4 Things You Need To Do In Okinawa
Source: YouTube Chris Broad from the YouTube channel Abroad In Japan heads south of Japan to sunny Okinawa. He lists four things you must do…
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Cars Utilize Light Trajectory To Recreate Modernized Version Of Traditional Japanese Painting
The Fujin Raijin-zu (Picture of Wind and Thunder Gods) is an early Edo Period painting by Tawaraya Sōtatsu that has since become a familiar work…
Heian Nobles Dance Their Way Through Modern Kyoto In Humorous Promotional Video
Even as one of the most famous travel destinations in Japan, Kyoto Prefecture never ceases to find creative ways to leave a strong impression on…
Japanese Mayor Promises To Open Hot Spring Amusement Park If This Video Hits 1 Million Views
One of the best cultural experiences in Japan is a relaxing and rejuvenating trip to a traditional hot spring (Onsen). Japan has thousands of natural…
Healthiest Ramen in Japan?
Brian from the YouTube channel, Ramen Adventures goes on another food adventure to Koshinbou this time, an all female staff ramen shop, quite unique for…
Multicolored Eraser Stamps Breathtakingly Capture The Beauty In Our Daily World
Although carved eraser stamps are typically regarded as simple and accessible works of art, Japanese artist Yasuko Aoyama has taken the art form to a…
Hit The Theaters In Items From The Exclusive Spirited Away Clothing Line
Believe it or not, it’s been 15 years since the release of Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away, and fans in the U.S. will be celebrating at…
Christmas with a “K” – The Japanese KFC Christmas Connection
It’s the Christmas season in Japan. Houses, shopping malls and streets are decorated with lights and sparkling ornamented Christmas trees. There’s gifts, Christmas music and…
Japan Fisherman’s Festival In Hibiya Park Is Serving Up Amazing Seafood From All Over The Country
It’s not secret that Japan boasts incredibly delicious seafood delicacies, but tracking them all down in one trip can require a Herculean effort for even…
Travels In Aomori: So Much To Discover in Northern Japan!
Aomori is the most northern prefecture on Japan’s main island of Honshu. The three biggest things it’s known for include festivals, apples and extreme snowfall…
Epic Origami Model Of Godzilla Was Made With Just One Piece Of Paper
One of the focal points of Godzilla movies is undoubtedly the transformation of the King of Monsters himself, the numerous variations of his form revealed…
100 Scenic Ukiyo-e Paintings By Hasui Kawase Are Now Available For Free Download
Named a Living National Treasure in Japan in 1956, artist Hasui Kawase changed the world of ukiyo-e woodblock paintings and hanga prints as one of…
First Ever Evangelion-Themed Kimono Launches With Vividly Artistic Design
Evangelion fans from 67 countries worldwide have voted for the best Evangelion kimono design featuring memorable scenes from Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo, designed…
Japanese Artist Charms With Animal Motif Traditional Paper Balloons
Kami-fusen (紙風船), or paper balloons, are a very colorful and playful part of Japanese traditional arts and crafts. They were supposedly born in the 1890’s…
Japanese Budo Delegation Heads To Australia To Promote Martial Arts That Transcend Physical Discipline
Modern Japanese arts are referred to as 武道 (Budo), with “bu” meaning martial, and “do” meaning way. Many English translations equate Bujustu and Budo, but…