A power spot, tucked away on the Shima Peninsula
Four or five years ago, standing alone in front of the clear, gently bubbling waters of Kiyomasa no Ido, a natural spring secreted in woodland at the far end of the Meiji Shrine's iris garden, I strained to detect any sound, but even the ...
Shared spaces, locally produced goods and everyday objects
Making physical connections with people, whether via large-scale events and spaces or design concepts, and a continued celebration of traditional crafts, appeared to be a key direction for design in Japan this year. "2018 was the year Japan embraced the idea of 'shared space' — ...
The third-wave coffee boom has resulted in a new wave of java-related Japanese vocabulary
Coffee talk is more than just cream and sugar when it comes to cafes that specialize in third-wave coffee.
Kick off a weekend in Saitama Prefecture in Kumagaya, an excellent starting point for a trip that will take you all across the region — from river rafting in the forested mountains of Chichibu to the historical alleys of Kawagoe.
Taking a perch with the hip birds of Uguisudanicho
Discovering Kyoto through the eyes of Genji
Tuna, tradition and opportunities for sustainable tourism
Top flight: Japan's drone racers are go!
The tranquility of a warm autumn morning in Chiba Prefecture is broken by three shapes streaking through the sky above a rugby field. They move so fast it is difficult for the eye to follow, flitting this way and that like angry dragonflies and filling ...
A local hamburger in Wakayama Prefecture is catching the eye of tourists for its surprisingly good taste and visual impact — mouth-watering wagyu spare ribs sandwiched with a mikan (mandarin orange or tangerine) between the buns. The locally sourced Kumanogyu and mikan burger was created ...
‘Punksters of food’ Gaggan Anand and Takeshi Fukuyama join culinary forces to create GohGan
Kurasu: Yozo Otsuki's blend of coffee and lifestyle
Yuzu is Britain's in-vogue citrus fruit
Lawson's Godiva chocolates are classy, sweet and provide some winter warmth
At Ikoyi, Philosopher-chef Jeremy Chan gets to the core of deliciousness
Wana Tedome: Partake in a feast on the wild side
After severe drought, invasive trees around Cape Town to be target of eradication campaign
Big business is backing a South African fund to eradicate invasive trees around Cape Town and yield billions of liters of water as the city emerges from its worst drought in a century, officials said Friday. Alien species, such as eucalyptus, which are largely native ...
India's first elephant hospital cheers animal activists, draws tourists
All hail Caesar's wild mushrooms
Air quality in Delhi area plummets as peak pollution season arrives
Elbe 'hunger stones' tell tale of Czechs' centuries-long struggle with drought
Harri Koskinen: The Finnish connection
Industrial designer Harri Koskinen talks about his designs for the Iittala x Issey Miyake Home Collection and the affinity between Japanese and Finnish culture.
When the thought really counts
Model Anna Yuki hasn't just embraced her gray hair, she has embraced who she is
The kitchen is where the party is
Designart Tokyo 2018 looks beyond 2021
Tokyo's fashion week can be for the fans
Good Design Awards go beyond industrial design
Watch what you say when offering your boss a coffee
When trying to figure out what someone wants in Japanese, your relationship with them is as important as their request.
Let's discuss the possible new language test for foreign workers
A dash of hiragana in the 'foreign' soup
Coming up with exceptions in Japanese can be tricky, but helpful
A group of Japanese grannies emerges from a boat returning to shore. Clad in black wetsuits and bubbling with energy, they are part of a dwindling community of ama — free-diving fisherwomen. Onshore, the women — who range from 60 to 80 years old ...
Women help bolster Japan's farming industry
Mindfulness in times of distraction
From Christmas markets to skating, 'tis the season to be jolly
The monk in mascara: Japanese man finds ‘liberation’ through Buddhism and makeup
Breaking down barriers: The challenge of getting around Tokyo in a wheelchair
Art classes can help boost your kids' creativity
Machiko Yamashita: A Japanese breadwinner in Berlin
Former art historian and butoh dancer Machiko Yamashita brings Japanese bread buns to Berliners.
Charles Odlin: The man who can help you take that leap
The greater the cooperation, 'the more trust we can build'
Developing a coffee break for the Philippines
Zen and chocolate: Seeking tranquility in business, life
Max Goshko-Dankov: Public art returns lost personal connections
Sharp foresight coupled with penchant for precision
