Kakigori – The Tip Of The (Shaved) Iceberg

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

International Linear Collider: Japan’s High-Stakes Debate Over Hosting the Future of Physics

Balancing the cost of exploring the universe's mysteries

August Community News

Around the neighborhood this August

Join a Sports Meetup in Tokyo: Top Groups for Running, Basketball, Surfing and More

Outdoor sports and rec opportunities

Yoga Retreats in Japan: The Wellness Vacation for Beating Burnout

Considering a yoga retreat next vacation?

Cold Ramen Recipe for Surviving Summer

How to battle summer fatigue and humidity

Book Review: The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales

Thersa Matsuura brings Japan's spirit world to life

Cycling Japan

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

Scratching the Surface: A History of Cat Street

Hidden rivers, hidden streets, hidden histories

Nikko Travel Guide: Temples, Waterfalls, and Onsen Escapes from Tokyo

"Nikko is Nippon," as they say

Music Festivals in Japan

After the cherry blossoms, an incredible season of music festivals

Travel: Run with it

Spring is the time for new plans and projects, and what better way to spend that new zest for life on getting out and traveling?