Ironically, this really doesn’t seem like the best way for civic leaders to be using their time. On Thursday, the city of Toyoake, in Aichi Prefecture, announced that it plans to introduce... Read more »
Bouncing back after a natural disaster, Ono showcases the charm of its floating castle, pristine springs, and soy sauce gelato. If you know anything about Fukui Prefecture, it’s probably that it has... Read more »
Pimp your ride like a hooligan for under 70 bucks. Japan is a treasure trove for car enthusiasts, with loads of great stores stocking a huge variety of products to customise your... Read more »
Hakuba, Nagano Pref. – On a recent Saturday, while much of Japan sweltered under punishing heat and humidity, groups of hikers were savoring the crisp mountain air on an off-peak ski slope... Read more »
Mitsubishi is known primarily for three things: reliable cars, rocket launches and finance. While it’s not the biggest Japanese company, it is, at least, in the top three. You see the name... Read more »
Record heat waves, blazing wildfires and oppressive humidity are transforming the world’s tourism industry as holidaymakers struggle to deal with the havoc wrought by climate change. That’s seen a growing number look... Read more »
In this week’s news roundup we report on the latest Babymetal album, Metal Forth, which landed in the top 10 on the US billboard chart. Two firefighters are killed following a devastating... Read more »
Maybe rewarding scalpers just for ordering a Happy Meal is part of the problem. Earlier this month, McDonald’s Japan doubled up the items included in its Pokémon Happy Meals, giving away not... Read more »
September drifts into Tokyo with the first hints of autumnal reprieve, though summer still lingers in the air like smoke after fireworks. The humidity starts to fade, and change is in motion.... Read more »
Joshua Thomson’s early life was an international odyssey. He was born in Tokyo and grew up in Saitama, but moved to the U.S. when he was three, only to come back to... Read more »