Issue 23

It seems as if the snow has just melted and it's already time for sunscreen, sandals and the beach. A revolution in ways to play ...

Gunma seems to be a prefecture of surprises. Hardly the most famous of tourist destinations, it pretty much resigns itself to...

I was born in the deep snow country of Niigata. My father, a ski instructor, had big dreams for me as a skier, and his passio...

When I see a typhoon materialize on the weather map, part of me jumps for joy, while the other prays for mercy. As a surfer, natu...

Ingredients Bitter gourds, myoga, pecoros and other seasonable vegetablesGrain vinegar or apple vinegarSugarBlack pepper, ...

Nakagawa Onsen lies on the banks of the Nakagawa River which feeds into Lake Tanzawa in western Kanagawa Prefecture. For the ...

My first bike trip came from a desire to see the overland horizon. I headed north to the great landscapes of Hokkaido where a sma...

When you think of sea kayaking, Japan may not be the first place that jumps to mind, but with literally thousands of kilometers o...

Habitual overtime workers, serial early risers and rock climbing addicts: rejoice. You now have a place to call your own. ...

Sore shoulders and stiff or painful back problems are often caused by a tired and hardened neck. The long winter can create cold ...

My thumb does the talking to the few cars that pass my way. I walk for almost an hour when a middle-aged man with a sleepy stubby...

Eco People PowerCommuter-generated ElectricityWeblink - www.piezo.com JR East is trying to go eco-friendly. Piezoelectric elem...

Think MUJI and you probably think in earth tones. The popular brand was built on simple, organic designs and well-made, fashionab...

A survival guide the BIG THREE fireworks festivals in Japan...and a whole lot more! A few hundred years ago, some bloke in Ch...

Generalists might say there are two kinds of people, those who would consider throwing themselves off a bridge, and good-sensed p...

There are many things I dreamed I would be doing on the night I signed my wedding papers. French Champagne, Five-star hotels, moo...

My name is Bose. At least that is what my dad always calls me, so it must be my name. When he is angry with me, he will yell, “Bo...

Despite past stops by the world pro surfing tour, Japan is generally not recognized as a top international surfing destination. B...

Dolphin Fish, Dorado or Mahi-mahi? Call it what you will, this powerful, speedy, and aggressive fish has been described as ha...