Artist and ukiyo-e collector Toshihiko Isao shares insights into the folk beliefs and art forms that ordinary people turned to as they battled epidemics in past...
“The role for the government and the people of Nippon was carved out by history as early as 1905 when, for the first time, an Asiatic...
Using comic book style, the authors carry readers through a gripping episode in the WWII battle of Leyte, the largest sea battle in human history, viewed...
“I sometimes wonder what it would be like to collaborate with an overseas artist, as a duet maybe. I’d like to try things that I haven’t...
Tohoku was pinned on the global map by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, and now one festival celebrates their rebuilding, bringing together the traditions...
“When I discovered Harajuku fashion, I was able to shed my shy personality. I became someone who could speak her mind and be herself.” ーKyary Pamyu...
A bright, loud spot for electronics, idol groups, maid cafes and manga, it’s one of the best places to get acquainted with Japanese pop culture.
It starts with National Foundation Day, when we reflect on the history of our nation and remember our predecessors who overcame many hardships.
The World Sushi Cup Championships has made it their mission to celebrate the expertise of sushi chefs from every corner of the world.
The Japanese Prime Minister’s message was delivered in traditional and simplified Chinese to reach the people of China, as well as Taiwan and Hong Kong, where...
Let’s celebrate the Valentine season with songs by eight modern Japanese artists, telling stories that range from first love confessions to fantastical tales of fate.
The Tokyo shrine’s park-like setting and narrow path of vermilion torii gates offer some of the best photo opportunities around.