Let’s Talk Subculture Vol. 13 Japanese Subculture as Seen by Foreign Artists
Explore the fascinating world of Japan’s subcultures with insights from the inside
Interview with David OReilly and Caleb Wood
Japanese anime, manga and video games have great followings in the west, but how do western creators...
Let’s Talk Subculture Vol. 12 International Robot Sumo Tournament 2015
Explore the fascinating world of Japan’s subcultures with insights from the inside
Battle of the little giants
You have probably heard of Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo’s sumo stadium where many prestigious sumo wrestlers have stood in the...
Tokyo Bay Summer Night Cruise: The Definitive Tokyo Summer Experience
A cruise like a summer festival
The first question I asked myself after taking Tokyo Bay's summer night cruise (available from July 1 to September 30) as a reporter, was whether or not I would...
Top 3 Autumn Leaf Viewing Spots in Japan
As sweltering summer turns to autumn, leaves take on an amber hue starting from the mountains in Hokkaido and spreading southwards. Here are three top spots where Japanese people go “koyo (autumn leaf) hunting”!
Arashiyama, Kyoto 嵐山－京都
Best...
Let’s Talk Subculture Vol. 11 The past and present of Japanese video games
Explore the fascinating world of Japan’s subcultures with insights from the inside
An Interview with Koji Igarashi
If you are in your twenties or thirties and are a fan of Japanese video games, there is a...
Let’s Talk Subculture Vol. 17: Scenes From Wonder Festival 2016 Winter
Explore the fascinating world of Japan’s subcultures with insights from the inside
An Otaku dream come true
In most countries, figurines and plastic toys are for kids, but not in Japan, where it's serious adult business.
On...
Maple Hunting in Kyoto: Tofukuji
Sacred temple leafs
As one of Kyoto's best spots for autumn foliage, Tofukuji temple should be high on the list of anyone that calls him/herself a "maple leaf hunter".
You will be overwhelmed by the myriads of...
Summer Illumination at Meguro Gajoen
A display of Japanese lights
Meguro Gajoen is Tokyo's longest-running wedding venue, and one of the most gorgeous, too. Its resemblance to the bathhouse of Ghibli Studio's "Spirited Away" has often been pointed out, and we...
Diary of a Japan Tour Guide: Johannes in Tokyo
Japan Tour Guide (JTG) is an online portal that aims to match volunteer Japanese guides with visitors coming to Japan.
Read about their tours put together for tourists by these friendly local guides in this regular...
