Small town turns into major city for one night. In Japan, late summer is often the season for major displays of fireworks, and the Omagari Fireworks, held at the end of August,... Read more »
A look at upcoming exhibitions and art shows across Tokyo for the month of September. Whether you want to see some traditional Japanese art or a modern exhibit, here’s everything worth checking... Read more »
As one of the world’s leading art cities, Tokyo is home to a myriad of incredible galleries featuring works by renowned and emerging artists. The best part is that, unlike museums, most... Read more »
Pokemon fans have a lot to look forward to in 2026. From the PokePark Kanto theme park, to a teased Pikachu Lego set, to now — an official concert with one of... Read more »
A Japanese man appeared in a TV interview this week to appeal for information regarding his identity. Around two months ago, he woke up with a severe headache in a shrub along... Read more »
Only a handful of fictional characters can completely bewitch audiences in such a way that they are able to transcend time with generations of loyal fans. These characters break the cultural zeitgeist... Read more »
His identity may have been found, but what happened is still a mystery. Although it’s often over-represented and over-simplified in media, the reality of suffering from amnesia seems like one of the... Read more »
She was looking forward to a reunion with her favorite G-boy, but the new people she met were just as special. These days you can’t really be plugged into the Japanese pop... Read more »
Sukita and Bowie (Photo by Mark Higashino) How did you first come to work with David Bowie? It was 1972 and I had traveled to London because I really wanted to photograph... Read more »
*One of them actually sacrificed the “ice cream” designation to be more powerfully minty. Mint chocolate, or “choco mint” as it’s inversely known in Japan, is still a relatively new flavor on... Read more »