Keep calm and tuck in: Tokyo discovers British cuisine isn’t just pie in the sky
Critics have missed, or chosen to stubbornly ignore, Britain’s glorious culinary renaissance. Here are some of Tokyo’s latest openings where you can get a taste of good ol’ British grub.
How to make Japanese-Chinese fusion māpō dōfu
Tempered with the inclusion of red miso, this Japanese-Chinese fusion māpō dōfu is a flavorful and beginner-friendly introduction to the intricacy of Sichuan spice.
Burger Police: Locking-in its status as one of Tokyo’s best burgers
This offspring of the well-known Tacubo serves a gourmet burger like no other, pared back to the simplest of no-frills basics.
Breaking down Japan’s Go To Travel campaign
One outcome of the pandemic has been renewed interest in domestic travel. Here’s how to take advantage of the Go To campaign, plus tips to stay safe.
After a long ride, will anyone save this Tokyo carousel?
Meet the Japanese omotenashi consultant selling what money can't buy
Why local communities are important to the future of Japan's ailing tourism industry
Japanese researcher fulfills dream as a 'winterover' at South Pole
With festival canceled by coronavirus, fireflies dance alone
A eulogy for the PlayStation Vita, Sony’s last portable console
By announcing the end of the PS Vita's warranty extension, Sony is signaling that the PS Vita's era is fading to black.
Battle fish foes, fight bravely and fly through the air with these new video game releases
Game consoles and famous franchises get spruced-up
Handy gadgets and apps for at-home life during Japan’s current state of emergency
Geisha-turned-YouTuber Kimono Mom taps into the heart of parenting
Plant a garden, solve puzzles and save the world in these video games
Roleplaying takes center stage with these three games
Malaysian company aims high with cultivation of Japanese muskmelons
More than a decade of trial and error leads to successful cultivation of the prize fruit
A glimpse of Louis Vuitton’s luxe Le Cafe V Ginza
How to make bamboo shoot Tosa-ni
Go on a ‘sake voyage’ right in Tokyo’s backyard
Restaurants in Japan cooking up new breakfast culture amid pandemic
When life gave him olives, this Shodoshima farmer made world-class beef
Mister Karaage’s mission? Spreading the gospel of Japanese fried chicken
Unearthing Japan’s home-grown solutions to urban greening
Urban greening not only boosts biodiversity and lowers air temperatures, it also provides a much-needed link to the natural world.
Can Japan embrace an alternative approach to plastic?
The true cost of the climate crisis on Japan
C.W. Nicol, a committed environmentalist with deep humanity
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
Pop culture paraphernalia is where fashion is at — if you can afford it
After many stores shut their doors last month, there’s now a pop culture-tinged positivity imbuing Japan’s fashion scene.
Japanese designers make haste to reduce waste
Iittala celebrates its 140th anniversary with a new Tokyo flagship store
Practical workwear bucks the trends and brands turn to digital talent
Aichi Design Vision: Manufacturing collabs inspire creative homeware projects
Japan’s fashion scene gets smaller in more ways than one
The ultimate colors to illuminate your 2021
'Bidenese' returns interpreters and translators to a linguistic safe zone
Japanese translators made news when they expressed difficulties in translating former U.S. President Donald Trump. So, how are they doing with Joe Biden?
LDP Secretary-General Toshihiro Nikai gives us an object lesson in referencing proverbs
Put your yen to work with the language of investing
Does Google Translate make foreign language learning unnecessary? Not quite
COVID-19 continues to infect the way we speak Japanese in 2021
What makes beautiful Japanese? It's as simple as a morning greeting
Achieving solidarity requires more than words
Here's how to say 'sorry' to your kids
Here’s expert advice for coming back from saying things you regret, how to empathize with your kids and how to cut down on snapping when it’s possible.
The possibilities (and perils) of Japan’s youth spending more time online
What happened to Japan’s promised outdoor dining renaissance?
Can't sleep? Treat yourself like a baby
A childhood tradition makes a comeback with yusanbako
Virus threatens 'game over' for Japan's arcades
Mima Osawa: 'COVID-19 upended fashion trends for the better'
Mima Osawa puts sustainability and style at the forefront of her fashion line, Mono Handmade.
Persevering at the junction of trade and climate
Keisuke Sugiyama: ‘Being able to experience the past through art is extremely exciting’
A Japanese woman's story of love from war-torn Syria
Hiroko Ito: ‘When disaster strikes, secure your own safety first of all’
From small town to big city to new age of clean tourism
Kaede Yasuno: ‘Nursing is a job with a lot of responsibility’
