TRAVEL NEWS FROM THE JAPAN TIMES
Start the new year not with one temple visit, but seven
True blue tradition: How Japan’s coveted jeans are made
Small letter, big impact: A little ‘tsu’ makes all the difference
‘Don’t mess with our mince pies,’ some Brits plead
How does Japan live so long? Faulty records, one researcher says.
Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?
Shibousai Kitagawa: Creative Chinese in the home of Matsusaka wagyu
A brief history of ‘osechi ryōri,’ Japan’s edible year-end tradition
Casual workouts, cool living, ‘complete’ food: Japan’s health trends of 2024
Make the Yuletide gay: Tokyo’s LGBTQ+ Christmas events
Silent night? Not if you want to impress your Christmas Eve date.
Looking for ways to be charitable in Japan? Give the gift of reading.
Curiosity didn’t kill the meme: Why cats still rule Japanese YouTube
Glass half full: Japan’s sake industry celebrates a brighter 2024
From Florence to Osaka, Gucci’s newest concept bar oozes style
