Nature in Japan

Eating Unagi at Lake Hamana: A Japanese Food Culture With a Complicated Future

Unagi is a beloved Japanese eel dish connected to rice, summer customs, Lake Hamana, resource concerns, and the future of complete aquaculture.

Everyday FoodJapanese Words & Culture

Japan Is Good at Avoiding Mistakes. That May Be Part of the Problem.

Japan is known for precision, reliability, and careful work. But its tendency to avoid mistakes may also slow innovation. A calm look at trial and error in ordinary Japan.

Japanese Words & Culture