Style & Design Sep 8, 2020
Japanese beat the summer heat with fan-fitted clothes
by Andrew McKirdy
As Japan swelters through record temperatures, fan-fitted clothing moves beyond workwear and into new markets.
Food & Drink | DESSERT WATCH Jul 4, 2020
Strawberry Milk Ice Candy: A cool treat for a hot season
by Patrick St. Michel
Strawberry sweets specialist Ichibiko has just released three refreshing strawberry-milk ice bars.
Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Sep 1, 2019
Making sense of the oppressiveness of summer in Japan
by Damian Flanagan
Japan has a venerable tradition of quirky and inventive means of escape from the oppression of summer, as well as from rigid social constraints and conventions. Some of them take distinctly weird forms. In Edogawa Ranpo's classic story, "The Stalker in the Attic" (1925), ...
Food & Drink | JAPANESE KITCHEN Aug 17, 2019
Food to combat summer fatigue: Ginger pork with veggie pickles
by Makiko Itoh
Natsubate, the fatigue and lethargy you feel during the summer months, can seriously affect your energy levels. But eating the right food, such as this easy-to-make ginger pork, can help keep you feeling energized.
Environment Jul 25, 2019
The sound of summer: Love them or hate them, cicadas have a special place in Japanese culture
by Andrew McKirdy
Cicadas — known as semi in Japanese — are a superfamily of insects with around 2,000 known species worldwide, around 35 of which live in Japan.
Lifestyle | Kateigaho International Japan Edition Jul 6, 2019
The first of a four-part series that focuses on traditional ways to mitigate the heat of a Japanese summer.
Food & Drink Jul 6, 2019
Upscale summer dessert: The best gelato spots in Tokyo
by Patrick St. Michel
Japan's capital abounds with top-notch gelato spots to satisfy any sweet tooth. Just in time for summer, here's The Japan Times' guide on where to find the best scoops in the city.
Business | YEN FOR LIVING Oct 12, 2018
by Philip Brasor and Masako Tsubuku
Japan seems to suffer more than its fair share of natural disasters, and this past summer was especially bad. In addition to two earthquakes that resulted in considerable damage, there were strong storms that killed dozens and forced thousands to flee their homes. Some people ...
Food & Drink | JAPANESE KITCHEN Aug 25, 2018
Hiyajiru: A soup to get over the last of the summer sweat
by Makiko Itoh
Learn how to make hiyajiru, a chilled miso and sesame soup, with this simple recipe.
Travel Aug 24, 2018
Swimming holes: Kyushu's under-frequented gems
by Chris Ott
Summers in Japan are survivable and even enjoyable if you combat the broiling temperatures with a visit to a swimming hole.