Culture
How Discovering Meditation in Japan Helped Me Find Peace
Chronicles of a turbulent meditator and where you can try it for yourself.
By Cyrielle Ugnon-Coussioz 6 min read
Voices from the Black Lives Matter Tokyo Protest
Over 3,000 people marched in Tokyo for Black Lives Matter. Here are the voices of organizers and protesters.
The Death Of Terrace House Cast Member Hana Kimura and Japan’s Mental Health Struggles
Cyberbullying, suicide, and the false reality of Reality TV.
Meet the Japanese Yokai That Will Save us From the Coronavirus
Here’s why Twitter is so into Amabie.
10 Ways to Experience Japan From Home
Immerse yourself in everything Japanese while quarantined with movies, whisky, and Japan wanderlust photos.
These Totally Lost in Translation English Signs in Japan Have us Scratching Our Heads
Well-intentioned, but hilariously incorrect English signs in Japan are just the humor we need right now.
Remembering Ken Shimura Through His Best Comedy Sketches
Japan’s comedy legend has passed away from coronavirus, but his many characters will keep us laughing for years to come.
9 Must-Read Books on Japanese History
From The Wages of Guilt to The Rape of Nanking, here are nine books to get your Japanese history on.
Top 5 Post Apocalyptic Anime to Watch While Social Distancing
Turn off the lights and get comfortable with one of these titles while you're stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
From ‘I Told You So’ to Hopeful, Japanese People React To 2020 Olympic Postponement
We all saw it coming.
The Real Ninjas of Mie and Shiga Prefectures
These Japan Heritage Sites in Iga and Koka show us how real ninjas lived and trained throughout history.
Japan’s Indigenous Ainu Culture Deserves Recognition
The sacred land of the Kamikawa Ainu in Hokkaido offers a peek into the way of life of Japan’s original people.
