Culture
Omakase for Kids: Watch Children in France Get A Taste of Authentic Japanese Flavors
“Omakase For Kids, in Burgundy.” ENG from Masu Masuyama on Vimeo. Recently I came across a […]
Culture
This Is About Tsukemono — Japanese Pickles — and I Don’t Mean Just A Recipe
Have you have ever eaten Japanese pickles? If you’re familiar with the taste, you might be surprised to hear […
Culture
Uniqlo in the Fashion Capital: Japanese Global With A Touch of Milan
The first Italian flagship store of Uniqlo, Japan’s leading retailer, opened in Milan on September 13 already boasting t
Blog
When You Want to Make Japanese Friends in Japan
When I moved to Japan in August 2018, I came with a firm belief that I was going to fully […]
Culture
One of a Kind Pokemon Design Manhole Covers Are Taking Over Japanese Towns
In some areas of Japan, all you have to do to get a feel of local traditions and specialties […]
Culture
Firework Inspired Wagashi Bring the Beauty of Summer Festivals to Traditional Japanese Sweets
Source: wagashi_sanchan The seasonal changes are often celebrated in Japanese art, and the art of confectionery is no di
Culture
Social Innovation Japan: A New Generation Builds Its Narrative for the Future
All around the world, in metropolitan cities, suburban areas, and rural regions, there are people with mixed backgrou
Culture
[Mythbusters] KIMZNICKERS and the Crass KIMONO Flap
For much of May, my Google news alert was peppered with stories about a slug that had allegedly brought […]
Special Reports
A Discussion on Japan’s Place in the World: ‘Japan Needs to Wake Up’
Japan should take hold of its narrative and wake up to take its place in the world. That […]
Travel
Niigata’s ‘Giant Kite Battle’: A Story of Retaliation Turns Into A Festival Tradition
Three hundred kilometers west of Tokyo, in the heart of Japan’s Niigata Prefecture, lies Shirone. It is a modest [&hel
Travel
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Preserving Maruyama’s Thousand Rice Paddies
The sound of pheasants chirping and frogs croaking filled the air. The rice paddies reflected the blue […]
Sports
Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relays: Routes, Runners and Race Details
On June 1, the organizing committee of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games announced the route for the [&helli