The name of the doll decorations comes from the ancient Japanese “Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.” The tale is so popular it has even been made...
The sight of the monkeys in their own onsen in the snow made the cover of the American "LIFE" magazine in 1970, and they became known...
Modernizing the 1,000 year history of hina ningyo, Kyugetsu crafts dolls that reflect the mood of that year. What did they create to represent this year,...
Speaking of mysteries, in addition to giant sardines and rare shark species, the tectonic plates are under stress at this deep sea site near the center...
‘The automobile is Japan’s major manufacturing asset. Having a car that features in an inspiring movie would be ideal,’ said teacher Takai.
What was the Toka Ebisu festival like in 2021? Despite this year’s simpler, quiet version, a visit to the festival remains a must for business owners...
Japan makes up for its short history celebrating the Christmas holiday with an abundance of creativity and array of winter illuminations
Many children might be wondering: is Santa Claus going to make it to visit all the homes around the world this unusual Christmas season?...
~Life-size Moving Gundam the Space Robot Comes To Yokohama’s Yamashita Pier~ A “life-sized Mobile Suit Gundam” space robot was unveiled to media gathered at...
It’s the harvest season for apples and pears, and Nagai City, Yamagata, has begun experimenting with a newly invented device dubbed the “Monster Wolf”. Why?...
The popular Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) celebrated its centennial on November 1 as its inner precinct filled with pomp, circumstance, and plenty of festivities. The shrine,...
There is a shop in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa, that is bustling with activity these days. Arai Darumaya is the kind of shop that you would...