TRAVEL NEWS FROM THE JAPAN TIMES
Japan’s love affair with Dragon Quest spreads worldwide
Why tatami is going from the floor to the dining table
Global tourism is back to pre-COVID highs
Annoyed? Unfairly treated? Express yourself in Japanese with the passive voice
Japan-made games part of a rising tide of indie greatness
For kids, Japanese food ‘is a doorway to exploration’
For tourists in search of seasonal sights, Yamagata makes its case
Let’s make some predictions about what will happen in the year ahead
Nintendo announces Switch 2, its first new console in eight years
From Tokyo to Manhattan, Takuma Watanabe stirs up a stiff drink
Can aging Japan go digital without leaving anyone behind?
‘Dorayaki’ creators say flavors trump the dessert’s murky origins
The case for Japan-ifying everything you cook
Can an international makeover help Tokyo salons meet foreign demand?
American stationery nerds are fueling a Japanese notebook boom
