Japan’s scrap-and-rebuild culture faces an environmental reckoning
Take a walk through a random neighborhood in any major Japanese city and you’ll more than likely see the signs: numerous buildings no more than a couple of decades old,…
The problem with Japanese homes | Culture
For as much as Japan is a country of celebrated traditions, ancient historical sights, and longstanding customs, it is also a country of dynamism and constant reinvention. When I learned…
China’s ‘Little Kyoto’ shut down by government after complaints of Japanese culture invasion
For many visitors to Japan, a trip to Kyoto is an unforgettable experience. The historic neighborhoods, with their beautifully preserved buildings and thoroughfares, create a traditional atmosphere so unique that…
Tokyo Teaches Real Japanese Culture & History
Ghostwire: Tokyo is a fun adventure filled with plenty of action, but has a surprising amount of detail concerning real-life Japanese culture. Ghostwire: Tokyo is a spiritual adventure filled with…