First Japanese Magician Crowned World Champion
Japanese magician Ibuki captured global attention by winning the Grand Prix at the 2025 FISM World Championships of Magic, becoming the first performer from Japan to claim the title.
McCain Institute & I-House Japan Launch Sedona Forum in Tokyo
The McCain Institute and I-House Japan unite to host the first Sedona Forum Tokyo in 2026.
CWAJ’s 68th Print Show Bridges Art, Culture and Education in Tokyo
Tokyo’s 68th CWAJ Print Show unites artists, collectors and art lovers in a celebration of printmaking, creativity and education with purpose.
Wartime and Propaganda Images Mark End of War Anniversary
On Japan’s anniversary marking the end of World War II, powerful propaganda and archival images resurface, challenging how the past is remembered and interpreted.
The New Last Mile of Leadership: Harnessing What AI Can’t Reach
True leadership begins where AI ends. Human intuition, empathy and judgment define the success of today’s most effective leaders.
Arigato and Sayonara Osaka-Kansai Expo!
The UK Pavilion succeeded at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, attracting over a million visitors and strengthening UK-Japan ties.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025
From a ghostly hyena to breathtaking seascapes, the 2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year reveals how vision, persistence and wild moments collide in powerful imagery.
In Conversation: Musician Andy Summers (The Police) and Author Roland Kelts (Japanamerica)
Musician Andy Summers joined author Roland Kelts in Tokyo this week, and the two delved into the intersections of music, photography and Japanese aesthetics, revealing the inspirations behind Summers’ artistry.
Taste Canadian Wines in Tokyo!
Canadian wines come to Tokyo with tastings and voices from Canadian wineries, highlighting varietals and Canada-Japan wine connections.
Your Step Into Clarity: A Half-Day Retreat in Nihonbashi
A half-day retreat in a 92-year-old kominka in Nihonbashi—immerse yourself in sound therapy, guided visualization, and Daruma rituals to reconnect, reflect, and leave with clarity and purpose.
One of Asia’s Largest Theater Festivals! Toyooka Theater Festival
Experience the magic of the Toyooka Theater Festival, where the entire town transforms into a stage with international performances, street acts, local cuisine, and cultural storytelling.
Indian Democracy Thrives Despite Utter Chaos, Money, Castes
Despite being chaotic and cash-driven, Indian democracy remains resilient—where caste dynamics, money, and mass participation shape the world’s largest elections.