A growing number of young Japanese people have emptied their apartment to a point that appears nearly unlivable — and they love it. Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a ...

I was 8 years old when I first had Japanese food. I still remember every detail. It was my first trip to San Francisco. The restaurant had a red lantern outside, and when we came in we were asked to ...

Rie McClenny grew up in southwestern Japan with family members who not only loved to cook but, as the owners of a tearoom and cafe in their small seaside city, were pretty darn good at it. The simple, ...

Japan is still astonishing the world with a population that dies very slowly. The country has close to one lakh individuals who are already over 100 years old and thus is among the countries that have ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

It was a gorgeous day in Tokyo the views from the tower of the Imperial Hotel are a nice reminder of some of the reasons I love it here (from the 17th floor you can just see Mount Fuji on a clear day) ...

Japan’s reputation for discipline, teamwork, and excellence is often credited to its schools and work culture. Yet a closer ...

In Japan, health and longevity are thought to be supported by a number of simple daily rituals. We all know the basic Japanese principles of long and healthy living, such as Ikigai, Shinrin Yoku and ...

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