culture (Page 6)

Japanese train driver and conductor duo melt hearts with behind-the-scenes friendship【Video】

“More than friends less than lovers” team shows us what it takes to look after thousands of commuters on the rails.

Read More

A heavenly trip to Japan’s Demon Island in the Seto Inland Sea【Photos】

We follow in Momotaro’s footsteps with a visit to Onigashima.

Read More

Secrets of the sumo ring: Behind-the-scenes rituals that support the wrestlers…literally【Video】

A fascinating look at how the mound is newly built before every tournament. 

Read More

Kyoto becomes City of Yokai, with Night Parade of One Hundred Demons festival this autumn

Japan’s supernatural world springs to life in a special Hyakki Yagyo event you won’t want to miss. 

Read More

A trip to the other side of Matsushima, a mysterious power spot with an otherworldly atmosphere

The eerie ruins on this island will take your breath away. 

Read More

Virtual idol Hatsune Miku to act in kabuki play with human co-star【Photos】

Cho-Kabuki announces new version of Hanakurabe Zenbonzakura.

Read More

How Japanese people deal with death at Nagasaki’s Shoro Nagashi ceremony

Honouring the dead in a moving way that aids the grieving process.

Read More

Survey finds Japan to be least god-fearing nation in the world and it’s not even close

Jesus is just… all right with Japan.

Read More

The unusual and surprising ways people in Nagasaki celebrate Obon, the festival of spirits

One of the few places in Japan where you’ll see families setting off fireworks at the cemetery.

Read More

Japan’s two-month Shut-in Pilgrimage – A 1,200-year-old way to deal with a modern issue

Program helps hikikomori take steps towards reconnecting with the outside world.

Read More

Mr. Sato dons full pilgrim fashion to escape the summer heat

Let’s take it back to ’79… 1879.

Read More

Pikachu appears as a noh actor in kimono at Pokémon x Crafts Exhibition in Japan

A rare chance to see Pokémon like you’ve never seen them before.

Read More

Rest in style – Japanese company bringing back kofun burial mounds for the modern era

An exciting development for kofun fans.

Read More

How to dress for summer in Japan: Tips from a rickshaw driver in Asakusa

Fashion advice on how to dress for a Japanese summer leads us to some historic stores.

Read More

Summer nights at this amazing Tokyo open-air museum are like stepping back in time

Downtown Summer Evening returns to Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum.

Read More

Studio Ghibli releases My Neighbour Totoro range showcasing traditional Japanese craftsmanship

Blending anime with centuries-old design.

Read More

Neputa Matsuri gacha capsule toys let you enjoy the famous festival in miniature form

Like holding a Japanese festival in your hand.

Read More

Increasing number of Japanese people unable to squat like a yankee

Japanese people sitting more like Yankees than yankees these days.

Read More

Daiso to change Japanese closing-time music because foreign tourists aren’t taking the hint

This looks like a job for Semisonic!

Read More

Japan is ranked the worst country in the world for helping strangers

Japanese kindness leaves a lot to be desired in World Giving Index, but there may be a reason for it.

Read More

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8
  9. 9
  10. ...
  11. 67