“One film can change people’s perspectives,” says Disney Japan’s Gaku Narita, explaining the company’s new project which started in September.
“It makes me really happy when someone tries whale for the first time and says ‘this is really good!” ーRajiku chef Takatoyo Itahana.
There’s a new trending website, Japan 2 Earth. Listen in to the podcast as The Week sets out to help you stay informed on this news...
Released in Japan on August 13, the documentary film "Revolution of Our Times" examines protests in Hong Kong against China's tightening grip on freedom.
What’s the debate in Japan, and what’s trending? The Week is a podcast that sets out to help you stay informed on news, culture, music and...
“We give thanks that we were able to make the catch without incident. We can’t forget our gratitude for the gift of another life” ー Taiji...
Japanese whalers of the Edo period made huge fortunes from an ocean resource that belonged to no one. Other groups stole some meat but weren’t punished.
Practiced in Japan as far back as 4000 BC, and humans are still chasing whales 6,000 years later, largely for a spiritual reward not measured by...
The culture of "helping each other" has become more evident, particularly for helping Ukraine since it has been invaded by Russia.
Setsuzo Kotsuji risked his life to move Jewish refugees sent to Japan under the Visas for Life program to safer refuges including the United States during...
A unique display of objects d'art and paintings connecting Britain and Japan is on display in Buckingham Palace as the Queen celebrates her platinum jubilee.
The whaling economy was preceded by a battle to overcome a giant creature which, more than profits and losses, required a spiritual vitality.