Diatomite, otherwise known as diatomaceous earth, is a natural material that absorbs humidity and used in a variety of products such as coasters and trays….

Although they sell very well around Valentine’s Day and White Day, chocolates are obviously enjoyed throughout the year. It seems like new chocolate sweets appear…

While some people may try to find socially distant ways of enjoying cherry blossoms this year, the pandemic has put the kibosh on the typically…

Everyone knows there are good times and bad times in life. While the pandemic is hopefully winding down, it’s clearly been a strain on people’s…

The rival moral codes of pre-modern Japan live on in the present day. On the one hand, you have corporate Japan, which takes its morals…

The joy of immersing ourselves in a good video game is one of the greatest pleasures unique to the 21st century. Whether it’s stomping on…

What comes to mind when you think of nurses? Heroic frontline workers battling endless fatigue during the pandemic? Highly educated professionals sacrificing time with loved…

Tōno 遠野 in Iwate Prefecture is the home of many Japanese folk tales. The town is the setting for Tōno Monogatari 遠野物語, an anthology of…

Bigoted “pig” pitch On March 17, 2021, a weekly magazine reported a statement by Hiroshi Sasaki, then creative director overseeing the planning and direction of…

Based on the number of people newly infected with the novel coronavirus and the status of the medical system, the emergency declaration requiring restaurants and…

For many people in Japan, March is graduation season. However, due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, many students have been unable to see…

Understanding and support of feminine hygiene needs has become somewhat of a prevalent topic in Japanese media lately. Both social media and television programs have…

It’s well known that Japan faces an aging population crisis. Accordingly, Japan is currently making efforts to fortify society against the ravages of time; designated…

Kagawa Toyohiko Kagawa Toyohiko (賀川 豊彦 1888-1960) was one of the foremost peace campaigners and internationalists of the twentieth century. He was known as ‘the…

Oshima residents are taught: “If you feel an earthquake, immediately get to high ground and do not go back for anything or delay for any…