[From August Issue 2015] Following on from “rekijo” – women who like history – in recent years there are more and more “touken joshi,” that…
[From August Issue 2015] Today, more than 97% of Japanese have access to the public water supply. The water supply is hardly ever cut off…
[From June Issue 2015] Not many Muslims (those who follow the Islamic faith) live in Japan. But the number of Muslim visitors – especially from…
[From June Issue 2015] Not many Muslims (those who follow the Islamic faith) live in Japan. But the number of Muslim visitors – especially from…
[From June Issue 2015] 2.5-Dimensional Musicals In March, 2015, AiiA 2.5 Theater Tokyo opened in Shibuya, Tokyo. It is the world’s first theater dedicated…
[From June Issue 2015] TOKYO IDOL PROJECT In March 2015, the “TOKYO IDOL PROJECT” to promote Japan’s idol (pop star) culture in and outside Japan,…
[From April Issue 2015] Heroic characters that come to the aid of the weak and slay evil are well-liked in Japan. Many Japanese grow up…
[From April Issue 2015] In February 2015, the awards ceremony for the Eighth International Manga Awards was held in Minato City, Tokyo Prefecture. It’s an…
[From March Issue 2015] Broadcasting a variety of programs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in Japan there are numerous TV stations and…