For Francesco Bassetti's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Bringing a fresh perspective to the brewing process, women are increasingly producing inspirational new interpretations of the nation’s traditional alcoholic drink.
Urban greening not only boosts biodiversity and lowers air temperatures, it also provides a much-needed link to the natural world.
The pandemic has put the aspirations of Japanese competition climbers on hold, and affected the operations of climbing gyms they rely on for training.
With the Ainu language considered to be on the brink of extinction, global connections are breathing new life into revitalization efforts.
