LIFESTYLE

My experience with Ramadan in Japan

Ramadan is the most sacred Islamic month. It’s when millions of Muslims fast, pr...

Carefree bachelor or incel: Men are judged for being si...

Reports of widespread “dating burnout” and a cultural shift towards heteropessim...

Homelessness in Japan: Beyond the official count of 2,591

According to a January 2025 survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare...

New zombie ship to set sail in Japan; includes shinkans...

Escape rooms in Japan know no bounds, with people being encouraged to escape fro...

Now is the time to visit one of Tokyo’s best off-the-be...

Though they tend to get overshadowed by the more famous cherry blossoms, Japan’s...

Blood, sweat and spectacle: Women’s pro wrestling in Ja...

In Japan, joshi puroresu (women’s professional wrestling) has long been defined ...

What you think about your attachment style might be com...

It’s not uncommon that new clients come into Kelsie Coles’ therapy office and de...

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...