To differentiate a 'piri-piri' throat from a 'muzu-muzu' one, you'll have to know your onomatopoeia
If you ever want to take a break from grammar and reading when studying Japanese, dive into the world of "giongo" and "gitaigo."
Whether something smells like rotten cheese or is just plain cheesy, 'kusai' is your go-to adjective
Kono otoko wa kusai. (This guy is sketchy.) ...
Fashion week applauds Fukushima Pride
Though it has been 12 years since Junko Koshino's designs hit Tokyo fashion week runways, the acclaimed designer shines her spotlight on Fukushima handicraft artisans.
Last-minute Golden Week ideas if you’re staying in Japan
If you haven't made plans and are wondering what to do for the 10-day Golden Week, fear not. Here are our picks for some last-minute Golden Week travel ideas in Japan that won't break the bank.
La Posada: The cozy Mexican hotel at the edge of the peninsula
Galleries galore! Tokyo’s must-visit museums
A weekend in Osaka: A sensory feast in the nation's kitchen
'East of the Rockies': Reliving Japanese-Canadian internment
Innovative augmented reality storytelling app introduces users to the dark history of Japanese-Canadian internment during World War II, via a touching tale by Joy Kogawa.
Fighting for some successful revivals
The first of 2019's resurrections
Favorites just got even better
At family-run izakaya Kurasuno, the secret ingredient is a smile
After surviving as a prisoner of war in Krasnoyarsk, Eastern Siberia, Toyokazu Matsubara taught himself to cook and opened up an izakaya bar-restaurant, Kurasuno, which has become a multigenerational family enterprise and beloved neighborhood treasure.
Rakushin: Some food can't be improved upon
Yakitori Souten: The artful power of organic collaboration
Fujiya's Yume-iro Rainbow Cake is an Instagram feed's dream come true
Sake evangelists launch campaign to demystify nihonshu in U.K.
Unlocking Japan's geothermal energy potential
How Japan can meet its future energy needs is not necessarily something you think about while enjoying a nice long soak in a hot-spring bath. But the hot water you're soaking in is part of the solution, say advocates of geothermal power. Renewable energy sources such ...
Greenpeace India shuts two offices, cuts staff after donations row
Kenya dhow made from recycled plastic carries message about harmful effects of waste
Cold spell, stormy weather in Greece leave three people dead
Young eco-warriors use their smarts to combat environmental concerns
New Delhi chokes as pollution levels in Indian capital hit the worst level this year
Japan is ready for Milan Salone 2019
As Salone del Mobile (April 9-14) in Milan, Italy, approaches, some of Japan's top designers are now releasing teasers for their contributions to the world's largest interior and furniture fair. This month On: Design previews a few installations that look set to promote Japan's ...
Japanese architect Arata Isozaki wins Pritzker prize for designs blending East and West
Japanese fashion taps the potential of digital media platforms
Japan's hotels design new experiences
Plastic fantastic: Examining the obsession over Japan's soft vinyl toys
Fashion ripples during the new year lull
This article about North Korea and the 2020 Olympics is filled with technical terms that illustrate the importance of modifying clauses.
Hay fever season gets people sneezing and talking
Hay fever can make life hard enough to use the adjective 'tsurai'
A teenager named 'Prince' changes his name out of embarrassment
Turn an 'H' on its side and look what kanji you get
Tamiya: A model business for creative, fun-loving customers
While it may look out of sync with its surroundings, model and radio-controlled car giant Tamiya's Plamodel Factory (Plastic Model Factory) flagship store has a happy home amid the office buildings and dining establishments of Tokyo's Shinbashi district. "Being in Shinbashi seemed like quite a ...
Fly into action and take the kids on an airline tour
Heavy metal: Moonlighting knights and medieval swordplay in Tokyo
The smooth way to go skiing with kids
Mom-friendly tomato farm bears more than just fruit
Report urges a radical rethink to tackle obesity, hunger and climate issues
Diplomatic career offers a variety of opportunities
Jorge Toledo has a novel piece of advice to offer any foreigner coming to Japan — learn your gestures.Spain's new ambassador to Japan recalled how during his first posting here in the mid-1990s, he was often confronted with "lost in gesticulation" moments, such as ...
Fumi Nagasaka: When Japan is neither in nor out of the picture
Hiroki Ogasawara: Looking for a truly multicultural Japan
Tourism-heavy period encourages flexible hiring
Nick Sakagami: When something fishy makes great business
Passion nurtures growth and innovative floristry
Ryoichi Kurokawa: The electronic artist's code
