Halloween is just around the corner, and so you’re probably going to be seeing a lot of people dressed as witches over the next few weeks. But while a lot of he witches you’ll encounter a parties and ...

At hotels in Japan, the bathing facilities usually fall into two broad categories. There might be a traditional setup, with compact shower booths where you wash off before entering a large communal ...

A new stage reading has brought to life the story of a community that dreamed of finding a new home following the massive earthquake and tsunami that devastated northeastern Japan in March 2011. "We ...

What Everyday Life in Japan Really Looks Like ...

Explore daily life in Japan, showcasing unique experiences and cultural insights from living and teaching in this fascinating country.

Ryan Cole (center) with friends carrying a Mikoshi — a portable shrine — during a festival in Yorii, Japan.Courtesy of Ryan Cole Fresh out of college, I took some time to live the ski bum life in Vail ...

The Japan Culture Centre (JCC) will be developed in the United Arab Emirates as a landmark destination celebrating and sustaining Japan’s cultural heritage and contemporary artistry.The announcement ...

The dekotora, large decorated trucks covered in colour and bright lights, were once a common sight across Japan. Now they are ...

Japan’s iron-rich hot springs may hold clues to how life began on Earth. A new study reveals how ancient microbes survived in ...

Enjoy a 4K walk through Ōta, Tokyo. Explore traditional streets, shopping areas, and the authentic atmosphere of daily life ...