Anyone who has been in Japan during cherry blossom season knows the madness of this time of year, from the products, to the crowd filled...
Tokyo’s cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced on March 27 from the Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. So...
YakiJapan is known for its festivals — from the snow and ice sculptures in Hokkaido to colorful Nebuta floats in Tohoku. One that is less...
(Second of 4 Parts) Part 1: Science vs Politics: Busting Myths and Biases About Japan’s Whaling The Japanese government announced on...
On Friday February 22, Kobe hosted the Kansai Resilience Forum 2019. Its singular purpose: to share with the world the lessons learned from natural disasters....
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa is welcoming the cherry blossom season this year by bringing sakura to the depths of the sea. The venue, which...
Recently there has been much debate on the pros and cons of accepting a large number of foreign workers to accommodate growing labor shortages attributed...
After the success of the Fisherman’s Festival last November, Tokyo’s favorite seafood festival is back, bigger and better than ever before. The SAKANA &...
It seems as though the foundation of Japan is beginning to crumble under its own weight. In particular we Japanese should be concerned about the...
Ramen restaurants (ramenya in Japanese) both at home and abroad are more popular than ever! The Michelin Guide helped — or perhaps it would...
Are you in parts of Japan where cherry blossoms have yet to bloom? You can get into the spring mood this early if you will...
Women’s professional tennis has a new queen. She is the Japanese player Naomi Osaka. And the stunning way in which she has come to wear...