American photographer Clark Little gives nonsurfers a chance to see what they’re missing in a series of pictures he is showing at the “Clark Little Photo Exhibition” in Tokyo. The photographs of waves in Hawaii, breaking close to the North Shore area of Oahu ...

One of the key issues in Sunday’s Lower House election is the future of Japan’s 50 commercial nuclear reactors, all but two of which remain off line in light of the Fukushima disaster. But few voters are aware that six reactors are operating in ...

It may be a bit touristy to hunt for geisha in Kyoto, but head to Fukuoka and they’re there for all to see. The 22nd Hakata Odori will be held in Hakata Ward in Fukuoka on Dec. 7 and 8. In the annual show, ...

The art of Japanese textile will mix with the beauty of fashion from other Asian countries at the Sakura Collection this weekend. As an event meant to bring cultures together, it’s fitting that it will be held at Kansai International Airport. A fashion show ...

Expect a ghoulish time in Tokyo’s Omotesando when the area holds its “Hello Halloween Pumpkin Parade” (www.harajuku-halloween.com) on Oct. 28, in which some 1,300 costumed revelers are expected to march. The parade starts at 1 p.m. on Omotesando street (near the station) and finishes ...

The Japan International Aerospace Exhibition in Nagoya this weekend offers a special opportunity for the general public to view a variety of airplanes up close. This particular exhibition is held in Japan once every four years mainly for the purpose of allowing the world’s ...

As Tokyo prepares for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, in Osaka fashion has gone to the dogs. Pet lovers are set to gather in Kansai for Pet Haku (Pet Expo) 2012, and one of the main programs of the event will be a fashion show for ...

Many in Japan’s large and lively dance community centered on hip-hop, house and other styles are becoming increasingly upset at what appears to be a police crackdown on an essential part of their lives. Since 2010, with more and more clubs being shut down ...

The cool, wild and powerful movements of rhythm-heavy hip-hop dance are gripping the body and soul of ever more Japanese children and young people. For several years there have been commercial lessons offered and hip-hop competitions held around the country. Since April, though, this ...