Culture
A Derby Trifecta to Raise the Dead
When the proprietor of Gembei, a venerable yakitori establishment near Waseda University, died some 40 years ago, in l
Blog
The Only Word I Knew Was ‘Konnichiwa,’ but Here’s How I’ve Survived in Japan
As Japan prepares to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2020, there has been much attention to how […]
Culture
‘Hāfu2Hāfu’: Mixed-Raced Japanese Ponder Identity in Book of Portraits
Often in Europe, watching football is associated with nostalgic and fuzzy memories of going to the bar with friends [&
Culture
Director Yuki Eikawa Captures the Charm of Kansai
On March 20, the Kansai Tourism Bureau published a video produced and directed by Yuki Eikawa about the […]
Culture
The Branding — and Misunderstanding — of Marie Kondo
When I flew home to Italy for the Christmas holidays, I had a friend ask me: “You’re Japanese, right? […]
Blog
Mayumi Mikoshi Expo in Tokyo Ebisu this weekend!
What is a mikoshi and what is Mayumi Mikoshi? A mikoshi (or omikoshi) is a “portable shrine parade” […]
Culture
Japanese Culture 101: Learning the Basics of Japanese Etiquette in a Fun Video Series – Part 2
The Kansai Tourism Bureau released a fun video series on January 21, explaining the basics of Japanese culture to [&he
Culture
Japanese Culture 101: Learning the Basics of Japanese Etiquette in a Fun Video Series
Lesson 1: Etiquette in Shrines Lesson 2: Taking Pictures Lesson 3: No Littering Lesson 4: Hospitality Lesson 5: Smo
Culture
Furusato Matsuri: Japan’s Best Food and Culture Festival Celebrates 10th Year
The Furusato Matsuri Tokyo (loosely translated as “hometown folk festival”) kicked off at the Tokyo Dome on Friday,
Culture
Samurai Artist Tetsuro Shimaguchi to Receive International Cultural Prize in Italy
The samurai artist Tetsuro Shimaguchi is set to receive the “Premio Consonanze: I Protagonisti della […
Special Reports
‘The Spirit of Peace Needs Artists’: Highlights of the 30th Praemium Imperiale Awards
The five arts laureates of the 30th Praemium Imperiale Awards received their prizes from Prince and Princess [&hel
Special Reports
Arts Laureates in Japan to Celebrate 2018 Praemium Imperiale and Its ‘Message of Peace’
On its 30th year, the Praemium Imperiale further sealed its reputation not only as a prestigious international arts