Travel
Photographer captures ethereal sight of lanterns reflected on Sarusawa Pond in Nara
Wasabitool is a talented photographer who takes breathtakingly beautiful photos of Japanese landscapes. Some of our read
Culture
EDITORIAL | With Less Bustle from Festivals, An Opportunity to Focus on Prayers
Throughout Japan, the ever-popular festivals and summer traditions have continued to be limited in response to the nov
Culture
The Men of Koiyama: Keeping the Gion Festival Tradition for the Next Generation
(Last of two parts) Part 1: Gion Festival Amid the Pandemic: Smaller Events, Closer Communities No matter what [&hel
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Gion Festival Amid the Pandemic: Smaller Events, Closer Communities
(First of two parts) Kon-chiki-chin. Kon-chiki-chin. The sounds of the rhythmic ohayashi music heard throughout the
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Osaka’s Tenjin Festival Celebration Goes Online for the First Time in 1,000 Years
Considered one of the three most important festivals in Japan, the Tenjin Matsuri finds its home at Osaka Tenmangu Shrin
Culture
One Piece dolls from traditional crafts company Usaburo Kokeshi return for second series
Photo Credit: © PR Times, Inc. Hey One Piece fans! If you’re looking for something which stands out from your [&hellip
Culture
How One Kanazawa Temple Serves Its Community During the COVID-19 Crisis
The current global pandemic has greatly altered life as we know it, and practically every industry has been affected.
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] The Satisfying Tradition of Wanko Soba Amid COVID-19
Have you ever heard of wanko soba? For those with a hefty appetite, this might just be the […]
Travel
‘Timeless Conversations 2020’: Japanese Traditional Art Through the Lens of the Present
On June 24, the exhibition “Timeless Conversations 2020: Voices from Japanese Art of the Past and Present” opened its
Sports
2021 Opening Dates for Tokyo Games Announced: Olympics on July 23, Paralympics on August 24
We can now adjust our calendars, with the new schedule for Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in 2021 announced on Monday [&
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] This City in Osaka Gives Students Good Luck Sweets During Exam Season
We are entering March, which for students means only one thing: exam season. We all remember it, […]
Sports
Countdown to Tokyo 2020: Japan’s Arts and Culture Also Prepare for the Olympics Stage
The six-month countdown to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games started on January 24, and the athletes are working hard [&hel