“I’ll be coming to the restaurant from work, so I apologize if I smell like incense.” A few months ago, our Japanese-language reporter and eligible bachelorette Asami Oshima decided to dip her... Read more »

The fourth SSPP (Sustainable Smart City Partner Program) Forum convened in Tokyo’s Harajuku district this October at With Harajuku Hall, an open space fostering informal, energetic dialogue. Launched in 2020, SSPP supports... Read more »

Esbjerg, Denmark – In the North Sea where Denmark once drilled for oil, imported European carbon dioxide will soon be buried under the seabed in a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project... Read more »

Fukuoka is one of Japan’s most fascinating cities. Set on the island of Kyushu, it hums with energy, from bustling street food stalls to leafy riverside walkways; it’s famous for its regional... Read more »

Japan’s tallest and most iconic mountain, Mount Fuji has long been considered a sacred place. During the eighth and ninth centuries, it repeatedly erupted, which some people interpreted as expressions of anger... Read more »

Essential pointers to ensure you get your coffee without missing your train. Last month, Starbucks opened its first-ever store on a Shinkansen bullet train platform, at Shin-Yokohama Station. Located on the Tokaido... Read more »

Tokyo’s Chiyoda City has a fascinating blend of historical significance and modern-day innovation — and all the retro charm found in between. Beyond its iconic landmarks like the Imperial Palace, the city... Read more »

The “super-thick” ehomaki is a luxurious way to ensure good luck for your home and family in the coming year. With just one week left to go until Christmas, many people are... Read more »

After 71 years, the Cabinet is ready to do something just about everyone else did several decades ago. Sometimes the wheels of Japanese government turn slowly. Very, very slowly. As an example,... Read more »