Food & Drink | Food Sustainability in Japan Jun 28, 2020
How to compost in a cardboard box at home
by Jane Kitagawa
Cardboard box composting, a method that’s become popular in Japan, is cheap, simple, bad-odor-free and well-suited to small spaces.
Food & Drink | JAPANESE KITCHEN Jun 27, 2020
Five refreshing and summer-friendly Japanese recipes
by Makiko Itoh
This recipe collection starts with a homemade mentsuyu (noodle sauce), which becomes a flavorful base for four other dishes.
Film Jun 26, 2020
Skip the trip to Italy and binge Asian cinema online
by Mark Schilling
As we head into summer, now is the time to crank up the air-conditioning, get comfortable and delve into Japanese cinema with these recommendations.
Lifestyle Jun 14, 2020
Here’s what you need to know before getting a pet in Japan
by Louise George Kittaka
If time spent at home during COVID-19 made you want to get your own furry friend, here are some points to consider before committing to a new pet.
Food & Drink Jun 13, 2020
The do’s and doughs of bread makers: Move beyond the basic loaf with mochi and more
by Sarah B. Hodge
Did you know you could make more than bread in your “home bakery”? No? The Japan Times tells you how.
Culture Jun 12, 2020
Video gamers have pandemic entertainment figured out
by Russell Thomas
Video games Final Fantasy VII Remake and Animal Crossing: New Horizons have engaging storylines, graphics that are worthy of Hollywood and now — a captive audience
Food & Drink Jun 6, 2020
One man’s journey to perfect homemade nattō
by Daniel Morales
During Week 1 of stay-at-home orders in Chicago, I ordered beer from a local craft brewery. By Week 9, I was making nattō (fermented soybeans) at home.
Stage Jun 5, 2020
World Theatre Festival Shizuoka heads online in desperate times
by Nobuko Tanaka
By taking a key arts festival online, Satoshi Miyagi is finding ways to ensure that theater survives the pandemic.
Lifestyle May 31, 2020
Finding a slice of creativity during a global pandemic
by Rebecca Saunders
Artists who've started to work from home have some tips for those of us with extra time on our hands: Boredom can lead to creative thinking, lean into it if you can
Food & Drink | THE HIGH GROUNDS May 30, 2020
Can’t visit your favorite coffee shop? Try these customized coffee subscriptions instead.
by Claire Williamson
Four coffee subscription services to keep your mug full from the comfort of home.
Books May 30, 2020
Must-have cookbooks for the budding Japanese chef
by Oscar Boyd
Looking to learn the ropes of Japanese cooking? Begin with these cookbooks.
Film May 28, 2020
Tokyo joins world film festivals for 10-day YouTube event
by James Hadfield
Tokyo International Film Festival's competition programmer says that We Are One is just the start of a more digital-friendly future for festivals.