Culture
100-Year-Old Secret of Baumkuchen Puts Japanese Island Village on the Map
Β This year marks the 100th year since Baumkuchen, the German version of a spit cake, was introduced to Japan. […
Culture
Spirited Away: A City Girl Makes Her Home at Mount Mitake
Β Is anything ever truly by chance? Β On a whim I planned a getaway to Mitakesan, a village perched […]
Economy & Tech
Family Mart Tests βFace Passβ Technology at Yokohama Store to Save on Manpower
Β Β Family Mart recently opened a next-generation test store, which uses the latest facial recognition technology βFace
Economy & Tech
How Japan is Helping Make the Global Economy Sustainable
Β How much is Japan doing to make the global economy more sustainable? Β On March 1, Social Innovation Japan […]
Culture
A Guide to Ramen Museums and Events in Japan
Β Ramen restaurants (ramenya in Japanese) both at home and abroad are more popular than ever! Β The Michelin Guide [&hel
Blog
ATSX Red Bull Crashed Ice Comes to Japan via Yokohama Championship
Β Β I know so little about extreme ice sports that when I heard about the event βRed Bull Crashed […]
Culture
WATCH: Trains Bring You to Japanβs Famous Sites β at the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park Museum
Β Β Β Β Β Best described as a βmuseum full of memories and dreams,β the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park […]
Culture
[PHOTOS] Pikachu Outbreak 2018: Hundreds of Eevee Join Pokemon Parade
Β Β Β (Photo Credit: Naoki) Β Shiho Starla Kay in Yokohama, Kanagawa Β Pikachu Outbreak has now become an […]
Scotland, Yokohama Commit to Closer Cooperation
Β Β Β By Arielle Busetto Β In early July, Scottish Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop paid a three-day visit to […]
Blog
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] What Do the Lights of Sakurayama Show?
Β Prop your camera in the middle of this pedestrian bridge and wait patiently as cars whizz by in the […]
Special Reports
Aquarius Eco Ship Project: Japanese Companies Push for Renewable Energy in Vessels
Β Β Β Greg Atkinson Β In April this year the International Maritime Organization (IMO) outlined its vision to reduce [&h
Blog
Experience Japan Within Tokyo’s Limits
Β Β Taylor Bond Β For those based in Tokyo, travel expenses can be a make-or-break factor when considering whether [&hel