National Mar 9, 2022

Fukushima forges renewable future after nuclear disaster

Solar farms, green energy "microgrids" and the experimental production of nonpolluting hydrogen was driven by a "strong desire to never see a repeat of such an accident."

Culture Jan 23, 2022

Japan's 'invisible' disabled artisans fight for spotlight

Despite being the only country to have held the Paralympics twice, and the government's public commitment to integrate people with disabilities, workplaces are often not accessible to them.

National / History Nov 16, 2021

'Ugly history': The battle to restore an iconic brothel building in Osaka

Experts say the wooden two-story structure is a rare original example of architecture from the Taisho Era.

Film Oct 23, 2021

Cartoon dreams: Netflix's Japan anime school targets booming demand

Armed with a set of pencils and a feather to sweep away eraser dust, Hitomi Tateno is training the next generation of anime artists at a new Netflix-funded academy as global demand for the Japanese genre soars.

National / Social Issues Aug 8, 2021

Japan's LGBTQ community lauds a more open Olympics

With a record number of out LGBTQ athletes, and the first-ever transgender competitor, the Tokyo Games arguably opened the door to greater inclusivity in future.

National / Science & Health Jun 17, 2021

Japan condom-makers fear anticlimax at Olympics

A ban on overseas fans, strict virus rules and regulations preventing the distribution of ultra-thin prophylactics to competitors have left manufacturers deflated.