Shared Sensibilities

Takashi Yanai and the organic architecture of Tokyo and Los Angeles

On The Trail To Rebuilding

One man’s 614km walk in Tohoku

Oita’s Kunisaki Peninsula

Farm life and a trail of ancient mountain temples

Niche Idols’ Latest Sounds

Idol groups that extend their artistic abilities beyond the cookie-cutter cutesy dances and songs.

Kakigori – The Tip Of The (Shaved) Iceberg

Beat the summer heat with Japan's favorite shaved ice treat

Walking the Tightrope

Balancing the cost of exploring the universe's mysteries

August Community News

Around the neighborhood this August

Get Moving

Outdoor sports and rec opportunities

The Yoga Generation

Considering a yoga retreat next vacation?

Surviving Japanese Summer on Cold Noodles and Eel

How to battle summer fatigue and humidity

Ripples Beneath the Surface

Thersa Matsuura brings Japan's spirit world to life

Cycling Japan

One rider's journey from Fukuoka to Tokyo in one month