Japanese Comedian Ken Shimura Dies Following Coronavirus Hospitalization

As Japan begins setting record numbers of confirmed coronavirus infections on a daily basis, the…

Former Miss World Japan Priyanka Yoshikawa on Launching a Brand of CBD Oils in Japan

Born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and a Bengali Indian father, Priyanka Yoshikawa is…

Meet the 2020 Athletes: Wrestling Sister Act Risako and Yukako Kawai

At 25, Risako Kawai is three years older than her sister Yukako. At the Rio…

Asakusa Micro: Trendy Tokyo Bar with a Retro Feel

One of the most popular tourist regions in all of Tokyo, Asakusa is a bustling…

Meet the 2020 Athletes: World Champion Climber Tomoa Narasaki Has His Sights Set on Gold

He’s the number-one ranked male climber on the planet, the current world champion and world…

“We Want to Create Our Own Genre”: Pop Culture Twins AMIAYA Talk Fashion, Passion and Tricking Their Boyfriends

Known for their pink bobbed hair and flamboyant wardrobes, Ami and Aya Suzuki have a…

Travel Japan: A Luxury Stay on the Shima Peninsula

A secluded onsen ryokan located on a hill overlooking Ago Bay, Basaratei is one of…

Meet the 2020 Athletes: Swimming Sensation Daiya Seto

Next up in our Meet the 2020 Athletes series is Daiya Seto, one of Japan’s…

2019 Year in Review: The News Headlines in Japan That Got Us Talking

As we say farewell to 2019, we take a look back at the top headlines…

Meet the 2020 Athletes: Keirin Specialist Yuta Wakimoto and Omnium Rider Yumi Kajihara

This month for our Meet the 2020 Athletes series, we caught up with two of…

“I Felt Devastated During the Shooting Process”: Nana Komatsu on Taking on Tough Roles, Working with Martin Scorsese, and Vintage Shopping in Tokyo

Scouted by a talent agency in Harajuku at the age of 12, model and actress…

Top 20 Highlights from Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan

South Africa convincingly defeated England 32-12 on Saturday to claim their third World Cup, equaling…

Ex-England Great Simon Shaw Weighs In Ahead of Rugby World Cup 2019’s Final Showdown

With the Rugby World Cup Final between England and South Africa set to kick off…

After an Exciting Weekend of Rugby World Cup Action Only Two Teams Remain

The second-to-last weekend of Japan’s time hosting the Rugby World Cup was full of thrilling…

Meet the 2020 Athletes: Badminton Champ Kento Momota

For the latest in our Meet the 2020 Athletes series, we caught up with the…