Food Yuzu Jam Kim Yuzu jam is a popular condiment in Japan, and can be used in a variety of ways. This article covers some of the condiments uses,..
Culture Japanese Byobu Screens Elena Lisina Introduced from China, Japanese byobu screens developed on independently. Unique byobu can be found in many museums throughout Japan...
Karate's 2020 Olympic Debut Sherilyn Siy The 2020 Olympics is the first time that karate is included. Men and women will compete in kata (form) and kumite (sparring) e..
Culture The Uesugi Clan Elena Lisina The Uesugi Clan became famous for the motto "Justice". Places connected with the history of the clan include Kawanakajima, Kasugayama,..
Culture Discovering the Oga Lotus Elizabeth S Oga lotus, Chiba Prefecture’s living natural monument, has roots dating back 2000 years. Chiba gifted oga lotus to cities and ..
Activities Flower of the Week - Nemophila Lynda Hogan Information about seasonal flowers in Japan. This week we look at the Nemophila, also known as Baby Blue Eyes.
Transportation Green Slow Mobility (Gurisuro) Sherilyn Siy グリスロ (Gurisuro, from Green Slow) is an initiative of the NPO Genki Net Musashidai. Gurisuro aims to provide more mobility ..
Culture Dive Deep Into Kamakura Helen Langford Explore more of the ancient capital of Kamakura by touring the temples on the city's 33-Kannon pilgrimage. Receive goshuin seal..