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On the northeastern tip of the island of Shikoku is Japan’s tiniest prefecture, Kagawa. It might be small, but only big adventures await travelers. Some of these include spectacular temples and shrines, interesting museums, fascinating interactions with nature and quaint train rides. Since Kagawa ...

In December 2024, a surge of joy ran through Japan’s sake industry. The process of making Japanese alcoholic products — including rice wine itself, shōchū (a distilled liquor similar to whisky) and mirin (a sweet cooking wine) — was registered as a UNESCO Intangible ...

In recognition of the group’s steadfast determination and advocacy, Nihon Hidankyo received the Nobel Peace Prize on Dec. 10, 2024, in Oslo. With 2025 marking the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, this honor is a tribute to decades of unwavering commitment ...

Nothing beats the special ambience of enjoying a finely crafted cocktail at a high-end bar in your favorite part of town. However, less is known about how bartenders develop the specialized skills needed to make these elegant and delectable concoctions. The history of bar culture ...

Startups, whose key objectives revolve around innovation and market disruption, have the potential to drive economic growth and generate significant numbers of jobs. The Japanese government’s Startup Development Five-Year Plan, formulated at the end of 2022, aims to increase the amount invested in startups ...

Heralbony is an art agency that specializes in licensing artworks produced by artists with intellectual disabilities for a variety of purposes, including commercial products, advertisements and events. The company was established in 2018 by Takaya and Fumito Matsuda, twin brothers who have an older ...

Zeals is a company that provides a social chat commerce solution that leverages a combination of artificial intelligence and conversation-design skills on various social media channels like Instagram, Messenger and Line. Established in 2014, it now has offices in Tokyo and San Francisco and ...

The Japan External Trade Organization is playing a pivotal role in the international expansion of Japanese startups. By offering a robust suite of services — including mentoring, warm introductions to global stakeholders, acceleration programs and business development guidance — JETRO has established itself as ...

While the textile and apparel industry provides products that enhance people’s lives with color and style, it also has a significant environmental impact. One Japanese startup is gaining recognition at home and abroad for its innovative solutions to this problem from the perspective of ...