Life NEWSMind the gap — and the shoulder checking: Dealing with pushy people in Japan’s crowded spacesAEAƎJanuary 31, 2025 by AEAƎJanuary 31, 20250 Knowing what to say in the moment is good, knowing how to report it to the authorities is even better....
Life NEWSJapan-made games part of a rising tide of indie greatnessAEAƎJanuary 21, 2025 by AEAƎJanuary 21, 20250 With games developed by lone individuals rivaling the quality of major studios, it’s time to reconsider what makes an indie game indie....
Life NEWSNintendo announces Switch 2, its first new console in eight yearsAEAƎJanuary 17, 2025 by AEAƎJanuary 17, 20250 Japan residents can apply via lottery for a hands-on demo of the Switch 2 on April 26 and 27 at Chiba’s Makuhari Messe convention center....
Life NEWSFrom Tokyo to Manhattan, Takuma Watanabe stirs up a stiff drinkAEAƎJanuary 16, 2025 by AEAƎJanuary 16, 20250 Tokyo native Takuma Watanabe offers a formidable addition to New York’s pantheon of cocktail bars....
Life NEWSCan aging Japan go digital without leaving anyone behind?AEAƎJanuary 13, 2025 by AEAƎJanuary 13, 20250 Amid a push to digitalize, some experts believe citizens should have the right to stay offline....
Life NEWS‘Dorayaki’ creators say flavors trump the dessert’s murky originsAEAƎJanuary 12, 2025 by AEAƎJanuary 12, 20250 More modern than you may think, filled ‘dorayaki’ pancakes have a past almost as sweet as the treat itself....
Life NEWSJapan’s ‘quiet revolution’ of luxury travel nears fruitionAEAƎJanuary 4, 2025 by AEAƎJanuary 4, 20250 “The Japanese luxury travel scene has undergone quite the metamorphosis over the past decade,” says one industry insider....
Life NEWSArchitect Sou Fujimoto says his ‘Grand Ring’ will be a symbol of unity at the Osaka ExpoAEAƎJanuary 1, 2025 by AEAƎJanuary 1, 20250 Traditional techniques for joining wooden pillars were used and inspired by the raised platform at Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto....
Life NEWSShed your skin and reinvent yourself in the Year of the SnakeAEAƎJanuary 1, 2025 by AEAƎJanuary 1, 20250 The Year of the Snake is characterized by wisdom, calm and steady progress. It urges introspection, calculated moves and a journey of reinvention....
Life NEWSHare today, gone tomorrow: Another cautionary tale for expats headed homeAEAƎDecember 1, 2023 by AEAƎDecember 1, 20230 There is an expression in Japanese, 「ウサギの昼寝」(usagi no hirune, “a rabbit nap”). It describes a moment of carelessness that leads to unexpected misfortune. It was...