The Anatomy of a Kimono
A revered symbol of Japanese culture often handed down through families over generations, the kimono (Japanese for “the thing worn”) can tell a unique story based on the chosen fabric and details of each one. The garment originated in the 8th century during the Heian...
Experience Japan From the POV of a Cat
Wander a Japanese city through the eyes of a cat — just as thousands of actual felines already do. In the summer of 2016, it wasn’t uncommon to see throngs of people gathered in public places, all looking down at their phones as they accidentally bumped into one...
The 411 on Car Culture in Japan
Japan’s obsession with customized cars makes for incredible eye candy. In the 2006 blockbuster “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,” modified street racers such as a Mazda RX-8 and Nissan 350Z swerve at high speeds through the city’s streets and a plotline that,...