"I think the essence of the art is knowing how to bend the rules to create something new without breaking them," says creator and kimono lover...
Determined to help other "Auntie Sumidas," Takano outlines ideas to revolutionize small companies in Chapter 17 of Shin Ushijima's novel, Minority Shareholders.
Welcome to Koenji, a vibrant retro hub in Tokyo. Within its streets lie six unique shops that have revived items from the past for our present...
Professor Lew Seok-choon is facing charges of defaming former comfort women during a classroom debate, but the prosecution has failed to provide evidence.
Who doesn't enjoy watching the sumotori performing their high-stomping warmup before a match? But there is far more to the stomp, and sumo, than meets the...
More than 8,000 non-Japanese children are not attending school. Local governments need to develop additional measures to close the education gap.
An estimated 20,000 Koreans lived in Hiroshima and were victims of the A-bombing. This is the story of the cenotaph erected for them inside Peace Memorial...
A cafe in Hokkaido is a haven for bird watchers and photographers eager to catch a glimpse of the fluff-ball cuteness and cheeky antics of the...
From traditional teas to creative mocktails, Japan offers non-alcoholic drinks for all. Quench your thirst and learn about the culture with these rich flavors.
Volunteers, along with the operator of the Arakawa tram line, team up to take care of rows of Tokyo roses and other flower selections lined up...
Takano's passion drives him to help minority shareholders revolutionize corporate governance in unlisted companies in Chapter 16 of Shin Ushijima's novel.
In Toneri Park, the third biggest park in the 23 special wards of Tokyo, there is a quiet hillside covered in a gentle sea of delicate...