YouTuber Shogo Yamaguchi talks about his passion for traditional Japanese culture and what it's like to raise a family in Kyoto. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/03/29/our-lives/shogo-yamaguchi-kyoto-tradition/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #kyoto #teaceremony #kobudo #martialarts #youtube #influencers
Rescued from a hoarder’s home, Basilio is easing up and learning to enjoy life again. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/03/28/our-lives/adoption-dog-basilio/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #dogsforadoption
A new kind of rakugo for Gen Z: Edanoshin Katsura weaves tradition with techno and youth culture https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/03/22/our-lives/edanoshin-katsura-z-rakugo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #rakugo #genz #shibuya #techno #clubbing
After being rescued from tough circumstances, Saffron is gradually coming out of his shell again. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/03/21/our-lives/adoption-cats-saffron/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #catsforadoption
On the heels of Japan’s 3/11 triple disaster, Kyoko Watanabe came to recognize abandoned houses as a key to building creative communities and revitalizing rural areas. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/03/17/our-lives/akiya-abandoned-houses-ishinomaki/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #akiya #ishinomaki #miyagi #miyagiprefecture #revitalization #regionalrevitalization #311 #entrepreneurs
Seven-year-old Crispin is learning to explore the world and receive affection after a sheltered upbringing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/03/12/our-lives/adoption-dog-crispin/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #dogsforadoption
Tech CEO Hiromi Okuda reflects on pathways for women in the industry, inspirations from India and the potential of robots. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/03/07/our-lives/tech-business-social-welfare-okuda/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #womensissues #technology #artificialintelligence #ai #socialwelfare #india
Always having a good time, Donut is eager for attention — and food. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/02/27/our-lives/adoption-cat-donut/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #catsforadoption
A Canadian’s devotion to an ancient pilgrimage of 88 temples has endured over the decades. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/02/24/our-lives/shikoku-pilgrimage-moreton/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #shikoku #buddhism #kobodaishi #expats
From Takashi Miike to Megan Thee Stallion, London-born producer Mike Sunda of Push Japan shares how he has curated a life and career in Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/02/20/our-lives/creative-strategy-mike-sunda/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #expats #creative #musicvideo #megantheestallion
This laidback Shiba gets along easily with all kinds of people and dogs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/02/20/our-lives/adoption-dog-mushroom/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #dogsforadoption
This 10-year-old feline is yearning for love and attention from a warmhearted soul. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/02/14/our-lives/adoption-cat-tangelo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #catsforadoption
John Davis, co-founder of indie gaming showcase BitSummit, on storytelling and entrepreneurship https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/02/08/our-lives/indie-gaming-bitsummit-davis/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives
Remembering Kyoto editor and literary community builder Ken Rodgers (1952-2024) https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/01/27/our-lives/rodgers-obituary-kyoto/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #kyoto #literature #buddhism #obituary
The story behind an Italian American cocktail joint in Hatagaya https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/01/24/our-lives/hatagaya-cocktails-sanita-colvin/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #cocktails #naturalwine #hatagaya #shibuya #smallbusinesses
Crafting stories of adventure in Hokkaido by land and sea https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/01/13/our-lives/hokkaido-guides-adventure-tourism/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives
Ahead of this year's expo, business owner Kaz Shiomi describes her hometown of Osaka as an "honest, authentic place." She hopes to show visitors a different side to Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/01/10/our-lives/osaka-business-toys-design/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #osaka #osakaexpo2025 #kazshiomi #toys
Since finding each other at an adoption fair, Tara Podias and Bingo have become inseparable. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2025/01/09/our-lives/bingo-rehome/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #community #ourlives #catsforadoption