What sounds like the intro to an action film is, in reality, the description of a traditional ritual in Wakayama which took place on July 9,...
Kotaro Nishibori is one of a handful of craftsmen making traditional ‘wagasa’ Japanese umbrellas in Kyoto out of paper and bamboo, and now he’s bringing his...
More than ever before, Japanese businesses are finding that many employees are happier and more productive with an occasional change of pace: a quiet space with...
The sweets are wrapped in soft white daifuku, glutinous rice, and stuffed with sweet bean paste with a fresh strawberry on top.
‘The automobile is Japan’s major manufacturing asset. Having a car that features in an inspiring movie would be ideal,’ said teacher Takai.
Researchers estimate the probability of an earthquake in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years is as high as 70% to 80%.
If you ask friends who have travelled to Japan, chances are the two places which come up as must-visit-destinations are: Tokyo, for the fun...
In the great ocean, a lamafa (whale hunter) engages in battle with a whale to humbly and gratefully take its life. This intense scene...
Many visitors to Japan make it a point to see Kyoto and Tokyo. But just next door to Osaka, not far from Kyoto and an...
Presented by Japan Publishing Industry Foundation for Culture (JPIC) This book traces the footsteps of modern Japan’s diplomacy by reviewing the extraordinary philosophical and...
It turns out that wishing for the cold to subside and a fruitful spring to unfold is a more common sentiment than one might...
(Second of Three Parts) Part 1: Director Keiko Yagi: Why I Had to Make ‘Behind THE COVE’ Amid the Anti-Whaling Uproar The clash...
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