Waseda University's main campus features the picturesque Okuma Garden, along with four museums, including one dedicated to the novelist Haruki Murakami.
Takano lives to save all the "Auntie Sumidas," but learns there are fiery unintended consequences in Chapter 18 of Shin Ushijima's novel, Minority Shareholders.
Trendy pop culture is leading the way but among Japan's festivals, the old and traditional can be just as refreshing and inspiring.
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.
With tourism booming in Japan, we visited our favorite stationery destination Ginza Itoya to hear from the ground why travelers have been so eager to come...
Kayokyoku, a music genre blending traditional Japanese music with Western influences, emerged during the Showa era and remains a beloved genre in Japan today.
After the sakura come the azalea, bursting with vibrant colors that illuminate the city. These spots are accessible by public transportation or even by bike.
Minority Shareholders, Chapter 11 of Shin Ushijima's novel brings us face to face with Auntie Sumida and her story as owner of Sumida Ironworks family shares.
A bilateral group promoting Japan-Taiwan ties is marking the centenary of Emperor Showa's historic visit to Taiwan by "repatriating" sakura trees back to Japan.
The return of tourists to Japan and Asia is prompting local decisions for protecting the fragile environment of native plants and wildlife from overtourism.
The best-selling Shinzo Abe Memoir sheds light on how the slain PM influenced global leaders like Donald Trump and the background of scandals that plagued him.
The rain has shortened the peak sakura season, but there is still plenty to see at Tokyo's sakura spots, including temples, shrines, and "sakura snow."