Stage Jul 11, 2023
'Once' comes to Tokyo speaking the universal languages of music and love
Award-winning Irish theatrical production brings its dry wit and catchy songs to Tokyo for a midsummer musical experience.
National / Science & Health | OUR PLANET Jun 25, 2023
Colorful snow algae is blooming in Japan's alpine areas. What does this mean for climate change?
Scientists race to Mount Gassan to see how the algae might affect the natural balance in vulnerable ecosystems and potentially perpetuate warming.
Books Mar 16, 2023
Memories, melancholy and all that jazz
Jazz enthusiasts James Catchpole and Philip Arneill set out to capture a time capsule of Japan's fading haunts with "Tokyo Jazz Joints," a photobook featuring 120 cafes and bars.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Mar 12, 2023
Reina Iizuka: ‘Rugby and football are basically cousins’
She was the first woman to play university-level men's tackle football in Canada and now Reina Iizuka has come to Japan and joined a rugby squad.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Dec 29, 2022
Answers in 2022 encouraged activism, recommended books and provided advice
The 20 Questions section discusses people's experiences of Japan in their own words. As we emerge from the pandemic, an underlying theme in 2022 was fighting for change.
Our Lives Nov 20, 2022
A father pens a message to his son on the climate crisis: ‘I tried my best’
Coming to terms with the fact that Japan isn’t at the same stage as other communities are when it comes to information on the environment, Simon Whalley pivots to education.
How-tos Sep 19, 2022
Run for your life — and a sense of community — with these international clubs
Internationalized groups are as much about camaraderie as they are exercise, but the effects of physical activity can work wonders on both your physical and mental health.
Life Sep 3, 2022
Where eco-friendly diets falter, 'climatarianism' thrives
Environmentally friendly diets usually eliminate resource-intensive foods, but there might be a better way to ration your pantry's impact on the Earth.
Business / Tech Aug 22, 2022
Cargo.one finds a simpler way to get started in Japan
The head of cargo.one's expansion efforts stresses that you'll need to do your homework before coming to Japan.
People | 20 QUESTIONS Jul 10, 2022
Oisin MacPartlin: ‘Nobody ever regretted starting training too soon’
The personal trainer from Ireland helps clients of all ages and dispositions achieve their respective fitness goals. What's his secret?