The Bonsai That Lived Through Hiroshima
A small tree with a big history sits on display at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington D.C. This Japanese white…
Stunning Star Sands of Hoshizuna-No-Hama Beach In Okinawa
The shores of the remote Japanese island of Taketomi in Okinawa feature a remarkable natural wonder – tiny star-shaped grains of…
La Sagrada Familia’s Unlikely Chief Sculptor: A Japanese Convert to Catholicism
In 1978, Etsuro Sotoo was a young art professor in Kyoto when he visited Barcelona and stumbled upon Antoni Gaudi’s unfinished…
Shibuya Cancels New Year’s Eve Countdown Event, Implements Public Drinking Ban Again
Tokyo’s Shibuya district has announced it will cancel its annual New Year’s Eve countdown event in front of Shibuya Station this…
The Legendary Kobe Beef: Why Is It So Famous and Expensive?
Kobe beef enjoys worldwide fame as one of the most desirable and expensive types of beef in the world. But why…
Up Until the 90s, Raw Salmon Was a No-Go for Sushi in Japan
Walk into any sushi restaurant today in Japan, and you’re sure to find multiple types of salmon nigiri and rolls on…
Real Estate | News | Tokyo
Tokyo Ushers In a Green ‘City Within a City’ With Azabudai Hills
After over three decades of planning, the long-awaited Azabudai Hills complex opened its doors in central Tokyo on Friday. Billed as…
Daikoku Parking Area: Japan’s Legendary Midnight Car Meet Haven
Tucked away on an island of concrete and asphalt, surrounded by a maze of elevated Tokyo expressways, lies a humble parking…
16 Things You’ll Regret Not Doing in Tokyo Before Your Flight Home
You’ve eaten the sushi, seen the shrines, and bought the anime merch. But before your flight back from Tokyo, make sure…
Detect Early Stage of Parkinson’s Disease By Kareishu (the “Old People Smell”)
Japanese culture has a specific term for the distinct musty odor that often accompanies aging bodies – kareishu or “old people…
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