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Kokoro Media is now open!
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July Special Edition
To celebrate the opening of our website, we have interviewed a variety of fascinating people about their "Kokoro".
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Get familiar with our concept by reading these unique stories!
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Read now!
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Here are some recommended articles for a good start.
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Yoshitake Kobayashi (far right on the picture above) is the creator of Namahage Satokagura. They are a group whose performances mix traditional drums, dance, and embodying traditional Japanese spirits. They perform in Japan, but also have made appearances in other countries such as France and Taiwan. In this interview, Mr. Kobayashi tells us about keeping and transmitting traditions and the …
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With foreign residents in Japan reaching record numbers, our editorial team thought it would be a good time to reminisce about our halcyon days in Tokyo and share a few things that we’ve learned during our time here. Representing the U.S., France, and Belgium, we have a combined experience of nearly 30 years of living and working in Japan. We …
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The meanings and perceptions of colors are a cultural construct that can reflect a country’s history and beliefs. Read on to discover the interesting historical background and some unusual facts for some important colors in Japanese culture. Green and Blue Used to Be the Same Word Today this word means blue, but for a very long time the word ao …
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When you live almost 5,500 miles away from your hometown, you tend to spend a lot of time flying, experiencing varying levels of hospitality and thoughtfulness throughout the process. One flight I’ll never forget is when I was flying with my mother on an ANA flight from Tokyo to Okinawa in 2010. The flight was smooth, the seatbelt sign was …
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