A genius in the making?
The 14-year-old shogi player who became the youngest-ever professional in Japan has defeated one of the game's top masters. Sota Fujii became a pro player of the chess-l…
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Japan’s Top Restrooms
“Toilet hunter” Maritomo has been seeking out Japan’s most fun and unusual restrooms for over a decade. Here she presents 12 of her favorites, which demonstrate how creativity can transform the most …
What to do if there is a missile attack
Get indoors, keep away from windows and switch on the TV. That’s the latest advice from the government on how to prepare for a ballistic missile strike. Japan has an early-warning system de…
“Insect Tsukemen,” the bug-filled ramen dish gaining popularity in Tokyo
Insects, which have long been a part of traditional meals in rural Japan, are now becoming popular among urban diners. Bugs are being served in all sorts of cocktails and desserts. There are even ins…
May 2017: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
After a long winter and bouts of rain, it’s finally beginning to feel like spring. June will be rainy and uncomfortably humid, so why not enjoy the nice, warm weather while it lasts by heading out to…
You Can Now Own a Kengo Kuma-Designed Trailer Home for 3.5 Million Yen
Are you looking to downsize from your expensive city apartment? Or Maybe you’re just looking to simplify your life? Well now you can do so in style thanks to a collaboration between architect Kengo K…
Newest Doraemon Film Hits 41 Million Yen in Box Office Revenue
Doraemon the Movie 2017: Great Adventure in the Antarctic Kachi Kochi is proving to be wildly successful since its release on Mar. 4~. The total box office revenue, with the latest count account…
Tokyo Is About to Make Room for 45 New Skyscrapers
Tokyo’s densely packed skyline is about to become even more crowded, as the city gets ready to christen another 45 skyscrapers before 2020—when the Japanese capital is set to host the summer Olympics…
Bridgestone announces airless tires for bicycles
Bridgestone has announced the latest in its line of “airless tires” that do not require inflation, this time adapting the technology for bicycles. The second generation of the Air Free Concept w…
Media preview of dinosaur show
A puppet show featuring a collection of life-like dinosaurs has been unveiled to the media ahead of its opening. Theatrical performances will begin in Tokyo next week. News media were given…