We still encounter individuals daily who are elderly, have health concerns, or live with family members who are at high risk of serious illness.
The Week is a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of views from Japan on politics, energy, culture and even a reboot of...
As the Golden Week holiday began on April 29, tourists wearing masks flocked to Mt. Takao and other tourist sites in Japan.
The Week is a podcast for busy people who want to keep abreast of views from Japan on local and global events, athletes, social media and...
“Russia’s invasion is not just a problem which concerns Europe. The international order encompassing the Indo-Pacific is at stake” ー PM Fumio Kishida.
The Prime Minister says parliamentary debate and public opinion must be enlivened at the same time as the ruling party pushes for four amendments.
Clean hands, masks, ventilated spaces. Local governments remind Japanese to continue personal cautions extended spring holiday begins.
April 29-May 8 in Akihabara: Explore the theme of michi - the path that brought you to where you are - with Japan’s top contemporary artists.
In Japan, the holiday was originally known as Tango no Sekku (Boy’s Day). It formed a pair with Hinamatsuri (Girl’s Day), which is celebrated on the...
These colorful koinobori are a celebration of children and a tradition-filled, cheerful sign of the changing seasons. This year, enjoy the celebrations safely!
In typical Japanese style, the country has trending words of the year and the kanji of the year. We take a look at the single unwelcome...
At this time in 2019, I was on a very crowded train on the way from Aomori prefecture back to Tokyo. This year, I was...
