Heat stroke risks for pets don't end in September: Here's what to look out for
For much of California, the arrival of September has brought extreme, scalding temperatures. Sept. 5 was the hottest day in Los Angeles in nearly 11 months, according to AccuWeather. Temperatures in the Inland Empire and the Sacramento region soared into the triple-digits over the long ...
Top 5: Where to find Tokyo’s best kakigōri
Japan’s shaved ice may be a classic festival snack, but not all kakigōri is created equal. Contemporary kakigōri is an art form, and here are five of Tokyo’s most delicious specialists.
Two recipes to jazz up the humble hiyayakko
A great, easy dish for a hot summer's day is hiyayakko — chilled tofu with various toppings. These two recipes depart from the usual, and make great drinking appetizers.
This shiso-lemon syrup adds a dose of sunshine to the gloomiest day
Whether you add it to a cocktail or jazz up a glass of sparkling water, once you’ve tried this punchy syrup you’ll never buy overpriced lemonade again.
Three summery watermelon recipes popular in Japan
Watermelon is a quintessential summer fruit. But what can you do with it besides eat it raw? Try one (or all) of these three refreshing Japanese-style watermelon dishes.
Kon: Shaved ice and sushi as you’ve never had them before
In summer, we need to slow down, drink up and eat light. Looking for specific ideas? Make your way to Kon and cool off with upscale versions of two of Japan’s favorite foods.
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.
Keep cool and carry on: How to survive a Japanese summer
Heatstroke and dehydration are no joke — The Japan Times spoke to experts about how to best keep cool and stay safe in the summer months.
Japanese beat the summer heat with fan-fitted clothes
As Japan swelters through record temperatures, fan-fitted clothing moves beyond workwear and into new markets.
Strawberry Milk Ice Candy: A cool treat for a hot season
Strawberry sweets specialist Ichibiko has just released three refreshing strawberry-milk ice bars.
Making sense of the oppressiveness of summer in Japan
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), ...
