Every winter, Tokyo’s various districts battle it out to see who can put on the most elaborate illuminations and bustling Shinjuku is no exception. The…

Starting on October 1st and running until December 25th, an exhibition of ‘Sustainable Materials for a Circular Economy’ is being held at the Tokyo Axis…

Nebuta, Neputa, and Tachineputa are summer festivals held in the Aomori Prefecture. However, many people are confused about which is which. In this article, I…

Japan is a big country, in both population, and in cultural properties and its history, so much so that experiencing it all can sometimes be…

Many people are aware that spring is one of the most beautiful and significant seasons in Japan and automatically associate the spring here with sakura…

A new project from Omotenashi Beats Omotenashi Beats, a project started in 2019 by Avex Entertainment Inc. (AEI), Avex Management Inc. (AMG), and Avex Pictures…

In sake brewing, shibori 搾り, or more formally, jōsō 上槽, is the pressing stage of sake production. The sake mash, or moromi 醪, is pressed…

With robot restaurants, maid cafes, and the notoriously bizarre penis festival, it is not hard to agree on the fact that Tokyo is a place…

It seems Japan just can’t get enough of Amabie these days. Japan’s unofficial “mascot” in the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic, the half-man half-fish…

Japan has pledged to give 100,000 yen to every resident in Japan to lessen the economic impact of COVID-19. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe scrapped an…

If you’re interested in Japanese traditional performing arts or are simply looking for a unique cultural experience which you can enjoy from home, the Touseian…

Many companies around the world are doing their best to contribute to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Manufacturers capable of converting their production line…

As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues, food and entertainment venues which depend on people gathering in a physical location have been struggling to make ends…

COVID-19 has put the world on hold. In Japan, many schools remain closed, as businesses and commerce slow down. However, the energy of young children…

Spring is slowly but surely sweeping across Japan. And every year it brings…well hay fever for the unlucky. But also FLOWERS! Tourists from all over…