Japan’s Ongoing Nuclear Clean-Up, Five Years Later

Five years after a catastrophic earthquake and its resulting tsunami hit Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, workers continue to tirelessly clean up radiation. Ahead of the anniversary of the disaster, National Geographic traveled to Fukushima to document remediation efforts. Where fertile farmlands once produced many of the regions crops, mountains of black sacks filled with contaminated soil now lie piled up, and citizens that …

KUON’s Contemporary Boro

Reusing textiles from articles of clothing between 50 and 150 years old

Debuting at the end of 2015 and now available in Hong Kong and Japan, Japanese fashion house KUON incorporates pieces of vintage textiles into their bohemian wares. While that’s not uncommon (from Japan or elsewhere), their choice of materials stands apart from the rest. KUON upcycles indigo-dyed cotton clothing as old as 150 years. Japanese Boro—which translates to old or tattered textiles with layers of …

Truly Tokyo Online Travel Guide

A straightforward website guiding first-timers and regular visitors alike around Japan's capital

Lonely Planet’s Japan, Kyoto and Discover Japan guide author Chris Rowthorn, a longtime Kyoto resident who founded Inside Kyoto, has now tackled the city that plays muse to many all over the world: Tokyo. Truly Tokyo is a new online guide, entirely written by Rowthorn himself, that services first-timers and regular visitors. It breaks some stereotypes right away: yes, you can explore a decent amount …