Her name may conjure images of boozy cherry blossom parties, but Hanami Ohashi hardly drinks. The 25-year-old hairstylist in Daikanyama, a fashionable Tokyo neighborhood of boutiques and restaurants, says she’ll have one... Read more »
At once a god, a home for rabbits or a secret love poem, the moon is much more than a glowing rock in the sky in Japan. From ancient chronicles to modern... Read more »
This international airport is a travel destination in its own right. Airports in Japan aren’t just gateways to travel — with fantastic restaurants, stores and relaxing wellness areas, they’re more like travel... Read more »
The Power of Beef. It’s hard to believe the original Back to the Future film is celebrating its 40th anniversary. This means that we would have to travel back in time even... Read more »
One top pick has no chance, and another has nothing but potential. Earlier this month, on September 7, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced that he will be resigning from his position.... Read more »
Anything for a buck. Translation is a thankless job in that you’re probably never going to please everybody. Even the work of translating a movie title, which might seem simple at first,... Read more »
As the air cools and the green leaves of summer fade, fall foliage (koyo) spreads across the country and transforms Japan into a canvas of red, orange and yellow. The Japan Meteorological... Read more »
Most visitors stick to Kyoto’s bustling temples and gardens to admire fall foliage in Japan — and they’re seriously missing out. From rugged cliffs blanketed in fiery colors in Gunma to a... Read more »
The beehive of Shibuya has no shortage of ramen spots, but the most delicious bowls often come with a line that snakes down the block and around the corner. That’s before you... Read more »
At first glance Nishi-Kasai is just like any other town in Tokyo. The neighborhood in Edogawa Ward has a busy station area with the usual shops, cram schools and convenience stores. But... Read more »