Have you ever broken your favourite cup or plate and felt a little heartbroken? In Japan, instead of throwing such pieces away, there is a beautiful tradition of mending them, while also celebrating their history and imperfections. It’s called Kintsugi, or “golden...
1. The Deer in Nara Park Tucked away in the ancient city of Nara, just a short train ride from Kyoto or Osaka, lies one of Japan’s most unique and magical destinations: Nara Park. This sprawling expanse of greenery, temples, and museums is home to more than just...
In a stunning announcement that sent shockwaves through the automotive industry, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. recently revealed it expects a net loss of 750 billion yen (approximately $5.3 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 2025. This marks one of the most...
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the number of children under 15 was 13.66 million as of April 1, 2025. This figure is down 350,000 from the previous year, which kept declining for 44 consecutive years. It is the first time since 1950...
Japanese female cosplayers are gathering for a photo shoot
Reclining blue mascot with red, eye-adorned spheres, promoting the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025
Beautiful Somei-yoshino cherry blossom flowers in full bloom
Nissan and Honda reportedly held preliminary merger talks, but the discussions ultimately failed. The potential merger was considered as a way for both companies to strengthen their positions in the global automotive industry, particularly as they faced challenges such as declining sales, increasing costs of electrification, and competition from emerging EV makers.
Japan is one of the world’s most famous onsen (hot spring) destinations, with over 3,000 hot springs spread across the country. Japan is a volcanic country, meaning it has an abundance of natural hot springs. These natural geothermal baths have been a part of Japanese...
Like many other countries, Japan celebrates Valentine's Day on February 14th. However, unlike Western countries, Japan celebrates Valentine's Day in a different way. Instead of men giving gifts or exchanging gifts or cards with each other, on Japanese Valentine's Day,...