The Tomb of Emperor Nintoku (Daisen Kofun)
Daisen Kofun, believed to be the final resting place of the mysterious Emperor Nintoku, is the largest tomb in Japan. Nintoku was reputedly the 16th emperor of the nation, but because his life a…
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Outside of the Bubble with Japan’s Startup Girls
Tim: So, before you started this project, before you started working on Startup Girls, what was your image of startup founders? Mone: Yeah, yeah, yeah, startup. Mone: Yes, yes, yes. Mo…
The Word “You” In Japan Not Rude When Talking About Foreigners
Usage of the word you (‘anata’, ‘kimi’) is considered impolite in Japan when referring to others, except when specifically talking about a foreigner. “Then it’s completely acceptable,” says Nago…
Takeaway Food To Be Taxed Only 6% If Eaten On Public Transport
The Japanese government released a report on Friday advocating for the reduction of tax for food items consumed while traveling on public transport. The government will raise the general consump…
Eating Tokyo's Blue Ramen
Eating Ramen in Japan is always delicious and in Tokyo, you'll find a chef that wants to give his customers a new kind of bowl. Koizumi Takao is a ramen chef the looks for beauty in his creation…
New anti-groping website in Japan maps assault areas with user data
A newly launched website enabling users to track areas rife with groping incidents, or "chikan" in Japanese, has been attracting attention across the country. Called "Chikan Radar…
Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle brand “goop” to enter Japan with Tokyo pop-up
Pop-up store “goop TOKYO pop-up & café” will open from April 19 in the garden of commercial and residential complex Tokyo Midtown. Visitors to the Tokyo store will also b…
New limited express train Laview sets future tone for Seibu Railway
City-Cost - Apr 4, 2019 - 18:34 | LifestyleNew limited express train “Laview,” the design of which was directed by architect Kazuyo Seijma, made its first departure from Tokyo on March…
AnimeJapan rocks up in Tokyo on largest scale yet
Event organizers the AnimeJapan Organization are backing up the superlatives this year having gathered together 162 companies to exhibit all-things anime across 1040 booths -- the larg…
Manufacturers target new riders, new challenges at Tokyo Motorcycle Show
Among them, the Japanese wing of American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson is showcasing 20 bikes at its booth, including the latest models for 2019. “The challenge is to take one of…