More than a year has passed since the devastation, and we continue to observe the Adatara region, a passage to Tohoku. Volunteers, travelers, weekend cyclists, and families making their first return home in decades – what are the thoughts o…

The film unfolds in Shin-Okubo, a vibrant hub for Korean popular culture. Nestled among trendy cafes and shops is a fruit and vegetable store, a lifeline for immigrants from across the globe, open around the clock. People from Asia, Africa,…

The setting is an onigiri restaurant in Sapporo's Susukino district, the heart of Hokkaido. It draws a steady stream of patrons seeking the comforting taste of fresh rice and warmth, day and night. Amidst a lingering economic downturn in ru…

The Port of Hakata in Fukuoka bustled with arrivals. Monumental passenger liners, the largest ever built, were docking from Shanghai, disgorging six thousand Chinese passengers onto the city's shores. They had mere moments to find sustenanc…