Hidden away near major destinations like Kyoto and Hiroshima, these port cities were at the forefront of Japan’s modernization, and today they offer visitors a unique...
A young performer brings new technology and vision to the ancient combination of fire and dance, and the ceremonial and performing arts of today’s Japan.
“Even using an adaptor and my f-mount Nikon 105mm/1.4 lens I was able to walk away with WAY more sharp and in-focus images than with my...
You'll be fascinated by the mystique of the brilliantly colored torii gates against surrounded by cherry blossoms laying in the mountains of Mt. Takayama.
Global perspectives vary a great deal on last year's successful staging of the Summer Olympics and China's upcoming Winter Games.
Princess Kako celebrated by taking on Imperial Family duties previously carried out by her sister Mako, who lost her noble status after marrying commoner Kei Komuro...
“What we need now is to work together to leap beyond the current trials. I want as many people as we can possibly reach to have...
The newly appointed Japan men’s basketball bench boss recalls his experience leading the women’s national team to a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics and discusses...
With 15 Stores all over Japan, the enterprise aims to introduce shelter dogs and cats to potential foster owners. And more than 16,000 happy pets have...
"The appeal of tuna is that you can enjoy different tastes for each part and cook them the way you want,” said Ueno, talking about his...
The 2021 Sculpture Laureate modestly points out that the concept driving his work - this “idea of going inside to greet the light ー is going...
The 2021 Architecture Laureate is a global inspiration in his field. ‘You live with my buildings, you don't live in my buildings,’ he says, explaining how...