All the beauty of the great outdoors in one tiny tree. In Saitama Prefecture, bonsai trees are a part of the culture! Bonsai trees aren’t just small plants, they’re carefully shaped creations meant to represent ...
Iwatsuki is famous for its traditional Japanese dolls, made by trained craftsmen, or by visiting travelers! The Iwatsuki area of Saitama prefecture is known as the top doll manufacturing area in Japan, but this doll ...
The long-postponed Olympics are coming soon, but the Japanese public has other things to worry about. And yet, viewers are finding themselves excited for the games after watching a video… from France? Japan’s state of ...
We would like to welcome a great movie to celebrate PRIDE month. A Perfectly Normal Family is a An open-hearted drama based on the director’s own childhood experience of her dad transitioning. The story is ...
The UCL-Japan Youth Challenge is a prestigious annual summer school programme which has a tremendous reputation and impact since 2015. Pre-university students from Japan and the UK attend a series of university-style lectures on a ...
It’s been a long time since we were able to celebrate cosplay in the way that it deserves! So many of our fans have been working on incredible creations over lockdown in the UK and ...
Music in the spring Despite being visited less frequently by tourists than other locations in Kyoto, Honpō-ji Temple is an exceptionally beautiful place to spend time while the sakura cherry blossoms are in flower. Founded ...
The J-pop superstars talk to HYPER JAPAN about their new releases and future dreams! Tokyo based boyband Da-iCE (pronounced like dice) have been tearing up dancefloors and their fans hearts for the best part of ...
Ever wondered about the straw ropes found at Shinto shrines and in Japanese homes? Find out more about shimenawa! Shimenawa (しめ縄) are ropes made of rice straw and hemp, and thanks to their spiritual meaning ...
From Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba to beloved pet dogs, this cafe takes latte art to new heights―literally. Visiting Hat Coffee Hat Coffee is known for latte art, and it has long been on my ...
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