Kyoto, it can be said, is a complex city. Imbued in tradition and history, it’s also a fascinating and modern…
Paul McInnesNovember 21, 2024
I don’t particularly like new stuff. It makes me sad, for example, to think of factories churning out an ever-growing…
Richard Koyama-DanielsOctober 22, 2024
I spent much of my time in Britain, in the latter half of the 1990s, hoisting kegs of real ale…
Richard Koyama-DanielsOctober 8, 2024
A phoenix is rising in the shadow of Osaka, but you'll need to look closely. It rises slowly and deliberately…
Todd FongOctober 1, 2024
I think it was the moment Orochi arrived. A phantasmagorical rendering of the eight-headed, eight-tailed serpent from Shinto myth, cavorting…
David McElhinneySeptember 24, 2024
Welcome to the next installment of Voyapon's My Japan series, in which we introduce you to our more or less…
Yvonne TanakaSeptember 19, 2024
Across many parts of the western world, the bitter gray tedium of winter is made just about bearable by the…
Richard Koyama-DanielsSeptember 13, 2024
"Ah, Barcelona! Olympic Games, Sagrada Familia." An almost unanimous chant uttered by many older Japanese people (old enough to remember…
Toshiko SakuraiSeptember 9, 2024
When I was asked if I’d like to contribute to the Voyapon My Japan series, I faced a dilemma. The…
Cassandra LordAugust 23, 2024
Just a short walk from the Gojo Bridge, site of the warrior-monk Benkei’s fateful 1,000th duel, there is a typically…
Richard Koyama-DanielsAugust 16, 2024
Two women kneel to one side of the stage in front of what appears to be an ancient painting of…
Cassandra LordAugust 8, 2024
This is the second article of our new series, My Japan, where contributors from all over the country write about…
Maria PeñascalJuly 22, 2024
The curvaceous and holey Henry Moores that dotted the landscape of my pre-Banksy UK youth, were to me, the face…
Richard Koyama-DanielsJuly 16, 2024
Welcome to the first installment of Voyapon’s new series, My Japan, where Voyapon contributors from all over the country write…
Paul McInnesJuly 11, 2024
Japanese society, it could be said, really immerses itself in the changing seasons. From Shintoism and Buddhism, the main religions…
Maria PeñascalJune 28, 2024
Congratulations! You've worked hard all year and are ready for your well-earned summer vacation, so you booked your non-refundable trip…
Todd FongJune 25, 2024
In 1923, Tokyo burned to its very core. Live wires and kitchens flamed out of control as the trepidation of…
Toshiko SakuraiJune 25, 2024
Many bands from all over the world dream of playing live in Japan. It's often seen as a utopia for…
Paul McInnesJune 24, 2024
If you look at Japan, the most popular sport in the country is baseball, and then depending on the poll,…
Claudia MitsuboriJune 20, 2024
A brief history of Japanese cheesecake, including its various types, recommended locations to enjoy it in Japan, and instructions for…
Claudia MitsuboriJune 10, 2024
Japanese bakeries are a beloved part of the country's culinary culture. Learn why they are so popular & breads to…
Stefania Da PontJune 4, 2024
Butoh is an avant-garde dance that emerged in Post-war Japan that has captivated audiences worldwide. Here is all you need…
Toshiko SakuraiMay 28, 2024
Explore the history of Japanese baseball and its rise to new heights in international popularity by producing some amazing players.
Todd FongMay 20, 2024
Although the legal framework of the current Japanese education system dates back to the postwar constitution, most educational structures, which…
Toshiko SakuraiMay 2, 2024
Learn about the culture and history of indigenous Ainu people in Hokkaido, who lived in harmony with their natural environment…
Cherise FongMay 1, 2024
Venture into the dense forest mountains of Akita (秋田) prefecture in northeast Japan, and peek under the surface of its…
Cherise FongMarch 27, 2024
The sight of Mount Oyama’s pyramid-shaped silhouette, at an altitude of 1,252 meters, is hard to miss in the Kanagawa…
Mathilde Serre MaysMarch 15, 2024
