Forest bathing, developed by Dr. Qing Li, is a therapeutic practice that involves immersing oneself mindfully in nature, ...

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After a random knife assault at a bus stop in front of JR Nagano station on January 22 left one person dead and two injured, Nikkan Gendai (Jan 25) raised the issue of how incidents of this nature ...

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Universal Studios Japan kicked off the highly anticipated 'Universal Cool Japan 2025' event on January 24, 2025, marking the ...

Over nearly a week (February 13–19, 1959), a relentless storm at Mount Shasta Ski Bowl amassed 189 inches (15.75 feet) of ...

Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore ...

In the case of sushi chef Migaku Inaba, who came across the ocean to practice in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, his early ...

When nature calls, Masana Izawa has followed the same routine for more than 50 years: heading out to the woods in Japan, dropping his pants and doing as bears ...

Hokkaido is a shapeshifter with a wild heart, their personality changing with every season. Gather round and let Hokkaido ...

When nature calls, Masana Izawa has followed the same routine for more than 50 years: heading out to the woods in Japan, dropping his pants and doing as bears do. "We survive by eating other ...