CATCH JAPAN (Nov. 2025)

Explore a colorful variety of modern Japan’s most popular topics, including food, technology, ecology and regional promotions, with a focus on the innovative ideas and passionate effort from the people behind it all.

J-Nature

Just a few hours from central Tokyo, we explore Niijima and Shikinejima—islands where time drifts at its own pace. From the volcanic beauty of Koga Stone to tranquil beaches and seaside hot springs, we discover another side of Tokyo, where the best journey is simply to drift and explore.

J-Art

GINZA SIX is a unique commercial complex in the upscale Ginza district, a favorite among international visitors, where there is artwork to be found everywhere, including a bookstore that features its own gallery, and guests can even experience Noh, said to be the world's oldest stage art that remains today. Now with an exhibition by world-renowned artist Julian Opie at its core, the facility carries on its distinctive strategy.

J-Eco

Waste management has become a significant challenge for the South Asian country of Bangladesh, as its economy continues expand. Japan's efforts through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to address this issue aim to bring about significant changes in the cities of Bangladesh. This segment features a Japanese company’s efforts to solve the challenges faced by a country on the rise.

J-Tech

Hitachi, Ltd., one of the world's leading manufacturers of a multitude of electronics, has helped to support Japan under its founding corporate philosophy of "contributing to society." The company has been striving to create a safe and prosperous society through its efforts in Japan's railway infrastructure and more.