[Hidden Wonders of Japan] The First ‘Totoro’ is a 1000 Year Old Tree in Yamagata Prefecture
In the cool night air there is not a streetlight in sight, and the only dim illumination comes from the […]
Culture
[Corona ni Makeruna] Meet the Top Chef who made Bento Boxes For Medical Workers During COVID-19
Restaurants have taken a heavy economic hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tokyo was under a state of emergency between
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] A Sea of Clouds, Right in the Heart of Tokyo at Hotel Chinzanso
A hill full of greenery, surrounded by the soft curves of a delicate winter fog, creating the feeling that you […
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Takeshi Nishimura Wins ‘Ig Nobel Prize’ For Research on Helium-Breathing Alligators
Surely you know about the Nobel Prize, but do you know about the Ig Nobel Prize? Hosted by U.S. […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Niyodo Blue: Kochi’s Beautiful River
The location is Niyodogawa Town, in Kochi Prefecture’s Yasui Valley. Where we are now, the water, after having come [&
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] How Much Would You Pay to Eat Yuriage’s Famous Akagai Clams?
How much are you willing to pay to eat your favorite shellfish? This was the question raised by […]
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Tochigi Hotel Symbolizes Emperor Emeritus’s Hope for Peace
You can call it simple. The room gives off a sense of serenity. The Imperial chamber where the […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kyoto Rurikoin Temple’s Green Maple Leaves Are Stunning in the Rain
June has arrived, and along with it an unusually early rainy season comes knocking at the door. Muggy […]
Coronavirus
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Make Your Own Flower Paper-Inspired PPE Medical Gown
Why not add a little practical beauty to this worldwide fight against the novel coronavirus? Some countries are [&he
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Robots Welcome COVID-19 Patients at Japanese Hotels
In the not-so-distant past, having robots to welcome guests in a hotel would have seemed futuristic and impersonal.
Coronavirus
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kyoto Shop Helps Fight Epidemic with Cute Omens on Paper Fans
In a time of COVID-19, when many feel helpless towards the invisible enemy, it can be tempting to […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Todaiji Buddha Gets A Cleaning Before Obon Festivities
The World Heritage site Todaiji Temple in Nara was home to a curious sight on August 7: the cleaning […]