LIFESTYLE

Japan’s sticker boom: From nostalgia to Bonbon Drop sti...

Known as shiiru in Japanese, stickers are experiencing a renaissance. According ...

Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, ...

With pretty much everyone owning a mobile phone these days, public telephones ar...

How to use Hello Work in Japan: A guide for foreign job...

If you’re changing jobs in Japan — or trying to find one for the first time — th...

Do-it-yourself projects can save money and build confid...

When something in the house stops working or needs to be replaced, the first imp...

Inclusive instruments help new players find the beat in...

A new music initiative in Tokyo is opening the stage to people who once felt lef...

Empowering women in Japan through kendo

The first person to teach me about kendo (traditional Japanese fencing) was ‌a h...

Edo-Tokyo Museum reopens following large-scale renovation

The Edo-Tokyo Museum, located in Tokyo's Ryogoku district, is one of Tokyo’s lea...

Postpartum care services in hotels gain traction among ...

For many new mothers, questions about breastfeeding, weaning and returning to wo...

Online streamer tops dream job poll for young Japanese ...

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” That’s one of the questions education...

Perfect homework, blank stares: Why U.S. colleges are t...

The assignment involves no laptop, no chatbot and no technology of any kind. In ...

Soil is the foundation of your garden. Keep it healthy

We all dream of it: A breathtaking, lush, verdant garden that nourishes our soul...

Train delays in Japan: Why they happen and how to handl...

Japanese trains are legendary. They’re fast, clean and their punctuality makes t...

Public restrooms in Osaka to get in-stall video screens...

Osaka-based property management company Hankyu Hanshin Properties is in charge o...

Japanese fan-fitted jackets, other workwear a hit with ...

Jackets fitted with motorized fans have become popular with laborers during Japa...

Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purp...

The cherry blossom season is poised to start throughout the country, with some p...

People 'bathe' in nature to get respite from chaotic ne...

For two hours, Claire Jefferies wanted to get away from the war in Iran and the ...