Explore Nara, the place where Japan was born
Nara Prefecture is often described as a tourist destination easily accessible from Kyoto and Osaka. However, it could also be said that Kyoto and Osaka owe their development as cities to their proximity to Nara. This is because the Nara region sat at the heart ...
For those interested in East Asia’s ancient capitals, Nara cannot be missed. The city’s unique landscape is dotted with palace ruins and old wooden structures, and appears today much as it did during the Nara Period (710 to 794). The region was registered as a ...
Fukami wows crowd with original songs, classic hits, opera favorites
Toshu Fukami, who also goes by the name Haruhisa Handa, held a concert at Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan, one of Japan’s most prestigious concert venues, on May 21. The 75-year-old baritone performed for three hours, entertaining an audience of around 8,590 people. The setlist featured 22 ...
This year, the 43rd Niwano Peace Prize will be awarded to Benki Piyako, an Indigenous spiritual leader of the Ashaninka people in Brazil’s Amazon. He is recognized for his sustained leadership in defending Indigenous land and culture and for pioneering reforestation and environmental protection ...
For many years now, the so-called Golden Route connecting Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka has defined Japanese travel. Today, however, discerning travelers are discovering something more precious than gold: the aptly named Diamond Route that links Tokyo with Fukushima, Tochigi and Ibaraki prefectures north of ...
Thailand is announcing an exclusive offer for expatriates looking for a long-term residence to call their second home. The Thailand Privilege Card is now available with renewable periods of residence from five to 20 years, ideal for foreign nationals who wish to experience the ...
Supporting innovation and international collaboration in cutting-edge fields
As Japan leverages its capabilities as a global science and technology leader, Science Japan, an English-language website published by the Japan Science and Technology Agency, is promoting international exchange and increased scientific collaboration between Japan and other countries in the Asia and Pacific regions ...
Fukushima Forward: Resilience shines through as agriculture and tradition rebound
This video was produced to showcase the appeal of Fukushima to an international audience through interviews with foreign residents living there. Participants from India, France and the United States talk about why they chose to move to Fukushima and what they like about living ...
Step into the world of Toei Studios Kyoto, where Japan’s samurai period dramas are made
The Uzumasa district of Kyoto is iconic in the history of Japanese cinema as a key filming location for jidaigeki (period dramas). Many renowned works in this genre have been produced here. “Rashomon,” the highly influential 1950 classic directed by Akira Kurosawa, is a peak example ...
Immerse yourself in the world of the globally popular manga and anime “Attack on Titan” in the hometown of its creator. Experience Japan’s most iconic artworks through digital technology. Embrace the creativity of tanka and Japanese illustrations and let them move you. At these events ...
Emperor celebrates 66th birthday and looks to future
Emperor Naruhito was born 66 years ago as the eldest son of Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko. Known as the first emperor to have studied abroad, his broad interests have prompted him to forge deep connections with people around the world since ...
Nostalgic and new — these are the concepts that Okuma’s Footpath course is working to showcase. Okuma was devastated by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami and the subsequent nuclear accident. All residents were forced to evacuate. While the area deemed habitable has ...
