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Japan’s 5.3 million Nemophila flowers now in full bloom
Sakura season may be pretty much over and done with, but that just means it’s ti...
Overtourism in Japan: Can tourists help fix it?
I was a tourist in Japan long before I moved here. Unfortunately, this hasn’t ma...
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection a...
Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine d...
Turn a rainy forecast into a blast at the Naruto & Boru...
Anime theme park Nijigen no Mori in Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture, which is largely ou...
It’s right under your nose – why some people can’t find...
Many households will recognize this familiar exchange. One person insists an obj...
Plastic garden gear can add microplastics to the soil. ...
It’s seed-starting and planting season, and that means it’s likely buying season...
'Listening bars' bloom as hottest new nightlife trend
Not quite like a gig or going clubbing, but there's a new night out spreading in...
AI companions can give constant support – but distort i...
When the movie “Her” debuted in 2013, its plot felt like science fiction. The pr...
Japanese government wants overseas anime market to roug...
Japanese pop culture is more popular outside Japan than it’s ever previously bee...
Kichijoji: Tokyo’s most livable neighborhood
In Kichijoji, the moment your feet touch the ground, you’re within walking dista...
Schoolkids learn life skills through shopping field tri...
Kochi City, the capital of Kochi Prefecture, has a local custom where shop vendo...
You aren't the only one who just sits in the car before...
Have you ever pulled into the driveway of your home or a parking lot spot and ju...
Eight states, three time zones and a ton of history: Ta...
If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this ...
Famous koi ponds overwhelmed with tourists throwing tho...
Oshino Hakkai is an idyllic spot nestled in the Fuji Five Lakes region of Yamana...
Japan's plus-size industry holds strong despite weight ...
The body positivity movement may have cooled since its 2010s peak, but Japan's p...
Japan’s sticker boom: From nostalgia to Bonbon Drop sti...
Known as shiiru in Japanese, stickers are experiencing a renaissance. According ...
