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A 29-year-old American assistant language teacher (ALT) was fired from a prefectural high school in Saitama Prefecture on 24 October, after incidents of improper conduct with students came …
Built by a feudal lord during the Edo period, Rikugien Gardens is one of the most famous gardens from the time still extant. Designed to reflect famous scenes from waka poems, this Tsukiyama…
Workers are seen outside the New National Stadium, the main stadium of Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. The Reuters Corporate Survey found Japanese firms have a gloomier outlook of the econo…
For those who are microphone-shy or desire that perfect performance, there’s a shockingly easy way to hit higher notes (and higher scores). Whether you’re a frequent sight at your local kar…
An elegant rearrangement of an iconic piece of video game music history, plus where to hear the musician play live. As Kikuchi runs his fingers over the keys, the piano emits a tune that’s a per…
Born in the Dutch East Indies, Edu Van Naerssen's father, Jan, came to Japan alone to study developed industries. Jan returned to the Dutch East Indies to work as an electrical engineer whe…
The following is a list of mistakes that foreigners often make when they do karaoke in Japan, and how to avoid them. Simply select a song on the touchscreen and you’ll “register” it into a queue…
On 23 June the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) announced that it would be conducting a first-of-its-kind study into public bathing facilities such as onsen (hot springs) and sento (bath hou…
Ryuchell, a Japanese celebrity, model, and singer, has been making waves in the Japanese entertainment industry for a few years now. That’s perhaps why Ryuchell was so harshly criticized for his…
Of course, the physical benefits are thrilling, but the mental rewards you reap are even greater," says Nitta, head trainer and owner of a bustling Tokyo kickboxing gym. "I started mar…
