Travel
Onjuku: The Beauty and Longing of Chiba’s Famed Coastal Beach Town in the Coronavirus Era
Photo credit: Memi Nojiri Under a desert moon Two camel riders Carry their lot Of gold and silver. […]
Culture
‘Wa’ and the Japanese Imagination: Eshi-100 Highlights Pop Culture in Exhibition Starting August 8
The 2020 Eshi-100 exhibition highlighting the works of more than 100 manga artists and illustrators is officially set
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Osaka’s Tenjin Festival Celebration Goes Online for the First Time in 1,000 Years
Considered one of the three most important festivals in Japan, the Tenjin Matsuri finds its home at Osaka Tenmangu Shrin
Politics & Security
Japan Should Not Dishonor the Emperor and Empress by Inviting Xi Jinping
In 2019, the Japanese government announced that it would invite Chinese President Xi Jinping to Japan for an [&helli
Culture
One Piece dolls from traditional crafts company Usaburo Kokeshi return for second series
Photo Credit: © PR Times, Inc. Hey One Piece fans! If you’re looking for something which stands out from your [&hellip
Culture
Shogi Champ Fujii Sota: A Prodigy Makes the Most of A.I. Technology
Japan’s 17-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii on July 16 became the youngest player ever to win any one of […]
Travel
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] There’s an Apple-shaped Boulder Off the Coast of Nagasaki
It might sound strange, but picture this. A boulder the shape of an apple with a big bite […]
Culture
How One Kanazawa Temple Serves Its Community During the COVID-19 Crisis
The current global pandemic has greatly altered life as we know it, and practically every industry has been affected.
Culture
Calculator “pianist” perfectly replicates Tokyo’s train station jingles
Photo Credits: Brian Jeffery Beggerly | CC by 2.0 When trains depart from platforms at stations across Japan, they are a
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] The Satisfying Tradition of Wanko Soba Amid COVID-19
Have you ever heard of wanko soba? For those with a hefty appetite, this might just be the […]
Culture
My Hello Work Diary: Receiving Unemployment Benefits in Japan
(Part two of a short series on Hello Work) Part 1: My Hello Work Diary: Filing for Unemployment in Japan […]
Culture
The origins and legend of Tanabata: Japan’s “Star Festival”
One of the most important and most celebrated events happening in Japan during the summertime is Tanabata 七夕. This iconi