The closing ceremony of 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro has left us with unforgettable excitement when the Olympic flag was figuratively handed over to Tokyo. We Read More…

In the present society, horror and the occult are types of topics that are intriguing to many people. Although it is uncertain whether they are made-up stories or true stories, Read More…

In Japan where 80% of the population is connected to the internet or use smart phones, there are new words of the youth developed daily through heavy use of SNS Read More…

There are many people from the global community that have come to live in Japan for travel, work or for study. At times, we have opportunities to communicate Read More…

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Baseball (called 野球 yakyuu in Japanese) is a hugely popular sport in Japan. Not only is the major league, Nippon Professional Baseball (or 日本野球機構 nihon yakyuu kikou), Read More…

“Omotenashi (hospitality)” was the keyword which gained lots of attention in 2013 when it was used in the candidature speech by Japan to invite the 2020 Olympics to Tokyo. Read More…

Do you know that there have been beings called “yokai” in Japan since long ago? They are neither humans nor ghosts. They are, not strictly, but somewhat equivalent to Read More…

Summer is soon to arrive in Japan. What does the season remind you of first? It can be swimming at the beach, camping and anything else but one thing you should not Read More…

Any story that depicts a weaker group who uses its skill and courage to the fullest to defeat a greater power is refreshing. The last courageous general of Japan’s Sengoku Period Read More…