Sports
[IN PICTURES] Japan Delivers First Win At FIFA Women’s World Cup!
With Nadeshiko, the nickname of the Japanese Women’s team, visibly rattled and disappointed after a draw with Argen
Politics & Security
Panda Diplomacy: Shan Shan’s Extended Stay at Ueno Zoo Reflects Upbeat Sino-Japanese Relations
Whether you call it “panda diplomacy” or “panda pandering,” the negotiations for loans of giant pandas from China for
Sports
Argentina Frustrates Japan in 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Opening Match
The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup saw the opening of the Japanese women’s team performance on Monday, June 10, […
Culture
INTERVIEW | Alexander Bennett: How a New Zealander Became a Kendo Master
When I was 17, I spent two years abroad in the U.K. The experience was like cracking my brain […]
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
Culture
Maiko Calling: Apprentice Geisha Welcome Kyoto Visitors
Maiko, or apprentice geisha, are one of the main attractions of the ancient capital of Kyoto. Young maiko […]
Culture
Meet the Two Travelling Rescue Cats Exploring Every Prefecture of Japan with Their Owners
Visiting every single one of Japan’s 47 prefectures is something that most of us hope to achieve in a […]
Sports
EXCLUSIVE | E-Sports Match to be Streamed Live at Shibuya Crossing in Unprecedented Event
Japan has been slightly behind its competitors China and South Korea in the world of e-sports. This will soon [&hellip
Blog
Teaching English in Japan: Start Them Young — in Nursery School
If there was one word that I could use to describe my experience teaching English in a Japanese nursery […]
Politics & Security
Trump Visit Day 2: A Gift to the Emperor, A Promise to Families of the Abducted
United States President Donald Trump’s state visit to Japan, from May 25 to May 28, has been full of […]
Politics & Security
Trump Visit Day 1: First ‘U.S. President’s Cup’ Awarded to Sumo Tournament Winner
Despite the frequency of sumo tournaments, the atmosphere is different for every event, determined by its location and
Culture
Manga Fans Worldwide Can Now Read Latest ‘One Piece’ for Free
Smartphone app MANGA Plus, released by the publishing company Shueisha in January, has caught the attention of manga