Emailing business connections in Japanese is simple if you remember a few handy phrases
The most important thing to remember when writing work-related emails is your manners. Polite Japanese is necessary even when dealing with someone you know, which means a lot of honorifics and thank-yous.
Throw out idioms left and right using ... the Japanese words for left and right!
"Hidari" (left) and "migi" (right) are used in several well known expressions in Japanese that indicate everything from a level of skill to a propensity for spending money.
A great way to get the kids to take a bath
To many Japan newbies, the thought of bathing with strangers at a hot spring public bath seems off-putting — especially with kids. Yet for millions of residents, it's an ideal way to warm up and spend time together on a winter afternoon. Here are ...
Madarao: The tree skiing capital of Japan?
The Madarao Kogen ski resort prides itself on two things: its powder snow ("Madapow!") — enjoying over 10 meters of fresh snow annually — and its tree skiing. It is less well-known than some of its rivals within the prefecture, but that just ...
This month CES, the world's largest consumer electronics trade show, took place in Las Vegas, with many Japanese companies showcasing new products. On: Tech looks a few that hope to change the way we monitor and use information.
Favorites just got even better
The last of 2018's new releases
Top flight: Japan's drone racers are go!
Bringing out the flavor of dashi: soft water and terrain
Beyond sushi and sukiyaki, all kinds of Japanese dishes are being enjoyed around the world more than ever before. From recipes served at the family table to finely crafted delicacies, washoku, traditional Japanese cuisine, was registered on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2013. As ...
Japan Night reception to serve a selection of Gold Prize-winning sake
Chase away the winter blues with a comforting nabe hot pot
Ginza Kagari Honten: The tori paitan classic is reborn
Lakan-ka: Light, wholesome and not a speck of sugar added
CoCo Ichibanya curry makes London debut
Unusually high levels of smog worsened by weather patterns are raising alarm bells across Asia, with authorities in Thailand's hazy capital Bangkok handing out face masks and preparing to seed clouds for rain to clear the air. A combination of construction dust, auto exhaust and ...
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
India's first elephant hospital cheers animal activists, draws tourists
After severe drought, invasive trees around Cape Town to be target of eradication campaign
As our lifestyles and desires change, fashion has had to adapt with the times. But now, with easier access to global influences, and changing demographics, it has become more eclectic than ever. From casual looks to match a lifestyle to fanciful contemporary art collaborations, ...
Bauhaus design marks centenary as disputes over legacy continue to swirl
Iconic creations of Bauhaus design spanning the last 100 years
Shared spaces, locally produced goods and everyday objects
Harri Koskinen: The Finnish connection
When the thought really counts
Model Anna Yuki hasn't just embraced her gray hair, she has embraced who she is
When reading about a group of monks protesting on social media, the collision of traditional and modern words is a treat.
You still need to know your ABCs if you're living in Japan
Let's discuss Yusaku Maezawa's great Twitter giveaway
Using 'kaneru' incorrectly is something we simply cannot do
Join in the chatter during film awards season
Whether it be chipped nails, bitten nails, cracked skin or fat fingers, Japan's manicurist to the stars Naoko Takano can turn her hand to any challenge. Takano, who is credited as the inventor of pressed-flower nail art, has spent half of her life helping her ...
Step into Sawano Kobo, an unusual mix of sandals and music
Comfort in the hands of halal nail polish
Are some of us born to have a beer belly?
Examining Japan's traditional paper trail
New year, new opportunities: What to expect in the Year of the Boar
Programming: A code for fun and games
Engineering background ties into diplomatic career
Name: Khaled Omran Alameri Title: United Arab Emirates Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (since March 2016) URL: http://www.mofa.gov.ae/ DoB: Oct. 1, 1976 Hometown: Al Ain, UAE Years in Japan: 9 United Arab Emirates Ambassador Khaled Omran Alameri readily admits that growing up in the UAE city of Al Ain, often described ...
Publisher aims to bridge fictional fun and reality
Aiko Tanaka: A bundle of laughs in America
Aki Fujita Taguchi on life behind the camera
Leading BMW Japan into new, sustaining directions
Takehiko Nakamura: Kicking around the U.S. for a career in soccer
Akira Satake: From handmade banjos to vases
