Tag: Japan
Okinawa Renews Push for Accountability and Changes to US Military Pact
Okinawa’s prefectural assembly has called for a review of the agreement governing US forces in…
The Social Bonds That Sustain Japan’s Ama Diving Communities
INFRAME ASIA, PEOPLE — Traditional ama diving is often described through the skill of a…
Japan’s Ama Divers and the Knowledge Passed Between Generations
INFRAME ASIA, PEOPLE — Along parts of Japan’s coast, ama divers enter the sea to…
Inside Okinawa’s Traditional Homes Built for Wind, Weather and Family
Okinawa’s traditional homes reflect island climate, local materials and family life through distinctive walls, roofs…
Beyond the Kimono, the Hidden Discipline of Kyoto’s Geisha World
A closer look at the artistic training, etiquette and professional realities behind Kyoto’s geiko and…
Osaka Okonomiyaki and the Traditions of Japanese Griddle Cooking
A look at Osaka’s okonomiyaki, from its cabbage-rich batter and griddle technique to the sauces,…
Asia Reworks Energy Plans as Oil Supply Risks Mount
Asian governments are strengthening oil reserves, advancing regional power-grid plans and increasing renewable energy targets…
The Table for One Is Changing Everyday Life Across Asia
Across Asia, eating alone is becoming an increasingly familiar part of everyday life, revealing a…
Japan’s Younger Workers Are Quietly Redefining What a Career Should Look Like
INFRAME ASIA, PEOPLE - For decades, Japan’s working culture was closely associated with long hours,…
Japan Before the Rush: The Quiet Rituals That Shape Everyday Mornings
INFRAME ASIA, LIFESTYLE - Before Japan's major cities become crowded with commuters, a quieter rhythm…
Trading Espresso for Matcha: The Silent Rebellion Hacking Tokyo’s Hustle Culture
INFRAME ASIA, CULTURE - Picture your typical Tuesday morning, fueled by a lukewarm espresso chugged…
Japanese Kintsugi: How Broken Ceramics Became a Philosophy of Beauty
INFRAME ASIA, CULTURE – In Japan, a broken bowl or cup does not always mean…