatible with attempts to build upon the fear of mutual destruction or th
Special Reports
Pope’s Visit to Japan: Unstated Hopes for the Church in Asia
Pope Francis’ visit to Japan this weekend marked the first time a pontiff has alighted on Japanese soil […]
Culture
Tidying Guru Marie Kondo’s New Online Goods Store Not Sparking Joy With Some
Photo Credit: PR Times Best selling author of The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up and decluttering guru star of popula
Books
BOOK REVIEW | ‘Special Duty: A History of the Japanese Intelligence Community’ by Richard J. Samuels
Author Richard J. Samuels, director of the Center for International Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Techno