The current global pandemic has greatly altered life as we know it, and practically every industry has been affected. Some clear cases are tourism and...
Have you ever heard of wanko soba? For those with a hefty appetite, this might just be the delicacy for you. Head to...
On June 24, the exhibition “Timeless Conversations 2020: Voices from Japanese Art of the Past and Present” opened its doors to visitors at the National...
We can now adjust our calendars, with the new schedule for Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in 2021 announced on Monday evening, March 30. Still called...
We are entering March, which for students means only one thing: exam season. We all remember it, don't we? The sleepless nights, the...
The six-month countdown to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games started on January 24, and the athletes are working hard in anticipation of the competition. ...
Sometimes, traditions have hidden histories to uncover. Other times, the origins can be surprisingly obvious and yet reveal how a traditional celebration has survived...
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...
As many countries around the world are busy unwrapping Christmas gifts and keeping that yuletide log burning in the fireplace, Japan is ever at work during...
There is a dollmaker shop in Tokyo’s Naka Okachimachi neighborhood specializing in dolls that serve as charms for the good health of young boys and...
Source: Starbucks Japan You may have heard of the unique Starbucks located on Kyoto’s famous Ninenzaka, the steep hill leading up to Kiyomizu Temple. In...
Hi! I am Yoshiaki Wada, 48, a member of the House of Representatives of Japan, elected from Hokkaido. Moreover, I am a big fan of...