Month: January 2019

Kotatsu foot-warmers still a fixture in Japanese homes  Japan Today

A kotatsu is often seen in Japanese period flicks, where actors seated therein watch TV while they smoke or consume rice crackers or mikan (mandarin oranges) …

How to Plan a Multi-Generational Family Trip to Japan  Vogue

As an adult, vacationing with your parents and siblings can be a tricky feat. Varying schedules, age ranges (especially with children in the mix), and home bases …

“Priority Status” for Hokkaido IR Bid Given to Tomakomai City  4Flush.com

Tomakomai City has been given priority status for the Hokkaido Integrated Resort bids.

Illuminated wonderland  The Japan News

The Yomiuri ShimbunAbout 30 ice sculptures were lit up in numerous bright colors on Thursday evening during a lighting test before the opening day of the Lake …

Watermelon ‘Steak’ and 7 Other Vegan Fine-Dining Dishes | PETA  PETA

For years, unwitting chefs have attempted to pass off animal carcasses and body parts as “fine dining.” But kind diners know that there’s nothing elegant about …

Fishers to resume commercial whaling  The Japan News

WAKAYAMA (Jiji Press) — Private-sector fishery groups in Japan, including a related cooperative in the town of Taiji, Wakayama Prefecture, are set to resume …

A complete guide to Japan’s cherry blossom season  The Independent

Every winter, the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) releases a cherry blossom forecast that predicts when Japan’s most famous flower – the sakura – will …