Aomori Nebuta Festival, Tohoku's legendary summer event, is finally back with 23 massive floats, lively dance, and plenty of music.
Sulking in his office, the demons of his past haunt Mukoujima Transport president Kensuke Kajima in Chapter 27 of Shin Ushijima's novel, Minority Shareholders.
Tama passed away, but her legacy lives on through her successor Nitama. With her human teammates, she continues to bring joy to her community and beyond.
Lotus leaves have emerged from the water to catch all the sunlight they can. The sheer abundance of them, covering every inch of the pond, is...
Educators rely on McGraw Hill. So why is it still publishing textbooks with WWII history based on refuted claims by authors who won't reveal their sources?
The future of Mukoujima Transport's president is on the line as a company meeting gets underway in Chapter 26 of Shin Ushijima's novel, Minority Shareholders.
Anyone can join summer festivals for free, but for foreign visitors and others who want more, local communities are offering premium seats with extra benefits.
The Kiyose Sunflower Festival is finally back after four years, featuring music, dance, and even a farmer's market offering fresh local produce.
Trying the new game Hello Kitty Island Adventure led to an enchanting adventure of fun and friendship with beloved Sanrio characters and multiplayer gameplay.
Despite facing many trials since it was built in 730, the Five-Story Pagoda at Kohfukuji remains a symbol of resilience, carrying people's prayers across time.
Aged sake holds the potential to uplift the entire sake industry, with 50-year-old sake matured in rare wine barrels fetching over ¥1 million JPY.
Despite the modern obsession with "time efficiency," the popularity of Sota Fujii and shogi suggests that we still value the art of deep thinking.