Junichi Sumi ■ Born in Shimane Prefecture in 1973. After graduating from Aoyama Gakuin University with a BA in International Politics and Economics, he joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in ...

Looking for something to do while you're on break? Here are some of 2025 Golden Week Events in Japan from north to south.

Japanese TikTok star Yuna, who now lives in the UK, has sparked debate after comparing a stunning Japanese hotspot with a ...

Annecy 2025 celebrates innovation and independence in animation, featuring diverse themes, independent films and honoring ...

In October and November Japan’s leaves burst into vibrant shades of red, orange and gold, coating the countryside in a riotous display of autumn colour. Visiting during this time means you aren’t ...

The U.S. Army has suspended a Wisconsin training base's first female commander after discovering a portrait of President Donald Trump had been flipped to face a wall. The Army has ...

According to popular belief, access to the countryside in England is highly restricted, while in Scotland, with its Right To Roam legislation, ...

In the PlayStation Blog post, Sony writes, “It’s been nearly five years since we shipped Ghost of Tsushima, and in that time we’ve been hard at work making Ghost of Yōtei something special. While the ...

When the hustle, bustle, and other non-rhyming but still fatiguing aspects of big city life start to be too much for your tastes, one of the best ways to relieve yourself of urban stress in Japan is ...

International Studio Ghibli fans get an official Totoro-themed cookbook that will have them eating Satsuki's homemade bento, ...

While most of Japan‘s politicians have backed Ukraine in the war with Russia, nonetheless, at least one legislator is willing ...

The more I visit the inaka "countryside" of Japan, the more I wonder about how these areas will weather the ageing and depopulation trends. Fortuitously, this project — which is sponsored by the ...