The author reflects on the pleasures of "ekiben," lunch boxes sold at train stations,...
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The author invites deep soul-searching on Japan's economic and corporate reforms since the 1980s...
Despite the prevalence of baths in modern homes, there has been a resurgence of...
If you've experienced the delights of an onsen but have never been to a...
Welcome to Koenji, a vibrant retro hub in Tokyo. Within its streets lie six...
Fashionistas are discovering trends among second-hand clothes in vintage shops. This Showa Day, take...
Kayokyoku, a music genre blending traditional Japanese music with Western influences, emerged during the...
Meisen kimono are on show now at the Saitama Prefectural Museum, giving visitors a...
As the United Kingdom’s monarch, Elizabeth II had a significant role around the world,...
“We will not let the deaths of the many people who died because of...
Top Photo Credit: courtesy of LUCASFILM LTD, Victoria and Albert Museum, and Kimono...
(UPDATED after the ceremony) The enthronement ceremony for Emperor Naruhito, called Sokuirei-Seiden-no-Gi, took...
