Culture
‘My Pointless Struggle’ by Yohei Kitazato
The secret to success in Japan’s cut-throat business world? Being as selfish as possible
The Aftershocks of Trauma
A collection of short stories about Japan’s largest earthquake disasters
Japan’s Lost Tradition of Wild Food
'Eating Wild Japan' tracks the culture of foraged foods with a guide to plants and recipes
Gelchop
Playful Design and DIY
Studio Ghibli on the Page
The best books of Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli universe
2021: What is the Future of Japanese Literature?
With Japanese literature in translation finally breaching feminist frontiers, what’s next?
How the English Language Failed Banana Yoshimoto
Looking back at the Japanese literary icon 30 years after the translation of her debut novel ‘Kitchen’
Spend the Night in a Private Takashi Murakami Gallery at Grand Hyatt Tokyo
The luxury hotel in Roppongi is now offering a special package deal featuring 14 original works by the contemporary artist
10 Must-Visit Tokyo Art Events in February 2021
Cel animation, Warhol, sculpture and more
5 (Translated) Japanese Novels to Read in 2021
New works by Mieko Kawakami, Haruki Murakami and more