LIFESTYLE
Pen pal programs have evolved, but old-fashioned letter...
In 1985, a 13-year-old girl in New Zealand spotted a pair of purple, lip-shaped ...
Sherlock Holmes fans recreate fateful duel at Swiss falls
Immaculately dressed in Victorian costume, Sherlock Holmes devotees gathered at ...
A tap from a dog brings peace of mind for Japan's heari...
For people with hearing impairments in Japan, help can come on four paws -- but ...
Real anime locations in Tokyo you can actually visit
If you are a fan of anime, coming to Tokyo is an obvious choice. From eight-stor...
Students in Japan sew 'angel gowns' for stillborn babies
A group of junior and senior high school students in Okayama is sewing small gar...
Origami artist builds international enterprise from fol...
A Japanese international patent attorney has turned the traditional art of origa...
Sanrio amusement park in Tokyo to host Psycho Game horr...
June is the rainy season in Japan, so if you’re going to be traveling in the Tok...
What are the worst things about living in the Japanese ...
There’s an undeniable appeal to the idea of living in the Japanese countryside, ...
Short vignette stories of everyday life as a 'hafu' in ...
Following on from my hafu article series, this piece shares my personal experien...
Visiting Tokyo’s newest unmanned Self Cafe in Shibuya
While cafes are fantastic places to call in on your day off for a light meal whi...
Kanazawa’s last bamboo calligraphy brush craftsman has ...
In a quiet workshop in Kanazawa, one of the world’s last bamboo calligraphy brus...
Japan awakens to Radio Taiso exercise tradition
This is how Japan wakes up. It's called Radio Taiso — Exercise Radio in English ...
Japan wig masters set kabuki stage alive
Every actor in kabuki -- a traditional Japanese performing art celebrated for it...
Japan will pay you ¥20,000 to use dating apps
If you’ve seen headlines claiming that “Japan will pay you to use Tinder,” you c...
One month phone-free: Young Americans try digital detox
Getting around without Google Maps. No longer scrolling Instagram at the bus sto...
Immerse yourself in TeamLab Yoro Valley’s outdoor night...
The town of Otaki, Chiba Prefecture, is an area known for its unspoiled forest, ...
