Christianity in Japan got off to such a promising start. After the first Jesuit missionaries arrived in the country in the mid-16th century, they quickly converted many Japanese people by securing the... Read more »

For many people around the world, the year-end and new year period is a time of family gatherings and special meals, which presents many opportunities to eat all kinds of tasty dishes.... Read more »

With Tokyo’s summer heat radiating from the concrete, few remedies are as soothing as a retreat into nature. Nestled in the wooded hills of Akiruno city in western Tokyo, Akigawa Valley offers... Read more »

Manila – Dexter Barsigan has spent the past 13 years making a living with his bare hands and a pair of pliers, stripping scrapped laptops and air conditioners for metal he can... Read more »

More matcha from Mow Matcha. Japan has an array of seasonal sweets flavors, and summer is no exception. Some of these are connected to produce that’s in season, like watermelon and peach,... Read more »

Japanese Twitter user こあたん Koatan (@KoalaEnglish180) regularly posts illustrated English learning tips gleaned from his daily experiences living in Australia. One of his recent posts, however, diverged from his usual style.... Read more »

The past is now. The Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games got mixed reviews on their release, but I really liked them, and probably the main source of enjoyment for me was the... Read more »

Singapore – Teenage phenomenon Summer McIntosh captured gold in ominous fashion on the opening day of the world swimming championships on Sunday as Australia claimed a relay double in Singapore. The 18-year-old... Read more »

Japan is rife with accommodation options, and there are myriad ways to enjoy a stay that feels quintessentially Japanese, whether that means retreating to a centuries-old ryokan nestled in a quiet onsen... Read more »