SOCIETY
‘Michi no Eki’ Offer More Than A Place to Park Your Car!
Michi no Eki are Japanese roadside stations that offer more than parking and toilets. They also engage in various support initiatives!
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SOCIETY
HISTORY
Iidesan, Fukushima’s Odd Border: Gods, Mountains, Lines in the Sand
In western Fukushima Prefecture, an odd salient of territory extends, wedged between Niigata and Yamagata Prefectures. So why is it there?
HISTORY
Kyushu’s Samurai Vaccinators: The Fight Against Smallpox in Late Edo Japan
Faced with an epidemic, a forward-thinking group of doctors and samurai leaders launched a successful vaccination campaign in late Edo Japan.
LIVING IN JAPAN
Yuzu Baths for Warding Off Colds (and Evil Spirits!)
Yuzu is a popular winter citrus fruit for more than its taste. Learn about the origin and benefits of relaxing yuzu baths!
HISTORY
Kadomatsu in Sendai: An Old-School Japanese New Year
You may have heard of kadomatsu, Japan's traditional New Year decoration. But did you know of this old-school variation from the Edo…
FOOD
Osechi Ryori: History, Meanings, and How to Prepare
Osechi ryori is Japan's traditional New Year's cuisine. How did this tradition begin, and what do all the different foods symbolize?
FOOD
Five Japanese Cocktails That’ll Make You Feel Like You’re in Ginza
Got a hankering for some luxurious Japanese cocktails, but can't get to Ginza? These recipes should do the trick.
BOOK REVIEWS
Review: “Tokyo Cocktails” is Fascinating Top-Shelf Reading
Tokyo is truly a cuisine capital, admired worldwide. Now, the cocktail and bartending styling of Japan gets its own in-depth treatment in…