Mate-mono: Changing the fabric of Japan’s textile industry
With mate-mono, Komatsu Matere is taking the inevitable quantities of leftover and cut-off fabric that come from manufacturing and creating stylish sustainability.
Campaigner helps female cancer patients return to public baths in Japan
Maiden Onsen is hoping to allow women to meet with others who have undergone treatment and to enjoy the relaxation of hot spring facilities.
Abraham 'Araji' Oppong: ‘Chefs with an original style will attract people from all over’
Recruited from a hotel in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, chef Abraham "Araji" Oppong came to Japan and built a new life in the western region of Kansai.
We’re still in the middle of the pandemic. So why do new restaurants keep opening in Tokyo?
Despite the pandemic straining Japan’s hospitality industry, new restaurants across the capital continue to open their doors. Has opening during the “new normal” allowed them to adapt?
Olympic hosts ensure athletes get taste of Japan despite restrictions
Three summery watermelon recipes popular in Japan
Kon: Shaved ice and sushi as you’ve never had them before
A taste for politics: Notable meals U.S. presidents have had in Japan
Tonoya Yo: Japan's fermentation fundamentals, made modern
A popular poison: Vietnamese researcher brings taste for Japan's toxic fugu pufferfish home
Three spots in Japan will make your transition back to travel an educational one
With COVID-19 vaccinations ramping up, some people may be ready to leave their neighborhoods and go traveling again. Three spots in particular are good if you're into history.
Hopping on a plane? Make sure you have everything in order first.
New frontier: The future of tourism in Japan
Breaking down Japan’s Go To Travel campaign
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
A digital calico is melting hearts (and napping a lot)
The cat has drawn crowds and sparked joy on social media.
Video game expo E3 expands its digital presence, though Sony sits out
Japanese gaming arcades are on their last life
A shaky future for Sony's Japan Studio after mass staff exodus
A eulogy for the PlayStation Vita, Sony’s last portable console
Battle fish foes, fight bravely and fly through the air with these new video game releases
Game consoles and famous franchises get spruced-up
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
Tokyo 2020’s Olympic uniforms are here to make a statement
Athletes’ uniforms illustrate the values each country wishes to embody. So think of the Olympics opening ceremony as one of the largest runway shows the world has to offer.
Czech Olympic outfit blends tradition with Japanese twist
No time to die, but a great time to wear a maekake apron
Ishinomaki Laboratory celebrates 10 years of DIY design
Getting the dirt on Japan’s latest clay creations
For new fashion events and collections, it’s all about the timing
Nozomi Project gives new life to broken pottery — and the prospects of its artisans
Explore the vocabulary of beginnings ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympics
The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics may have you thinking about new beginnings and fresh starts. It's time to raise the curtain on some new vocabulary.
Know the right words to use when speaking to the police in Japanese
Grow your Japanese with care, like the plants in a garden
‘PPAP,’ ‘golden jewels’ and other words that make the Japanese giggle
Japan's office workers get poetic on life during the pandemic
Variants, the Olympics and other boosters for your vocabulary
Take in the beauty of Hokusai's wave and then give your verdict on it in Japanese
How to pick a Japanese sunscreen that’s right for you
Japan has a variety of formulas and brands, and it can be tricky to know which one to use. Our in-depth guide will help you find the best option to keep yourself safe from the sun.
Do we need to take 10,000 steps per day to improve our health?
Mother develops period-proof underwear to help girls' transition to puberty
Shop aims to focus minds on Japan's huge deer culls with deerskin goods
Basics of bonsai: How miniature trees from Asia have transcended frontiers
Keep cool and carry on: How to survive a Japanese summer
Hardships of children needing medical care in Japan laid bare by new law
Jonathan Berguig: ‘I think both Japanese and French people are gourmets. And there's a mutual love.’
Jonathan Berguig owns the French cafe Citron. It offers vegetarian and vegan options, as well as opportunities to support animal shelters.
Jenifer Rogers taps ACCJ’s energy for a sustainable future
Khamida Malianchinova: 'We couldn’t judge if it was Tokyo or us who chose to stay isolated'
David Malone, rector of the United Nations University
Sari Kaede: 'It's possible to be an ordinary person who just happens to be a trans woman'
Ash Hudson: From outfitting hip-hop's icons to finding new inspiration in Japan
Shuzo Matsuhashi: 'Respect traditional methods that are inherited and have evolved over centuries'
