Shozo Street is ‘sacred ground’ for cafe lovers
The town of Kuroiso might seem an unlikely candidate for one of Japan’s top coffee destinations. But Shozo Kikuchi has kicked off 30 years of community revitalization, one cafe at a time.
What exactly does it mean when someone tells you to ‘act your age’?
The phrase "ii toshi shite" can make someone chuckle or could cause offense. Make sure you use it carefully.
Dress up plain white rice with fresh edamame
Summertime is the season for fresh edamame. Dress up plain white rice by cooking it in umami-packed broth made from edamame pods, and stir in the fresh beans for even more flavor.
The secret to this sake’s flavor? Aging it underwater
What started as an experiment has turned into a way for Otokoyama Honten brewery to recover from the 2011 Tohoku triple disaster.
‘Waffles + Mochi’ teaches kids how to eat — with gusto
At Dashin Soan, handmade noodles take pride of place
Breakfast (and lunch) is covered with this sara udon omelette
L’evo: Destination dining that’s worth the journey
Keizo Shimamoto is taking true ‘craft ramen’ nationwide
Too much shiso is a great problem to have
New frontier: The future of tourism in Japan
Japan’s travel industry has introduced new ways of attracting visitors amid COVID-19, but will any of these initiatives stick?
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
Japanese researcher fulfills dream as a 'winterover' at South Pole
Japanese gaming arcades are on their last life
Already on a downward trend, COVID-19-mandated closures are slashing profits and forcing closures of many of the country’s iconic locations.
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
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
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
Nozomi Project gives new life to broken pottery — and the prospects of its artisans
With a motto of “finding beauty in brokenness,” the women-led company balances remembrance of the 2011 disaster with hope and progress.
Japan’s latest woodwork designs go against the grain
Kawaii, but make it subversive: Japan’s latest fashion is more than its frills
Boutique design hotels for the discerning staycationer
Pop culture paraphernalia is where fashion is at — if you can afford it
Japanese designers make haste to reduce waste
Iittala celebrates its 140th anniversary with a new Tokyo flagship store
Dress like Naruto? Great cosplay. Speak like Naruto? Hmm, chotto …
With anime's popularity booming, some may see it as a shortcut to learning Japanese. But you wouldn't necessarily learn English from Donald Duck, would you?
Immerse yourself in the creativity and language of Japanese TikTok accounts
The ‘wake’ structures that you can use to expand on your reasoning
When you find the right notes to learn Japanese, even karaoke can be your classroom
Focus on sentence endings to 'see the future' in Japanese
With all due respect, here's how you give a speech at a Japanese wedding
'Bidenese' returns interpreters and translators to a linguistic safe zone
Should we worry so much about our BMI?
There are few single measures in health care that seem to carry as much weight as body mass index, or BMI. We encounter it not just at doctor’s offices, but with online calculators and smart scales, at gyms and even when determining eligibility for ...
'As our leader says, try anything': Japan's silver-haired cheer squad
Navigating Japan Post: Mail during the time of COVID-19
It’s open season for strawberries at Kawana Farm
Your questions for how to socialize safely this Golden Week, answered
Ticket to ride: Disabled passengers face added burden from a lack of smart cards
To achieve long-term happiness, try taking these daily steps
Ash Hudson: From outfitting hip-hop's icons to finding new inspiration in Japan
Albion "Ash" Hudson's Conart streetwear brand defined the fashion of many rappers in the 1990s. His designs are now popping up on new acts such as Travis Scott and BTS.
Shuzo Matsuhashi: 'Respect traditional methods that are inherited and have evolved over centuries'
Building a global Panasonic compliance network
Marc Davies: ‘To write beautifully is to solve a fundamental problem of art’
Conbini Boys: ‘The konbini plays such an important role in society’
Persevering at the junction of trade and climate
