Experience

NHK WORLD-JAPAN Video on Demand Review: Donburi Rice Bowls & Micro Fishing

Many countries are gradually easing up on restrictions and we’re beginning to see a glimmer of hope that life will eventually return to some s...

Art

From Edo Castle to the Imperial Palace – The History of the Heart of Tokyo

Japan seamlessly blends modern life with tradition, so you can still learn about edo castles and the Imperial Palace history in the heart of Tokyo...

Destinations

Why is Niigata rice so delicious?

An average temperature of 24.5°C, long sunlight hours and large temperature differences between day and night are ideal for growing delicious Niigata rice....

Culture

Know Your Kimono: 5 Types of Kimono Obi

The Japaese kimono is known around the world for its elegance and beauty, but what really ties it together is the decorative kimono obi that wraps around....

Culture

Japanese people and a pandemic

Covid-19 isn’t the first epidemic to strike Japan. In fact, the country has survived smallpox epidemics in 735 and 737, several cholera ...