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
Culture
Traditional Nebuta Lanterns Suspended Over Water Look Like a Ghostly Apparition
One of Japan’s most visually arresting festivals, Nebuta (or Neputa) Matsuri takes place in Aomori prefecture in Augus
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Sitting in Heian Shrine Garden After More Than 50 Years, and Other Reflections on Japan
Barry Barankin In the summer of 2015, I joined two colleagues and 22 students on a two-week […]
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Experience Japan Within Tokyo’s Limits
Taylor Bond For those based in Tokyo, travel expenses can be a make-or-break factor when considering whether [&hel
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In Niigata, A Quest for Unique Islands and Local Food
Luca Vogel Due to its curved geographical shape and chains of mountains separating its regions, Japan is, [&hellip