Over seventy-five years later, the concept and realities of nuclear warfare are still as unfathomable and horrifying as ever but deserve our attention nonetheless. For this...
What’s the debate in Japan, and what’s trending? The Week is a podcast that sets out to help you stay informed on news, culture, music and...
The deplorable attack on Rushdie is reminiscent of the fatal stabbing of Igarashi, the first translator to bring out his most famous book into Japanese.
The execution of four prisoners, including a member of parliament, is a clear sign that the military’s repression is becoming more severe.
More salad than soup, it has a sweet and savory sesame sauce with a colorful mix of veg and protein toppings like cucumbers, ham, and fried...
This neighbourhood, northwest of Ueno, in Tokyo’s Taito Ward, is what’s known as a ‘Shitamachi’—or downtown—area, traditionally inhabited by the working class.
What’s the debate in Japan, and what’s trending? The Week is a podcast that sets out to help you stay informed on news, culture, music and...
Much of North Korean diplomacy seems to be done ad-hoc. “It is person-based,” said Swedish Ambassador Jonas Michael Wendel in an online symposium in the UN....
This is a giant 3D digital pup appearing on the eight digital billboards operated by Hit Inc. in the bustling Shibuya Station area.
“We have recovered, together with Japan, the familiarity of friends, the good will of old neighbors, the understanding and compassion of human beings for one another.”
Police raided the home of Haruyuki Takahashi in an investigation of alleged bribery for receiving large sums from a sponsor for the Tokyo Olympics.
Our team at Naeba reviews the scenes and eclectic Day 3 lineup entertaining the crowd on the last day and night of the 2022 Fuji Rock...