Unlike disaster preparedness supplies such as emergency food, just 16.9% of households have some kind of emergency toilet ready, one survey shows.

With a pedigree dating back to 1876, the classic gin fizz is in dire need of a modern update.

After perfecting a homemade recipe, this coconut yogurt devotee is trying to convert the rest of Japan.

A slimy, mushy, gloopy, earth-colored dish is overcoming bad first impressions with its savory umami flavor and waistline-reducing qualities, helping people in Japan lose weight ...

On a recent trip to England, Andrew Dodson, 35, and his wife, Erin, 32, who live in Traverse City, Michigan, had an unexpected problem: No ...

Looking to spruce up your home? Italy’s Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone exhibitions are chock-full of inspiring designs.

It’s a simple word but sometimes using a well-placed “hai” is all it takes to facilitate a good conversation in Japanese.

An explosion in the use of inexpensive, petroleum-based materials has transformed the fashion industry, aided by the successful rebranding of synthetic materials into hip alternatives.

Ally Hongo's background in media came in handy as she and her husband launched Shiitake Creative, which promotes responsible tourism.

A staple festival sipper, amazake makes a perfect smoothie add-on as well

'Eating is one of the most intimate ways you can share ideas with someone,' says chef Coleman Griffin. 'More than music, more than visual arts.'

"No genre!" says chef Atsuki Kuroda of the stunning, satisfying menu at AC House.

The YouTuber's relocation heralds a shift toward content focused on newcomers enthusiastically exploring the country and living out their dreams after years of pandemic restrictions.

Breaking down brand barriers may be the only way forward for Tokyo's couturiers

'There’s Netflix for movies. There’s Spotify for music. But there really wasn’t an equivalent discovery experience for books.'

Don’t go into a meeting with your guns blazing. In Japan, you need to do a lot of preparation in advance so that things will ...

With a career that spans three decades, Swiss Ambassador to Japan Andreas Baum hopes to work with Tokyo to tackle climate change through innovation.

Getting the best quality, freshest beans available will make a difference in the final result.

Terroir has never been this balmy before, but that hasn't stopped the awards from finding this Kyushu winemaker.

It takes a village to save the dwindling expressions of Japan's quintessential folk architecture.

Video game music takes one more step toward mainstream acceptance as a legitimate art form.

As the war in Ukraine looks far from over, there is no shortage of discussions on how to “get out” of such a dangerous situation. ...

Last month marked the 50th anniversary of the return of Okinawa to Japanese control. But the word used for "return" in this case wasn't the ...

Based on a memoir of the same name by Jake Adelstein, one of the first foreign journalists to work for a major Japanese newspaper, “Tokyo ...

If the aging town of Mitoyo, Kagawa Pref., has one thing going for it, it would have to be its sunsets — the perfect draw ...

Whether it's a company retreat, family "workation" or a student getaway, the sustainability-focused Urushima Village offers a picturesque and relaxing option.

Why does a prosperous nation known for its transportation networks, accessible education and universal health care rank so low when it comes to personal views ...

Natsumi Yamada is co-president of Tokyo Rainbow Pride. She credits a youth with no television and “gyaru” fashion as helping her realize her best, authentic ...

Some girls are starting to develop breasts as early as age 6 or 7. Researchers are studying the role of obesity, chemicals and stress.

The simple "da" in Japanese isn't so simple when you delve into the purposes it serves and the ways in you should be using it ...

OIST President & CEO, Peter Gruss grew up in Hessen, the rural heartland state of Germany. He began his academic career as a doctoral candidate ...

Fantastic, futuristic materials may one day become the building blocks of a sustainable present.

Delicate ales, hearty stouts and a sophisticated menu make a visit to this Yokohama taproom a must for any craft brew connoisseur.

Fresh off being named Japan’s top spot for a tipple, Ben Fiddich and its imaginative owner have much more planned than just the next top-shelf ...

What began as a folk art around 100 years ago has gradually worked its way into the fabric of everyday life in Japan.

Japanese dating sites tend to encourage women to listen to and praise their male partners, but the conversation doesn’t have to go in one direction.

The past two years have changed the way we live in our homes. Are we ready to return to a spartan existence, or is our ...

A wheat allergy diagnosis prompted Hototogisu Bakery and Farm to switch to gluten-free products, which has helped foster a community.

Take advantage of these seasonal treats with this wafū (Japanese-style) recipe that puts asparagus in the spotlight.

Some of Japan’s top chefs, brewers and distillers came together to support Ukraine with nothing more than rice and seaweed.

As pandemic precautions appear to ease, retail fashion grapples with a return to business as usual.

Take a verb and turn it into a noun simply by adding "mono" to the end of it and you're halfway to verbalizing that you've ...

Unlike its Japanese counterpart, Malaysian satay is heavily marinated and served alongside nutty, spiced sauces. Marinating chicken imparts flavor, tenderizes and moistens the meat, so ...

Made from the same wood as musical instruments, this experimental, all-natural knife represents a whole new kind of cutting edge.

One of the most intriguing restaurant openings at the end of last year passed under the radar of many Tokyo gastronomes. That was due in ...

Since emerging five years ago, the 'VTuber' world has grown to around 16,000 active streamers globally, with growing fanbases on other platforms.

Video game developers in Japan receive a bump in pay — just not a very large one.

In a yearlong study, participants who confined meals to certain hours lost no more weight than those who ate at any time.

Nuclear issues are always in the news. If you want to get into discussions on these topics, it's good to know your vocabulary.

The clean, well-lit place in western Tokyo has 10 seats reserved for writers, editors, manga artists and anybody else grappling with the written word and ...