The Japanese words used to encourage self-restraint
As concern over the new coronavirus increases so does a Japanese learner's vocabulary. Get to know the words that are most commonly being used in news stories about the outbreak.
The 'ni ataranai' structure is actually a grammar point that's worth learning
The terms "ni(wa) ataranai" and "made mo nai/naku" point out things that aren't worth doing, but they have slightly different nuances.
Fashion week is compelled to go online
Japan's fashion industry was hit hard by the March cancellation of Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, saved only by livestreaming and online content as a way to keep fans informed.
Find solitude on Mount Kuju, central Kyushu’s highest peak
Part of Aso-Kuju National Park, Mount Kuju comprises a number of lofty peaks. But at 1,791 meters, Nakadake is the highest, and a worthwhile spot for any hiking enthusiast. It is also a must for those seeking the unusual and the unique.
If you must go out, keep your distance in a quiet green space
Tokyology: Inside Tokyo's lesser known neighborhoods
In the footsteps of Okinawa's forgotten priestesses
Forget the Olympic sheen, keirin is a gritty gambler's sport
Boat racing: Endearingly rubbish and genuinely dramatic
As coronavirus cases mount, is it still safe to travel to Japan?
Keeping safe and occupied indoors
We are all a little confused and stressed about the spread of Covid-19. But are there any ideas out there that my help us stay healthy and occupied during this time of uncertainty?
Hideo Kojima unleashes his latest
Keita Takahashi: The world is alive with the fun of Wattam
'East of the Rockies': Reliving Japanese-Canadian internment
Top flight: Japan's drone racers are go!
It takes one to know one: How YouTuber Chris Okano built an agency to help his fellow J-vloggers
Shiho Sakamoto: Designing wagashi for the 21st century
Wagashi designer Shiho Sakamoto is embracing technology, using Instagram, video and even 3D printing to introduce wagashi sweets to new generations around the world.
Japanese mountain vegetables are the epitome of spring
Chocolate, chips and coffee: The ideal snack combination?
Asia's 50 Best Restaurants is a somber countdown for an industry and continent in crisis
Sake, sashimi and all-night hours: Tokyo's izakaya bars have it all
Mornington Crescent: Great British baking finds a home in Tokyo
Have an at-home hanami with these cherry blossom-flavored sweets
We live in neither East nor West
With COVID-19 pulling the world apart, it's the people, from healthworkers to thoughtful neighbors that can bring it back together.
Japan 2030: Tackling climate issues is key to the next decade
Balance of power: Redefining Japan's energy needs
Throwaway society: Rejecting a life consumed by plastic
Emergency on 'lucky island': Iki Island seeks to lead Japan's fight against the climate crisis
Debate over Japan's extinct wolf grows
Fishing for plastic on Amsterdam's eco-friendly canal cruises
Classics anew for a year of blue
With the 2020 Pantone color of the year being Classic Blue, On: Design introduces a few blue-tinted modern classics.
Design innovations in Kyoto's textile industry pave the way forward
Classic kicks: Japan’s sneaker obsession rebounds
Behind the mask: The show must go on
Japan's fashion brands look to meet new consumer standards
Future design in Japan: Recycle, upcycle and reinvent
Award-winning architect Raymond Moriyama draws on his Japan roots
Local governments short on volunteer interpreters in emergencies
A Kyodo story looks at the lack of multilingual volunteers that would be able to help Southeast Asian communities in Japan in an emergency.
Pointing out the family with 'ni ataru'
Can’t find tissues? Get some towels, it’s moving time
Looking for luck in Japanese amid a pandemic
Celebrating special occasions with 'ni atatte' and 'ni saishite'
Your Japanese vocabulary can expand as the new coronavirus spreads
'Emergency' Japanese can help build fluency
Oedo Antique Market En garde: Most of these sword guards, each kept in its own wooden box and sold at the Oedo Antique Market by Kensuke Tansho, were crafted during the Edo Period (1603-1868). Those with a sharp eye for antiques vouch for the high quality ...
Japanese company wants diners to eat everything, including the plate
In bloom? Celebrating Japan’s iconic cherry trees in a time of pandemic
Japanese parents find difficulties coping with shutdowns of schools
Altered perspectives: The 'interactive' Okinawan garden
Dressing up T-shirts with traditional flair
Muddy waters: The battle to save Japan's ailing freshwater pearl industry
A leap from academia to first Armenian ambassador
As ambassador of a country with one of the longest histories in the world, Grant Pogosyan is eager to share his homeland’s unique culture with Japan. Just as unique, however, is Pogosyan’s path to becoming the first ambassador for Armenia in Japan.
Mitsukuni Baba: Japanese culture blossoms in the Windy City
Unique programs target a broad spectrum of viewers
Satoshi Sekimoto: Decorated in France
Ken Mogi: Brain science and other thoughts
Finding new beginnings in the United States
Guided by an ever-present curiosity in business, travel
