HISTORY
How Odaiba Got its “O”: A Brief Tokyo History
The island of Odaiba is one of Tokyo's major landmarks. Not long ago, however, it didn't even exist. Discover Tokyo history rising…
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HISTORY
TRAVEL
Japan’s Morioka Hailed as New Top Tourist Attraction
Want to do something a little different on your trip to Japan? Get out of Tokyo and Kyoto and head north to…
ADVERTORIAL
Explore Japanese Minimalism with Setsugekka
Taking its name from a poem dedicated to the world of natural beauty, Setsugekka is a new select shop focusing on Japanese…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
The Galapagos Effect: How Japan Sometimes Ends Up Standing Alone
What happens when technology in Japan develops independently from the rest of the world? A brief history of the Galapagos Effect.
CULTURE
Namahage: In Japan’s Akita, Demons Ring in the New Year
The namahage are wild, Krampus-like New Year's mountain gods of Akita Prefecture. But what's the story behind the horns and straw coats?
NEWS
Terao Saho: Singer-songwriter-essayist floats between real and ethereal
In his newest entry in his "Untranslated" series, Eric Margolis talks with singer-songwriter-essayist Terao Saho to explore her differing approaches to writing…
CULTURE
The Legendary Cat Yokai of Odoriba Station, Yokohama
It's not often you see a subway station dedicated to dancing cat spirits - but that's exactly what you'll find at Yokohama's…
HISTORY
Sendai Unearths Old Meiji-Era Transportation History
Tsunami recovery efforts in Sendai have unearthed a canal relay station and a point of local transit history.