James Johnson lives in Shizuoka, dubbed the “tea capital of Japan.” In 2021, he made history as one of the only two Americans to pass the notoriously difficult Nihoncha (Japanese tea) instructor exam,…
The Covid pandemic is the elephant under the kotatsu. It dominates dinner table conversation. For many of us in Japan the new coronavirus first entered our lives aboard the Diamond Princess, the cruise…
Tokyo Weekender’s series TW Creatives features various works by Japan-based writers, photographers, videographers, illustrators and other creatives in a bid to provide one additional platform for them to exhibit their talent. The works submitted…
Kansai, a diverse, cultural and historical epicenter of Japan, is one of the world’s most visited and talked about geographical locations. Tourists flock to this area of the country for its temples,…
Did you come straight here after watching our other softcream adventures on YouTube? Or are you just finding us for the first time? Either way, welcome to the local softcream flavors exploration mission. This month…
Banking the Mikuma and Kagetsu Rivers in a large basin in western Oita Prefecture and wreathed by verdant mountains on all sides, lies Hita, a historical town steeped in local folklore. The…
