If you are in the Tokyo area during the period and crave a slightly different atmosphere, we list a couple of locations outside the capital but...
The sweets are wrapped in soft white daifuku, glutinous rice, and stuffed with sweet bean paste with a fresh strawberry on top.
“This is not something which Japan can do alone, I think the U.S. needs to take the lead, and the whole international community should follow.” -...
The Myanmar army’s shock when the military-backed opposition was utterly defeated is no excuse for its strong-arm tactics taking over the government and violating the rule...
The U.K. has chosen to deepen its economic ties with Japan and other countries which share the values of freedom and democracy through the TPP. Japan...
Bande dessinée, or BD for short, in their earliest form, started in the early 1900s when they were published as a part of newspapers and magazines.
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga explained that “The measures taken until now have been shown to be effective.” He added, “We need to take the extra step...
Originally, noren would protect a house from wind, dust, and rain. In the summer months before air-conditioning existed, for instance, you would keep the door open...
Diversity is a starting point, not a goal. As long as we have respect for one another we can discuss our differences, find common ground, and...
While exercising caution during COVID-19, we recommend some spots where you can soak up the sense of appreciation of nature as the spring unfolds.
Many of those living in Japan might be wondering: when will a vaccine become available? What will the logistics look like? And, what should we know...
This plant-based dining style, along with Zen Buddhism itself, started making its way around Japan in the 12th century, and is still an integral part of...