A Guide to Trying Traditional Japanese Crafts in Japan
From kintsugi to knife sharpening, here’s where to learn the traditional crafts still shaping Japan today
From kintsugi to knife sharpening, here’s where to learn the traditional crafts still shaping Japan today
The Japanese remake of a Chinese hit series premieres July 22, and it’s already trending
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The limited-edition GA-110PKM-7A goes on sale in Japan July 17, priced at ¥33,000 and built around the franchise’s original 1996 color scheme
From gara-kei to J-pop: unpacking Japan’s “Galápagos syndrome,” exceptionalism, and the truth behind the isolated-nation cliché.
Original artwork, storyboards, and immersive displays showcase the work of Mamoru Hosoda
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The 1983 illustrated story that helped shape Miyazaki’s later films
Ready to wrestle? Prepare for the upcoming sumo tournament with this sumo wrestling vocabulary guide and master the essential lingo and must-know moves.
What a thousand years of Japanese color tradition can teach us about the way we see
From food creators and fashion figures to cultural voices shaping life in Japan today
What the record numbers say, how to spot heatstroke early, and what to buy to stay safe
Traditions, sights and local experiences you can spot during summer in Japan.
From gara-kei to J-pop: unpacking Japan’s “Galápagos syndrome,” exceptionalism, and the truth behind the isolated-nation cliché.
A thank you letter to the city’s commuters
Revitalizing the Japanese tech industry
Fitness and fun, community and challenge
The best places in Tokyo to find new hobbies and learn some new skills
A snapshot of former residents and owners of the metabolism icon
Expand your horizons with courses, workshops and seminars
A founder of Love Piece Club, Minori Kitahara, discusses femtech and sex positivity
Step back in time with a leisurely hike
Reserve your spot and dine in luxury
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Summer festival games and ring toss world match
Take a trip to Japan’s ocean phenomenon
Watch the starry sky from this luxury resort’s heated pool
Ningen Restaurant and Mugi no Oto
Tokyo’s favorite Hungarian restaurant is in Harajuku
21 types of Japanese tea you should know
Japan’s first bar dedicated to pálinka
This intimate Ginza lounge blends London club heritage with Japanese creativity
Sip tea by Japanese gardens and a waterfall at Café Lounge Pandora in the heart of Tokyo
Fifty years after his death, Yukio Mishima is reemerging in translation
Scotsman Iain Maloney on his new book about life in rural Japan
Recommendations from Tokyo’s literary scene
Mieko Kawakami’s intimate portrait of womanhood in ‘Breasts and Eggs’
Yeewan Koon’s new book traces Yoshitomo Nara’s diverse career
An interview with Steve Alpert, author of ‘Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man’
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