Culture
Niche Idols’ Latest Sounds
Idol groups that extend their artistic abilities beyond the cookie-cutter cutesy dances and songs.
Immerse Yourself in Japanese Art
Some suggestions for those looking for a hands-on experience in Japanese art.
The History of Ginza Tokyo: From Bricktown to Japan’s Fashion Capital
The rise of Japanese cool in Ginza
Interview: Gus Lobban of Kero Kero Bonito
One-third of British pop act shares musical influences ahead of Summer Sonic
Kakigori – The Tip Of The (Shaved) Iceberg
Beat the summer heat with Japan's favorite shaved ice treat
Visualizing Africa in the Arakawa Ward
An unexpected artistic connection between Africa and Japan
Sorry, I Am Not
Resonant new album from Tokyo rock project
International Linear Collider: Japan’s High-Stakes Debate Over Hosting the Future of Physics
Balancing the cost of exploring the universe's mysteries
The Melancholy Of Summer
The art of Kiyokata Kaburagi, a ukiyo-e master
Art Aquarium
A surreal underwater journey in the heart of Tokyo
Book Review: Dissenting Japan
The rising tide of Japanese ultra-nationalism
Cinematic Underground: International Relations
Dramatic journeys on Earth and beyond
Shochu & Awamori
Taste the spirit of Japan 2017
Summer Music Fest Goes Local
The five best Japanese acts to look out for this summer
Somersaulting on the Edge
Yuhei Ishikawa: Kokushikan University Men’s Rhythmic Gymnast
Female Musicians in Japan’s Contemporary Music Scene
The most exciting music from Japan’s new wave of female artists
Inheritance From Mother by Minae Mizumura
A drama against the overly dramatic
Tokyo Music Scene: Summer 2017
A mid-year roundup of the best Japanese music available online
Baruto Kaito: The Estonian Sumo Star Who Took on Japan’s Toughest Traditions
Baruto Kaito talks life after sumo
Cross-Cultural Teamwork
Foreign athletes in Japan
Book Review: Freelancing in Tokyo
Screenwriter David Chester offers his tips and tricks for surviving the freelance grind
Japanese Goldfish (Kingyo): The Underrated Cousin of the Koi
On goldfish, the disregarded relative of Japan's national fish
Mark Redito is Always Experimenting
A conversation with the LA-based artist about his upcoming Asia tour, Shibuya-kei and smart drugs
The Konyoku Experience
Dipping into the diminishing culture of mixed-gender bathing
Book Review: The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales
Thersa Matsuura brings Japan's spirit world to life
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Most Walkable Streets in Tokyo
From hidden under-ground shoutengais to fake food meccas
Book Review: The Expat’s Guide to Growing Old in Japan
Invaluable Advice for the Long Haul
Waifu Wednesdays
A music platform delivering the ultimate kawaii sugar rush
Scratching the Surface: A History of Cat Street
Hidden rivers, hidden streets, hidden histories
Are You an Echo?: The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko
Introducing this powerful female voice to the English-speaking world
The 2017 Niconico Chokaigi
Where the world of URL meets IRL
Savoring Taste in Fine Japanese Sake
[Sponsored] Japanese sake, or nihonshu, has become a global success and [...]
tiernan’s Quiet Comeback
People give up on their dreams every day. They submit [...]
Saving Athletes: Seiji Iinuma’s Fight Against Sudden Death in Sports in Japan
A lifesaver's mission to make sports safer, in and out of the water