Unable to save the iconic artwork from the typhoon, staff watched the pumpkin get swallowed by the waves. On August 9th, Naoshima locals took to social media and Japanese media immediately broadcast the sad news ...
This article is written by James Lovell at Traverse (a publication that helps to debunk Japan through a fresh perspective). Watch out Netflix, there’s new comedy coming your way. Let’s set the scene. It’s 8am BST on a Thursday morning. ...
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 ...
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