Japan Trends

Colleges study Japan's delicious, dramatic and disregarded culture

Academically, gastronomy and ninja history remain unexplored frontiers

April 26, 2018 13:07 JST

Onitsuka Tiger brand's Nippon Made line attracts Tokyo's stylish set

April 1, 2018 21:14 JST

Where the hottest subculture gathers

March 24, 2018 15:04 JST

Climb aboard at Huis Ten Bosch theme park and arrive in time for breakfast

March 12, 2018 14:30 JST

Creators from 29 countries and regions have applied for grants up to $1.8m

March 10, 2018 16:00 JST

New genre charms Japan with the quirky exploits of old Japanese women

March 5, 2018 12:15 JST

The trend seen as a boon for government's drive to increase exports

February 20, 2018 02:32 JST

Rent proceeds to be used to repair damaged items

February 5, 2018 13:30 JST

Company opens fifth such hotel, with plans for 100 throughout Japan and beyond

February 3, 2018 13:50 JST

Sensor-loaded glasses measure balance and send the results to an app

February 1, 2018 11:50 JST