Tour service Japonisme’s Pride Month campaign features discounted virtual tours, rainbow logo
Every year in June, Pride Month is celebrated in the United States to support LGBTQ+ people. JAPONISME, which provides travel services to people from all…
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Japanese maker develops no-contact touch panels for hospitals
The pandemic caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) given many a chance to revaluate their daily practices in terms of responsibility and…
International English Study Program to the USA includes vaccination for students from Japan
According to Our World in Data, as of May 30th the United States has reached a vaccination rate of 41%. In California alone, all residents…
Hello Kitty interviews Japanese marine-earth science R&D agency on plastic waste problem
Today, on World Oceans Day (June 8th), Hello Kitty released a video on her official YouTube channel, HELLO KITTY CHANNEL, of her online interview with…
Strength and beauty combined: Traditional Japanese Kiriko cut glass in unbreakable silicone
Kiriko 切子 glass is a beautiful Japanese artisanal glass craft with carefully applied cuts, often in intricate patterns. Within Kiriko, the traditions of Edo-kiriko 江戸切子…
Loneliness at the End of the Line
The Hanasaki line has seen busier days. The local train that connects the cities of Kushiro and Nemuro in Hokkaido fights to live another year…
These mystery Japanese gift sets will make your dad very happy on Father’s Day 2021
Father’s Day is just a few weeks away, and if you’re like most of us you probably still haven’t found a gift yet. Now, you…
Have your dream wedding in the skies over Japan!
Good news for the couples who are thinking about giving up their wedding ceremony because of the pandemic. Here’s a unique and luxurious way to…
Japanese “muscle junkie” girl’s “maximum effort” JoJo pose photos go viral
In addition to being a self-professed “muscle junkie” (筋肉オタク kinniku otaku) and fitness buff, Japanese model Momo Momoto 桃兎もも (@tmmt_san) also happens to be really…
Interview with Violence Tomoko, creator of the manga “A Love Story in Virtual Reality”
Virtual reality technology, already a staple of science fiction literature, continues to be a popular theme in manga and anime. Works like Accel World or…
Japan Islands Eyed as World Heritage Site Offer Insights into Biodiversity
Ecotourism can help protect Amami Oshima, Tokunoshima, the northern part of Okinawa, and Iriomote while also giving the local economy a boost. Editorial Board, Sankei…
Exploring the mysteries of “The Tsubaki Forest,” a short film by Jeremy Rubier
From The Tsubaki Forest, reproduced with permission from Jeremy Rubier “The Tsubaki Forest” is a new short film by the talented Jeremy Rubier, a French-born director,…
These unique door stoppers from Japan are über-cute and super sweet!
You know ’em, you love ’em, what would your life be without them? Door stoppers, the two-word plastic product that’s on everyone’s mind. And for…
Take a moment and see the world through the eyes of a child with these manga
Kids are cute no matter where in the world they live. The same is obviously true of all the munchkins who call Japan home. Recently,…
Annual surveys show how domestic Japanese life has changed during the pandemic
The pandemic has thrown everyone’s home life upside. The number of remote workers increased during the COVID-19 outbreak. On the other hand, parents and overwhelmed…