LIFESTYLE
Are traffic lights in Japan confusing?
Driving in Japan isn’t too different from driving in other countries. Sure, the ...
4 creative ways to engage children in STEM: Tips to fos...
The Trump administration is reshaping the pursuit of science through federal cut...
The kimono is more than an artifact and more than cloth...
The kimono garment, the national dress of Japan, carries within itself all of th...
On remote Nagasaki islands, a rare version of Christian...
On this small island in rural Nagasaki, Japan’s Hidden Christians gather to wors...
How to survive Japan’s rainy season: 10 practical ways ...
Your laundry is still damp, your futon smells weird, and your umbrella just flip...
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan...
The town of Maruyama, in Yamagata Prefecture, bills itself as the birthplace of ...
What to do if you forget your camera or other belonging...
“Ahhh, that was fun!” said our Japanese-language reporter Natsuno Futon, sitting...
Tokyo’s Hydrangea Mountain is a spot of beauty created ...
As we flip the calendar over to June, we’re getting close to the start of hydran...
Moving forward: The Gen-Z farmer growing Fukushima kiwis
A short drive from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site, novice farmer Takuya Har...
VR found to restore severe short-sightedness in Japanes...
It’s been suggested before that use of VR devices can have a positive effect on ...
A-bomb trees carrying on aging survivors' legacy as sil...
Looking at the leafy weeping willow standing on the banks of a serene river in H...
Tiny outdoor space? Turn it into an inviting retreat
Whether it’s a modest balcony, a pocket-size patio or a tiny backyard, small out...
In Japan, bobtail cats are considered good luck and Nag...
In Japan, bobtail cats are considered good luck and Nagasaki is the place to fin...
New bike laws in Japan take effect in 2026. What cyclis...
From commuting to work and picking up groceries to cycling Japan’s scenic nation...
Kampai with a local twist: Japan gets crafty with gin
Yudai Matsuzaki's idea to produce craft gin in a nation where shochu spirits and...
Everyday sounds you’ll hear in Japan (and what they mean)
Japan is often associated with iconic visuals — from the mighty Mount Fuji and K...
