TRAVEL NEWS FROM THE JAPAN TIMES
The year’s end provides us a chance to consider the passage of time
Social media binged on bad behavior in 2023
A survival guide for your first Japanese-style at-home New Year’s
Unveiling Shiso, a hidden gem of nature and coexistence
At 2023’s close, Tokyo bars enter a new golden age
Recipe: Chocolate salami roll
Diehards and casuals clash in Tokyo’s Magic: The Gathering community
Christmastime in Shinjuku Golden Gai
A few linguistic palate cleansers for your holiday potlucks
An oven-less Christmas ‘roast’ for your tiny Japanese kitchen
Recipe: Good luck egg and fish rolls
Osaka’s Shinsekai neighborhood bets on a street food revival
The naughty and nice of creating holiday gift guides
Critical success: Baldur’s Gate 3 wins Game of the Year honors
Despite a taxing year, 2023’s top kanji still draws questions
