It is the season of iris blossoms in Japan. The waning of the pandemic is leading to the return of low-cost floral themed festivals with colorful...
What’s being debated in Japan, and what’s trending? The Week is a podcast that sets out to help you stay informed on news, culture and more.
Make the most of the weather! Now that you are all prepared and out shooting here are a few tips on some fun types of images...
It’s the rainy season in Japan, a time of year when spirits feel dampened at all times. But one Kyoto-area shopping center has its customers covered...
Take a walk around your neighborhood at this time of year in Japan, and you'll find large bunches of pastel ajisai flowers that arrive with the...
Thanks to a breeding trend in the Edo Period (1603-1867), the number of Japanese iris varieties grew by hundreds, and these days there are now over...
If you’re visiting from June till early July, you’ll encounter many different varieties of hydrangea flowers. The most common ones are the mop-headed clusters of blue...
Heavy rain has been falling continuously in Kyushu in Southern Japan, as well as Central Japan, for over a week. Why has this happened? ...
