Japanese Instagrammer Erina saves marriages by advising over 180,000 followers
Some couples lead a happy married life. Some, but not all. Instagram user erina_8107_ picked up on this issue. To help her followers out, the…
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Snow-covered cherry blossom flowers provide a serene way to capture the sakura season
Spring marks hanami 花見, or cherry blossom flower season in Japan. Typically throughout the final weeks of March and early April, the tiny pink flower…
Childcare-focused Instagrammer uses Studio Ghibli to explain what pregnancy is like
I was talking recently with my SO about the experience of women and men in our respective countries. While some things are different between East…
Famous YouTuber Bilingirl Chika opens online salon after suffering serious cyberbullying
Last year, we talked about the serious online abuse and cyberbullying that YouTuber Bilingirl received during the early days of the pandemic. For those who…
Komomaki, straw belts protecting Japan’s trees from winter cold, may do more harm than good
Japanese gardeners are much admired for the scrupulous care they take of their plants, particularly in the winter months. One example is yukitsuri (雪吊りliterally, ‘snow…
Does the arrival of COSTA COFFEE spell out the end for Japan’s independent cafes?
For many years now, the UK’s coffee industry has been ruled by one giant coffee chain – Costa Coffee – with even Starbucks accepting defeat…
Japanese photographer captures beautiful dreamy landscapes of Kamakura in infrared
Kamakura is a popular tourist spot and a great day-trip from the Tokyo area. The seaside Japanese city is not only known for surfing (at…
Japanese service turns 15,000 restaurants nationwide into food kitchens for needy kids
In recent years, child poverty has become a major social issue in Japan. In response, the number of Children’s Food Kitchens, known in Japanese as…
Japan’s “Care for Care Workers” project offers much-needed support during the pandemic
Since February 2020, Japan, like much of the world, has been dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic. As of March 2021, people are still being…
A visit to Zenpukuji Temple in Azabu to see the oldest tree in Tokyo
The Giant Gingko Tree at Zenpukuji temple is said to be the oldest tree in Tokyo. Although it is only 20 metres in height, which…
‘Watch out, he bites’: Japan’s dogs before the ‘pet boom’
Japan is the only country in the world in which pets outnumber children. The country has just 17 million children under the age of 16,…
Top tips for snaffling up cool bargains at Japan’s 100-yen shops
The one-hundred-yen shop, where everything costs 100 yen or less, is not particular to Japan. But no other country can boast the depth and breadth…
Drive-through greengrocer in Japan allows safe shopping, supports farmers during pandemic
In order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection, most people are trying to maintain social distance. However, when it comes to putting…
Japanese comedian Yuriyan Retriever to talk about gender stereotypes at SDG Global Festival
SDG Global Festival of Action from Japan On Thursday, March 25th and Friday, March 26th, “SDG Global Festival of Action from JAPAN” will be held,…
Natsuiro Photography: Interview with Shizuoka photographer Shinnosuke Uchida
For students all over Japan, March is the month of graduation. With the ongoing pandemic, many students have been unable to have mass graduation ceremonies,…