SINGAPORE – As the year’s deadliest typhoon swept into Vietnam after wreaking havoc in the Philippines last week, scientists warned such extreme events can only become more frequent as global temperatures rise.... Read more »

Alien spacecraft looks even better when lit up at night.  With hotel prices skyrocketing around Japan, we’re always on the lookout for bargain stays, and our latest find comes with something rather... Read more »

Long before wasabi was cultivated in controlled terraces, it was gathered in secret corners of Japan’s mountainous landscapes. Foraging served as both sustenance and seasonal ritual for rural communities for centuries. Elusive,... Read more »

Sloping elevator transports you to a magical world in the sky.  Elevators are known for moving vertically, but sometimes you can come across rare “inclined” varieties, known as “shakou elevators” in Japanese.... Read more »

Death by bear is far more likely in Japan than in North America, if the data are boldly interpreted and a few assumptions made, and this has probably been the case for... Read more »

Japan takes candy very seriously. While it’s easy to appreciate the craftsmanship in traditional handmade sweets like wagashi and mochi, the country’s mass-produced goodies are just as commendable. Japan Celebrates Pocky Day... Read more »

With no clear answers, it’s up to the wallet’s owner to choose what he wants to believe about the person who had it. About a week ago, our Japanese-language reporter P.K. Sanjun... Read more »

One of Kitty-chan’s favorite foods is the inspiration for her birthday sundae. There’s nothing wrong with treating yourself to a little sweet reward when you’ve been working hard, and no one works... Read more »

This week’s news roundup is dominated by the issue of foreigners in Japan, a topic that was, unsurprisingly, raised by Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya in parliament on Thursday. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi... Read more »