If you happen to be in Japan on December 31st and January 1st, you have an opportunity to participate in one of several Japanese New Year’s customs. A popular one on New... Read more »

Starbucks Japan’s second pink Frappuccino of the summer is a flavor that’s only available at a fraction of its branches. Variety and consistency are usually opposite ideals, but Starbucks Japan manages to... Read more »

Japan’s Tohoku region is a land of vibrant culture, rich history and picturesque landscapes. This vast area encompasses six prefectures in the country’s northeast and includes Fukushima, considered by many to be... Read more »

It’s easy to forget the humble kissaten. Yet these old-school coffeehouses were once the heartbeat of Japanese café culture—and their legacy still lingers in the deep aroma of siphon-brewed coffee and the... Read more »

It was a hot, bright morning in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945, and Howard Kakita, a 7-year-old Japanese American, and his elder brother, Kenny, were gleefully returning home after learning that school... Read more »

2023 is the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac which forms the basis of numerous beliefs and practices throughout Asia, including Japan. During the New Year’s holiday in Japan, many... Read more »

Kyoto may be the historical heart of traditional Japanese culture, but current conditions are making it a less attractive placer for locals to visit. Aside from maybe Tokyo, there’s no other city... Read more »

China’s breakneck expansion of renewable power continues to set records — but an increasing amount of that wind and solar energy is being wasted because the grid isn’t up to scratch. In... Read more »

Kura Sushi shows up at the world’s fair with food from around the globe that it sends around the restaurant. Speedy, affordable, customizable, convenient, and fun, kaitenzushi, a.k.a. kaiten sushi, revolving sushi,... Read more »