Entertainment
Miyazaki Already Brainstorming New Film Post-The Boy and the Heron
The assumption has been that The Boy and the Heron would be Miyazaki Hayao's last film. Now, Ghibli VP Nishioka Junichi suggests…
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Travel
Unscrupulous Shops in Japan Target Tourists As Yen Weakens
The weak yen has made it more attractive than ever to travel to Japan - but some restaurants and stores are taking…
Travel
From Ninja to Ramen: Top 10 Places to Visit in Kyoto
A recent survey asked tourists to Kyoto about their favorite spots. Here are their top five - along with five recommendations from…
Japanese Language
Advanced Japanese Reading Practice with Side-by-Side Readers
Want to read Japanese newspapers or essays? Preparing for JLPT N1? Here's how to level up your Japanese game with side-by-side readers.
Society
Learncation: The New Japanese Holiday Paradigm for Schoolchildren
Studying on vacation? Learn how one prefecture in Japan is giving kids more time with their parents - but only if they…
Business and Economy
Japan’s Booming Death Business: ENDEX, The End Of Life Exhibition
Japan’s rising death rate is good business For ENDEX: The End Of Life Exhibition. We discover that it’s more than just Hello…
Food
Will Nissin’s New “Gaming Cup Noodle” Spur You to Victory?
Gamers: would you eat noodles with caffeine and niacin if it meant the difference between victory and defeat? Nissin is betting you…
Food
Nagashi Somen: How The Fun Tourist Activity Can Turn Dangerous
Nagashi-somen is a fun way to enjoy noodles in Japan. But the event nearly turned deadly for hundreds of people recently.