LIFESTYLE
Inside Iino, Fukushima’s UFO village
On the southwestern edge of Fukushima City, the rural district of Inomachi initi...
This Osaka laundromat wants to clean more than your clo...
Having lived in fairly modern apartments in Japan with decent amounts of space f...
Christmas markets in Japan 2025: Romance, lights and wh...
Turning on its lights for the first time on Nov. 1, Fukuoka City’s “Christmas Ma...
Major Japanese noodle chain is closing on Christmas Eve...
Japanese noodle restaurant chain Marugame Seimen, also known as Marugame Udon, h...
What makes a true Santa is inside – and comes with the ...
When you picture Santa Claus, a white, bearded, overweight and jolly man who das...
What makes something 'kawaii' to women from Japan, Chin...
From Sanrio characters to starry-eyed idol singers, it’s no secret that kawaii (...
10 Japanese culture experiences you can do in English i...
Japanese Culture Experiences are at the top of many foreigners’ must-do lists. W...
The Polish 'magicians of glass' who create Christmas ba...
If you could design a bauble for your own Christmas tree, what would it be — a t...
Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holi...
The holiday season is a time for giving thanks, giving gifts — and for many, a t...
8 ways to drink less during the silly season
“We must have a drink before the end of the year!” December is a perfect storm f...
A guide to 'goshuin': Japanese shrine & temple stamps
Planning to visit Japan’s shrines and temples? Here’s what goshuin are and how t...
Synchronized steps: Japan walking art tradition marches on
Shoes squeaking in perfect unison, dozens of Japanese students move in formation...
Remember to give thanks to yourself during the holidays...
While reflecting on what we’re thankful for during the holiday season, we often ...
From ‘mail-order brides’ to ‘passport bros,’ the intern...
Fifteen years ago, when I started studying the international dating industry, fe...
Move. Cheer. Dance. Do the wave. How to tap into the co...
With a runway of smoking-hot coals laid out before them, residents in San Pedro ...
Kyoto’s for-adults immersive samurai theme park announc...
Toei is one of Japan’s biggest producers of samurai movies and TV series, and 50...
