Hay fever season gets people sneezing and talking
A good way to start a conversation in Japanese at this time of year is to talk about allergies and hay fever in particular. Learning the vocabulary for sore eyes and runny noses can also help at your local pharmacy.
Hay fever can make life hard enough to use the adjective 'tsurai'
A word that indicates hardship, agony and pain, you're most likely to hear it at this time of year because of spring allergies or hangovers from cherry blossom parties.
'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.
Galleries galore! Tokyo’s must-visit museums
Which are the best museums to visit when in Tokyo? Read on to find our favorite galleries and exhibition spaces, exhibiting everything from fine art to the weird and the wonderful.
Late February was a productive time for startups, with two important events taking place in Japan: Slush Tokyo 2019, a major nonprofit conference, and Tohoku Growth Accelerator Demo Day in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, a smaller conference that also offers advice to fledgling startups. Here ...
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Colorful, portable and easy to make: Inarizushi is the best picnic food
Inarizushi "sushi in a bean bag," is an ideal hanami (flower viewing) picnic food since the sweet-salty bags (skins) of fried tofu (abura-age) help ensure the sushi rice fillings taste great for at least a few hours.
Sake evangelists launch campaign to demystify nihonshu in U.K.
Narisawa: Celebrating 15 years of gastronomic genius
AirKitchen Plus: A new way to find vegan and vegetarian food in Japan
Get your fill of green tea with Seven-Eleven's mile-high matcha dorayaki
Secret techniques and local ingredients: Okinawan sweets fit for a king
Are native grape varieties the key to Japan's burgeoning wine industry?
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 ...
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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
Japanese architect Arata Isozaki wins Pritzker prize for designs blending East and West
The Pritzker Architecture Prize awarded to Isozaki honors living architects who demonstrate talent and vision, as well as contribute to humanity. It is considered the highest honor in the field.
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
Bauhaus design marks centenary as disputes over legacy continue to swirl
A teenager named 'Prince' changes his name out of embarrassment
Learn new words in this story about a teen who changed his name — including the word he no longer wanted to be associated with.
Turn an 'H' on its side and look what kanji you get
How to carefully express carelessness in Japanese
Japan's 2018 plastic waste shipments fall 30% after China's import ban
Navigating the tricky world of permission when speaking Japanese
Fly into action and take the kids on an airline tour
For anyone who loves planes, a 'factory tour' of of one of Japan's biggest airlines can offer an exciting journey into aviation education.
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
Onsen: A great way to get the kids to take a bath
Nail technician gets the upper hand
Tourism-heavy period encourages flexible hiring
Living in the city of Tokyo could be described as a dream come true for Robert Walters Japan and Korea Managing Director Jeremy Sampson.
When something fishy makes great business
Passion nurtures growth and innovative floristry
Ryoichi Kurokawa: The electronic artist's code
Tomoko Houtzager: Moving to the bush just to live off the land
Ambassador sets course to spread cultural knowledge
Corey Mah: Fashioning a new life in Tokyo
