Tobias Bieker, 31, has always loved telling stories, whether through his podcast, "Unpacking Japan," or in his own fiction.

I've never felt so confident chopping, slicing and dicing. Now, these HexClad Damascus steel knives are on sale for Amazon ...

After being gone six long months, I am back in Sri City. I have come equipped with cheese that stank up every plane I was on, chocolate that smudged half my white shirts and a nine-kilogram poker kit ...

On writing a book on the history of sake in Yamaguchi, translating Strange Pictures by Uketsu, a writer who is always masked, and the challenges of translating from Japanese to English ...

While the traditional elements of Japanese gardens—stone, water, gravel, pruned pines, and asymmetry—are rooted in ...

Reading many of the articles in this issue also confirmed my belief that Japan is a particularly difficult place to write about. Not because its people are inscrutable — as goes the dumb old ...

Traveling in Japan for the first time can feel overwhelming with its unique customs, efficient transport systems, and language barriers.  To make your journey smoother, it helps to know essential tips ...

For the people I spoke to, retirement is understood as an opportunity to live a life for themselves, leading to a journey of self-discovery.

Japanese culture captivates the world for its rich heritage, artistry, and distinct traditions. From the elegant simplicity of tea ceremonies and the precise beauty of cherry blossom festivals to ...

Research demonstrates that writing by hand stimulates complex brain connections that are essential in encoding new information and forming memories.