A white, weathered store stands quietly in a deserted area of Namie town in Fuku...
Since the dawn of humanity, whenever we have been blessed with lightly frozen fl...
There’s a perception, bordering on a stereotype, that Japan has lost a lot of it...
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A tsunami of fans surged into Tokyo Big Sight on a cold winter morning in late 2...
Japan’s tax system is logical on paper, but easy to get wrong in practice — espe...
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The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of w...
I’ve been growing herbs in the garden long enough to know they don’t require muc...
Work life is a big part of life in Japan. With a culture that emphasizes profess...
Even in “safe” countries like Japan, accidents can happen anywhere and at any ti...
If you’re in Japan in mid-January, you might stumble across a surprising winter ...
For many of us, listening to music is simply part of the driving routine – as or...
Twenty-five-year-old Grace and her husband are set on staying child-free, resist...
We’ve all been there – splitting a bill at dinner, covering a mate’s coffee, or ...
In Japan, it’s customary to start off the new year be going to a Shinto shrine t...
