In an era of “perfect” Instagram shots and curated “must-see” lists, Walk Japan takes a distinctly different approach to tourism. Built on the premise that the best way to understand...
The office window looks out over Tokyo Bay and the recently redeveloped districts of Harumi and Toyosu. To the right is the Odaiba bayfront skyline and the Rainbow Bridge connecting...
People once struggled through forests to reach home. Today, one may look desperately to find a line of trees among urban buildings, and even these “natural” features are often too...
For the goal of making Japan carbon neutral by 2050, the Ministry of the Environment is supporting regional efforts through measures including legislation and subsidies. Tokutaro Nakai, vice minister of...
The Atomusu Award 2026 ceremony was held at NN Shibuya Crossroads in Tokyo on Feb. 15, honoring female business leaders and successors whose dedication to employees, families and local communities...
On the island of Shodoshima in western Japan’s Kagawa Prefecture stands Yamaroku Shoyu, a small soy sauce brewery with a history of more than a century that is one of...
今回のレストランは、鹿児島空港から車で90分ほどかかる鹿児島県南部、桜島と陸続きの大隅半島の鹿屋市に位置する。行く際は近隣のホテルに泊まるのもいいが、ランチの予約を入れて、鹿児島市内で宿をとるのもおすすめだ。いずれにしろ、公共の交通機関で行くにはかなり不便…
近年、プラスチックが環境に及ぼす影響についての関心が世界的に高まっているが、日本ではこの問題はあまり深刻に捉えられていないように見える。しかし、だからこそ日本市場にはアルミ缶などの代替容器にとって…
京都駅から車で約1時間半。京都府北部に位置する綾部市に2021年末にオープンして以来、中国料理店『田舎の大鵬』は唯一無二のスタイルで国内外のフーディーたちを魅了してきた。天候が許せば、ウッドデッキ…
On the occasion of our 125th anniversary The Japan Times, in commemorating its 125th anniversary on this special page, expresses gratitude for the consistent support and encouragement it has received...
The first issue of The Japan Times was published on March 22, 1897. The leading founders were President Sueji Yamada and Editor-in-Chief Motosada Zumoto, a former executive secretary to Prime Minister Hirobumi Ito.
Our goal is to commend individuals, companies, and organizations who have made advances in sustainable efforts, and we hope to convey their activities both domestically and internationally.
Presented by The Japan Times since 2021, Destination Restaurants seeks out Japan’s best restaurants beyond big cities, selected by Japanese experts with international diners in mind...