It is around this time of year, when the cool autumn breezes begin to blow, that we find a morning visit to Omicho Market...
Last of Four Parts Part 1: Islands of Abundant Nature Spoiled by Ocean Waste Part 2: Protect the ‘Singing Sands’ from Ocean Waste Part 3:...
Japan does New Year quite differently than other countries. In fact, many people compare Japanese New Year to American Christmas. It is a day to...
A year since the ban on minpaku (lodging at a private residence) under the Private Lodging Business Act was lifted, changes in the way...
The 50 Years of Go Nagai exhibit celebrating half a century’s work by Japanese manga artist Go Nagai, 73, will open on September 14 at...
Kanazawa may not be a big city, but notable things do happen. There’s a jazz festival in the fall, as well as a sake festival...
Spring is now in full flush here in Tokyo, which sadly means that the sakura season is coming to an end. Soon the streets will...
With the slight chill which has come following the full bloom on April 7, the cherry blossom season is set to last a little...
Ah, February. A short month with long, dark nights and brief days consisting of bitter winds and plunging temperatures. The depths of winter always seems...
Despite the blistering cold at this time of year in Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological News Agency has released its prediction of the 2019 schedule...
