Soothing the soul with breathtaking photos of Japanese mountains
grape Japan has a fascination with breathtaking vistas—rightfully so, I might add. Sure enough, we’ve covered some of the more fantastic views caught on film:…
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Curb dandruff and odor with white horsehair scalp brush from traditional Japanese brush shop
Summer is just a few months away. As the temperature and humidity increase, many people get an uncomfortable feeling due to an oily scalp, which…
Marine litter from Enoshima Beach recycled in “SDGs art exhibition” and kids’ workshop
Watasu Ltd., a Japanese company involved in the planning of SDGs-related events, held an “SDGs art exhibition” at Mitsui Outlet Park Yokohama Bayside on April…
Peanuts collaborate with 11 brands on sustainable eco-bag collection in Japan
Japanese company Mash Holdings has collaborated with PEANUTS on a new project aiming to encourage people to “Take Care with PEANUTS” by collaborating with 11…
In Tokyo, anarchy comes on two wheels
Tokyo must be the single cleanest and most orderly city in the world. Everything is beautifully well-maintained, there is no litter on the streets, and…
Pondering the archetypal outsider at the Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Park in Shinjuku
Lafcadio Hearn, known in Japan as Koizumi Yakumo, was a Meiji-era (1868-1912) writer whose descriptions of Japan had a huge impact on how the outside…
Hiroshima punk band PEXPOX’s Instagram and YouTube are full of psychedelic music madness
Music is a magical thing. Of course, it’s an approximately 20 billion dollar a year industry led by the likes of Billie Eilish and other…
Kamen Rider Reaches 50 Years Of Masked ‘Transformation’
The masked heroes of Kamen Rider have always changed with the times, and they will again with the pandemic. Strong heroes, weak heroes, women heroes,…
Digging up Takenoko (Bamboo Shoots) in the Japanese Countryside: Tips and Recipes
A couple of weeks ago, my husband suddenly asked me if I want to go takenoko hori (たけのこ掘り) or digging up bamboo shoots in English….
Kujūkuri Herb Garden in Chiba Prefecture: Plants, Seasonal Drinks, and Unique Herb Items
My husband and I had the opportunity to visit some hidden spots in the Chiba Prefecture when I went bamboo shoots digging in Sanmu, and…
Mother’s Day gifts from LINE provide an easy way to celebrate with Mom
This year, Mother’s Day is being celebrated amid a renewed COVID-19 lockdowns in Japan. While that is undeniably disheartening, messaging company LINE, ubiquitous throughout the…
Flowers bloom eternally in Japan with the help of origami
Floral culture takes a front seat during spring in Japan. For starters, consumers are slammed with sakura-themed choices at convenience stores and shops. Some crossovers…
Bumper crop of films scoop prizes at 13th Okinawa International Film Festival
The 13th Okinawa International Film Festival came to a close after a weekend of screenings of sterling creations from some of the brightest talents in…
Discover Yomitan Village in Okinawa with the IGLOOO x Yomitan EC Project Collaboration
IGLOOO, a Japanese company that manages inbound marketing and business promotion for overseas customers, has teamed up with the Yomitan Village of Okinawa for a…
Exclusive Interview with Ryohei Suzuki from “The Romance Manga Artist”
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Interview Date: April 2021) Ryohei Suzuki, the star of Fuji…