Summer Olympics Jul 15, 2021
When Tokyo unveiled its modernity to the world at the 1964 Olympics
The games confirmed Japan’s postwar re-integration into the international fold, but also served as a symbol of its modernization.
National / Science & Health | Longform May 17, 2021
The challenges of vaccinating children against COVID-19 in Japan
Trust issues and safety concerns loom as potential hurdles as Japan looks to follow the United States and provide shots for the young.
National | Remembering 3/11 Mar 11, 2021
The scars remain: Tohoku communities still struggling to rebuild, 10 years on
Limited employment options, lingering psychological issues and population decline have made full recovery a long-term issue for many parts of Tohoku.
Stage Aug 24, 2019
Iwami-kagura: The changing face of a Shimane theatrical tradition
Kneeling on the floor of his atelier in the Nagahama district of Hamada, Shimane Prefecture, master craftsman Katsuro Ka-kita applies the finishing touches to one of his colorful, striking and sometimes terrifying creations. Each depicts characters from Japanese mythology, such as the jealous female demon ...
National / History | Defining the Heisei Era Apr 29, 2019
Defining the Heisei Era: Just how peaceful were the past 30 years?
Asked what characteristics best summed up the Heisei Era (1989-2019), 79 percent of Japanese people thought it would be best remembered as being “peaceful and without war.”
People | WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN? Mar 23, 2019
Fumi Nagasaka: When Japan is neither in nor out of the picture
For Fumi Nagasaka, photography was born from making friends.
National / History | Defining the Heisei Era Jan 26, 2019
Defining the Heisei Era: The fragmentation of the family in Japan
Hatsune is Akihiko Kondo's dream wife. Petite and animated, she always greets him with a cheery smile when he returns home from a hard day at work and selects his favorite TV channel. She even sings him a song and charges his phone. She isn't really ...
Food & Drink Jan 5, 2019
Buoys, fisheries and aquaculture join the internet of things
Combining technology and data, the "internet of things" matches supply and demand, increasing the chances of unwanted fish being returned to the sea alive and making seafood more sustainable.
People | The Big Questions Dec 16, 2018
Emphasis on adaptability for successful global career
The Japanese markets have closed and the trading floor at Societe Generale's Tokyo branch is noticeably less frenetic, even though traders remain glued to their computer screens, keeping an eye on movements in other markets around the globe.
People | The Big Questions Dec 2, 2018
The greater the cooperation, 'the more trust we can build'
There's an episode from Mikhail Galuzin's childhood that he believes likely influenced his chosen career path.