Japanese Voices: YuNi no All Night Nippon i – Episode 18
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
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10-Foot Tall “Guardian Beasts” Appear at World Heritage Site Enryaku-ji Temple in Kyoto
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Enryaku-ji Many foreign tourists interested in exploring Kyoto’s religious and cultural heritage make it a point to visit the “Historic Monuments…
NBA Draft Rui Hachimura Brings Back Basketball Fever in Japan
Interest in basketball has reached new, unimagined heights in Japan ever since Japanese basketball phenomenon Rui Hachimura was drafted by the Washington Wizards as the…
Life, Death and Dreams: The Beautiful and Fashionable Art of Shikimi
Some of our readers may recall Shikimi’s designs from our article on the latest Yuru-Hakama loungewear series (now enjoying a wildly successful crowdfunding campaign on…
BK Japan Has “Ghost Whopper,” Redecorated “Shibuya Ghost Store” with Zombie Staff
Burger King Japan is channeling the spirit of Halloween this year with a zombie-themed promotion unlike any other. In a world’s first for the flame-broiled…
Resplendent in Fall Colors, Majestic Kamishiiba Dam Will Be A Highlight of Your Kyushu Travels
If you’re planning to visit Japan’s southwesternmost island this autumn, you may already have included some of Kyushu’s most famous fall tourist attractions, such as…
Slayers To Celebrate 30th Anniversary with Special Event in Tokyo City Dome Hall
Slayers fans, mark your calendars for March 29th, 2020! To commemorate 30 years since the original light novel series (written by Hajime Kanzaka and illustrated…
South Africa Ends Japan’s One Team Winning Streak to Move On to 5th RWC Semi-Final
Galileo Ferrari for JAPAN Forward TOKYO — The final game of the Rugby World Cup quarter finals took place at Tokyo Stadium between 4th-world-ranking South…
Beer That Helps Get Rid of Your Beer Belly: Kirin’s Non-Alcoholic Karada Free
Science may not have invented a perpetual motion machine yet, but Japanese beer maker Kirin may just have accomplished the next best thing: a beer…
Japanese School Troubled by “Curry Bullying” Incident Bans Curry From School Lunch
The public outcry over the bullying incident at Higashisuma Elementary School in Kobe is intensifying as parents and caretakers express outrage over the school’s handling…
Interview with Masaaki Shiozawa: The “Founding Father” of Maid Clothes
Even visitors who don’t necessarily identify themselves as fans of Japanese games, anime or idols are probably aware of the Japanese phenomenon known as the…
Kyoto Yakitori Restaurant “Kazu” Gets Michelin’s Coveted ‘Bib Gourmand’ Rating
During your trip to Kyoto, if you’d like to feast on chicken skewers, known in Japan as yakitori, you have many options to choose from….
Japanese Voices: YuNi no All Night Nippon i – Episode 17
Japanese Voices 日本語のままクールジャパン is a regular series designed for learners of Japanese to enjoy real Japanese language programming from Nippon Broadcasting System, one of the…
Take a Break From The Cup with Otterly Adorable Rugby Players at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
If you’re visiting Japan to attend the 2019 World Rugby Cup, you may have a few activities already planned to fill your schedule when you’re…
Typhoon’s Toll on Tokyo Likely Mitigated by Massive Underground Flood Diversion Tank
As recovery efforts continue in the wake of the massive Typhoon Hagibis which pummeled central and eastern Japan last weekend with torrential rains and powerful…