Though I had grown up seeing my dad always using them, my own obsession with fountain pens started a little over three years ago, when I ordered my first pen, a jade-colored TWSBI Eco. It made writing ...

For many non-Japanese, especially newcomers to Japan, many of the customs and traditions of New Year may seem hard to understand. New Year or oshogatsu is the most important holiday period in Japan ...

Jaipur lures tourists with its age-old forts, bustling markets and royal charm that transports you back in time. From watching the misty sunrise at Nahargarh Fort to wandering through the vibrant ...

Japan’s first sakura forecast for 2026 is here—revealing when Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka are expected to turn pink and how early travellers should start planning their spring trip. It may still be winter ...

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Use of nail salons by men has been gradually spreading in Japan in recent years, reflecting their growing consciousness about taking care of their looks. Takako Sakashita opened what she said is the ...

Wedding season brings a unique blend of joy and preparation. Couples are increasingly prioritizing self-care, seeking serene salon experiences for restoration and radiance. This pre-wedding beauty ...

Major towers across Japan illuminate pink for K-pop queens ahead of January 2026 concerts, featuring photo exhibitions and themed cafes in unprecedented nationwide campaign. Major landmarks across ...

When the ruling Liberal Democratic Party negotiated and forged a new coalition with the Osaka-based Japan Innovation Party (JIP) last month, foreign media were quick to pull out labels in an attempt ...

There’s something deeply satisfying about transforming your nails into a tiny canvas with a good set of press-on nails. That ritual—small but mighty—can boost your mood and ripple into the rest of ...

Visiting Tokyo for the first time can feel like stepping into the future and the past at once. This vast, ever-shifting metropolis is all about contrasts: centuries-old shrines tucked beside glass ...

Investors are retreating from Japan’s retail-related shares after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan renewed frictions between China and Japan, in a spat that shows little sign of ...