22+ hour, 16+ min ago   (444+ words) Japan Life Travel Health & Beauty Including forest bathing and hot spring recommendations Combining thermal therapy with deep mental restoration, a soothing soak in an onsen is considered the peak of restorative wellness. While Tokyo has excellent day-spa options, it is…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (439+ words) In celebration of Sewer Day, which is a real holiday and falls on September 10th On September 10, while most of Japan goes about the ordinary business of living without thinking too hard about what happens after a toilet flushes, the country…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (225+ words) Japan Life News & Opinion Entertainment Technology JR East is testing whether a moving garbage bin can survive one of Tokyo’s busiest and most confusing stations List of Contents: A Trash Can That Comes to You The Shinjuku Stress Test Related…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (513+ words) How a ¥900,000 Abandoned Danchi Became Home to Bars, Hobby Rooms and an Adult Museum Tokyo Weekender How a ¥900,000 Abandoned Danchi Became Home to Bars, Hobby Rooms and an Adult Museum All 34 apartments were snapped up within three months, and inquiries…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (279+ words) Four years after the killing exposed deep ties between the Unification Church and Japanese politics, the question of how to tell Yamagami’s story remains deeply contentious The film will reportedly trace Yamagami’s life before and after the shooting, including his…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (271+ words) Things To Do in Tokyo Art & Culture For two days only, Ranshou’s Future History exhibition will bring centuries of onnagata history, kabuki dance and theatrical culture onto the National Theatre’s stage This September, they’ll get the chance to stand inside…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (64+ words) Japan Life News & Opinion Plus Washington sanctions Tomoko Akane and Zion Suzuki signs for Premier League side Aston Villa Judge Tomoko Akane, President of the International Criminal Court | Image: Wikimedia Panettiere at the premiere of “Scream VI” in 2023 | Shutterstock Images…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (346+ words) Japan Life News & Opinion He allegedly used broken Japanese, believing this would throw police off his trail If you’re going to rob a convenience store, “please give me some money” probably isn’t the most intimidating opening line. Yet that was…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1264+ words) Japan Life Art & Culture Entertainment Introducing some of the most unique and creative characters in the running for the crown Why be a cold and faceless government or corporate entity, when you could have a cute and wobbly mascot as…...