LIFESTYLE

Anemoia Tokyo: Become part of the show in this unique b...

A red curtain fluttering beneath the railway tracks. Faces hidden behind white m...

New FamilyMart cinema opens inside Naha airport

We’ve seen a lot of things in Japan, but one thing we haven’t seen is a mini cin...

'Artists of steel': Japanese swords forge new fan base

Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasak...

Japan manners debate: Is it OK to put a Mister Donut do...

Recently, a debate broke out online in Japan regarding Mister Donut. The topic w...

Japan's master artisans to gather at 4th Annual Japan T...

Matsuya Ginza will host the 4th Annual Japan Traditional Crafts Ginza Artisan's ...

Relationship experts and couples say romance doesn't ne...

Doing something romantic for Valentine's Day does not need to involve a heart-sh...

Is Japan really losing its ‘four seasons?’

Is Japan losing its four seasons? The country loves ’em. Spring, summer, autumn,...

How to create a calming 'nature nook' with indoor plants

Have you dreamed of creating a calm and cozy spot at home to relax and recharge,...

Women in ties return as feminism faces pushback

Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore, Bella Hadid, Oprah Winfrey: women entertainers and mo...

How long-term couples in Japan can keep the spark alive

Once you’ve been with someone for a while, your interactions can become routine....

Where are those darn keys? Tricks for remembering where...

With a scarf dangling from your coat pocket and those gloves left behind at the ...

Japan startup expands 'granny business' to put elderly ...

A Japanese startup is expanding a "granny business" that turns seniors' lifetime...

'Yokai' descending upon Tokyo this spring in latest imm...

Japanese yokai spirits live in an interesting realm that blends eerie and endear...

Tokyo travel agency offers hands-on evacuation shelter ...

In a shuttered school north of Tokyo, office workers assemble cardboard houses i...

Kyoto shrine holding beautiful after-dark cherry blosso...

When visiting Kyoto, many travelers hope to experience moments of unhurried tran...

Snow protects your garden beds like winter mulch. Trees...

Shoveling in single-digit temperatures after the colossal winter storm this week...