Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon - colourful new styles are generating a buzz on social media and convenience stores continue to develop new products. We investigate the latest developments.
Wakasagi, small 10-centimetre fish, are the star of Japan's winter fishing season - drill holes in an icy lake for some line fishing and meet fishers who are passionate about conservation efforts.
Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.
Flora is integral to traditional and modern Kyoto life - as Japan's oldest public botanical garden celebrates its centennial, a medicinal plant garden preserve rare plants for posterity.
Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon - colourful new styles are generating a buzz on social media and convenience stores continue to develop new products. We investigate the latest developments.
Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.
Wakasagi, small 10-centimetre fish, are the star of Japan's winter fishing season - drill holes in an icy lake for some line fishing and meet fishers who are passionate about conservation efforts.
Flora is integral to traditional and modern Kyoto life - as Japan's oldest public botanical garden celebrates its centennial, a medicinal plant garden preserve rare plants for posterity.
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon - colourful new styles are generating a buzz on social media and convenience stores continue to develop new products. We investigate the latest developments.
Flora is integral to traditional and modern Kyoto life - as Japan's oldest public botanical garden celebrates its centennial, a medicinal plant garden preserve rare plants for posterity.
Japanese culture is in the global spotlight like never before - dive into the work of international scholars exploring Japan in bold original ways and uncovering unique perspectives and deep insights.
Mornings begin early for fishmongers and vegetable peddlers at Nihonbashi Bridge, and here is a reason - they are not going to bow to the lord's procession in a bustling scene from everyday Edo life.
Onigiri are becoming a global phenomenon - colourful new styles are generating a buzz on social media and convenience stores continue to develop new products. We investigate the latest developments.
Flora is integral to traditional and modern Kyoto life - as Japan's oldest public botanical garden celebrates its centennial, a medicinal plant garden preserve rare plants for posterity.
Norwegian sociolinguist Goran Vaage investigates Japanese laughter (warai) - he analyses how comedy is ingrained into communication in everyday life and plays a vital role in social connection.