The truth behind Japan's mysterious 'Atlantis'
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Uncovering amazake: Japan’s ancient fermented 'superdrink'
It was on that winding street that I first encountered amazake, an ancient, non-alcoholic, lightly fermented rice drink, which a helpful English sign noted could be served “hot or cold”. Sa…
Tokyo’s incredible path to redevelopment
Once again ambitious plans to rebuild Tokyo were made which would remedy the lack of green space and a modern, comprehensive infrastructure system. For example, 10% of the urban areas were to be…
Japan’s ancient way to save the planet
In reality, Japan is the second largest per-capita generator of plastic waste in the world, producing more than the entire European Union. “The concept of mottainai is rooted in Japanese cu…
Japan's unexpected relationship with reggae
Japan's initial fascination with reggae is thought to have been sparked when Bob Marley and The Wailers toured the country in 1979. Over time it has evolved from the influence of Jamaican r…
Japan’s intriguing love of paper
Transaction charges and a lack of customer demand mean few shops in his area accept cashless payments, he says. Part of the reason it’s so stubbornly prevalent, he thinks, is Japan’s tradition o…
Why Japan is obsessed with paper
Transaction charges and a lack of customer demand mean few shops in his area accept cashless payments, he says. For other people from my generation it’s a hurdle.”Japanese businesses are also dr…
Coronavirus: Sharp to use TV factory to make surgical masks
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Japan, where face masks were already popular, has been struggling with shortagesJapanese electronics giant Sharp is to use a TV factory to make surgical masks am…
A high-carb diet may explain why Okinawans live so long
Little wonder scientists have spent decades trying to uncover the secrets of the Okinawans’ longevity – in both their genes and their lifestyle. “It is quite the opposite of current popular diet…
Japan’s perfectly imperfect garden
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