Matching the ins and outs of two common kanji
From April 1, the 入国管理局 (nyūkoku kanri-kyoku, Immigration Bureau), which operated under the auspices of the 法務省 (hōmushō, Justice Ministry), was upgraded from a bureau to an agency. Its Japanese name changed to 出入国在留管理庁 (shutsunyūkoku zairyū kanri-chō), which can be interpreted as the agency ...
What's that we were talking about? Ah yes, the many uses of 'are'
Mata Karutago ni ikitai ne. Ano resutoran wa yokatta. (I'd like to go to Carthago again. That restaurant was good. ) ...
Race to Motegi for outdoor fun and games
Racecars, zip lines and the great outdoors — a visit to Twin Ring Motegi tracks in Tochigi Prefecture will keep the kids racing around in excitement.
Sandankyo Gorge: Hiroshima's hidden ravine
An easy trip from Hiroshima city, head to Sandankyo Gorge for a day of exploring picturesque ravines and waterfalls before indulging in a local hot spring.
Matsuyama: Under the radar, home to the contemporary
A weekend in Kobe: Beyond the beef, beyond the quake
A Weekend in Shanghai: With so much on offer, where do you begin?
From keeping your touch screen free of potato-chip grease to using tap cards to gain access to exclusive online content, the smartphone keeps changing the way we go about life.
The future is bright for gamers
Often, it's the little things that count
'East of the Rockies': Reliving Japanese-Canadian internment
Fighting for some successful revivals
Yakisoba stir-fried noodles: A quick, easy and adaptable meal
Yakisoba's (stir-fried noodles) origins may be shrouded in legend, but this endlessly adaptable, quick and easy dish remains an everyday favorite.
Akomeya: Kagurazaka branch puts the kitchen first
Raku: Squeeze past the other customers to get your gyōza fix
Imagination Pika Space: Building a new world of art, music and soul food
Ginza Cozy Corner's Jumbo Shu Cream: A cream puff made bigger and better
Tokyo's tapioca boom: Where to find bubble tea in the capital
Yard Coffee & Craft Chocolate: It's all about the bean
U.N. secretary-general kicks off major climate change effort during New Zealand visit
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has kicked off a major push for progress on what he calls the defining issue of our time: climate change. Guterres traveled to New Zealand on Sunday, from where he is set to visit several Pacific islands where rising sea ...
China responsible for surge in ozone-depleting emissions, study says
Reading the air: Tokyo still has work to do on air pollution
Growing old as the new era dawns
Lights go out at Sydney landmarks as Australia takes part in Earth Hour conservation campaign
Can a new era prepare Japanese style to let go of Heisei trends?
It's early days of Reiwa, but so far, Japan's fashion industry looks set to continue playing it safe in the new era.
Baku Sakashita: In light of good design
Fashion week applauds Fukushima Pride
Japan is ready for Milan Salone 2019
Japanese fashion taps the potential of digital media platforms
Japan's hotels design new experiences
The story of a black samurai known as "Yasuke," who served under warlord Oda Nobunaga in 16th-century Japan, will be made into a film starring African-American actor Chadwick Boseman, it was decided by May 7 [it was officially announced May 7]. The news was ...
When giving a public speech in Japanese, tears can be your trump card
You'd be considerably well off in Japanese by learning to differentiate between 'daibu' and 'kekkō'
A few parting words in Japanese for when you retire
As seniors worry about leaving the burden of unwanted possessions to relatives upon their death, more are learning to use flea market apps to declutter early.
Shifting landscapes: The state of traditional Japanese gardens
Taking the fall: The hard-knock life of a stunt performer in Japan
Swinging swords and drumsticks: Personal fitness draws on tradition
The village where scarecrows help keep the community alive
Unko Museum: Nothing wrong with a little toilet humor
Downsized dwellings: Inside Tokyo's tiny living spaces
Ardent drive to promote Poland-Japan exchanges
As a scholar of Japanese law, Polish Ambassador Jacek Izydorczyk brings a distinct cultural understanding to the diplomatic world, where he works day in and day out to deepen ties between Poland and Japan.
Mari Yamamoto: Staying international on and off camera
Ambition and experience lead to ideal circumstances
Kumiko Imai-Duxfield: From the pull of destiny to a sense of duty
Hideo Furusawa: Toward the shining light of French cooking
Reputation and success developed via resilience
Yosuke Hosoi: The mission to get it all on film
