Culture The History of Japan: Era by Era Joanna Ligon In 2020, COVID-19 hit Japan, which led to a national state of emergency... The Tokyo 2020 Olympics, a major point of national pride, was postponed
Food Shake Shack Gaienmae Tom Roseveare frozen custard and crinkle-cut fries, Shake Shack joins Taco Bell (April 2015... assault on the gourmet burger sector that will see 10 stores open by 2020
Culture Kishu Odori Bundara Bushi 2026 Early Aug festival welcomes groups of ten or more to join the parade as dancers. 2025
Transportation Uber Ride-Hailing Services Are Now Available in Japan Veronica Carnevale On Monday, April 8, 2024, Uber Japan launched its ride-hailing service in Japan, which allows people to use their personal vehicles for paid rides.
Culture Permanent TeamLab Exhibit Coming to Osaka Kim Bergström Jul 17, 2022 A permanent TeamLab digital art exhibit is headed to Osaka's Nagai Botanical Gardens as of July 29th, 2022.
Culture Moomin Comic Strips Exhibition: Kanagawa 2021-2022 Nov 19th 2021 - Jan 10th 2022 Past Event The Moomin Comic Strips Exhibition is traveling around Japan, and reaches Yokokama's Sogo Museum of Art from November 19th 2021 until January 10th 2022
Shopping The Many Faces of Yokohama Station Reynald Ventura Black and white images of Yokohama Station as seen from its four gates as it prepares for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Transportation Joetsumyoko Station Kim Bergström Niigata's Joetsumyoko Station is a relatively new one, having only been opened back in 2015.