food/ Jan 12, 2026
Grilled As You Like It
Osaka mixes everything together, Hiroshima stacks it in layers - the regional rivalry behind Japan's favourite savoury pancake
- daily-life/ Jan 6, 2026
When the Ground Shakes
Living with earthquakes in Japan - understanding warnings, knowing what to do, and why preparedness becomes routine
- culture/ Dec 31, 2025
The 2025 Quiz
From bear invasions to a new prime minister - test your knowledge of what made headlines in Japan this year
- culture/ Dec 31, 2025
Stacked Wishes
Osechi-ryori and the edible symbolism of Japanese New Year - why we eat black beans for diligence and herring roe for fertility
- travel/ Oct 24, 2025
Riding the Rails
A systems guide to Japan's rail network: train hierarchies, fare calculations, and the infrastructure moving 27 billion passengers annually
