A team of Hōkūleʻa needed me because I’m very familiar with Japanese ocean so I helped the voyage in between Okinawa and Kumamoto. I was so inspired by the crews on Hōkū

Blossoms are expected to reach full bloom at a pace similar to or slightly faster than average years in western and eastern Japan.

Temperatures are expected to drop sharply in many parts of Japan on Monday after a spell of unusually warm weather at the weekend.

My Neighbor Totoro is one of Studio Ghibli's most beloved films, so this real-life exhibit based on one key location is going all-out.