Japan’s Most Beautiful Hot Spring Was Once A Favorite Of Rambunctious Little Cubs
Of the thousands of breathtaking hot spring areas in Japan, Lonely Planet ranked Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku at number one, declaring it the country’s Best Riverside…
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This Photographer Captured The Delicate Beauty Of Bonsai Perfectly
The Japanese art of bonsai has a rather unique type of beauty. While the actual aesthetic of the trees themselves is obviously charming, bonsai trees…
USB Silent Automatic Traditional Japanese Uchiwa Fan Is Actually Pretty Practical
Japanese summers are muggy, humid, and relentless. So whether they are in the city or countryside, Japanese people are always looking to get an edge…
Old Footage Reveals That Animals In Japan Love Hot Springs As Much As People
It’s no secret that the Japanese love their hot springs, but who would’ve thought that animals in Japan loved getting lathered up at the onsen…
Stunning Painting-Like Photography Shows Off The Beauty Of Rainy Season In Japan
Japan’s rainy season, or tsuyu (梅雨), can be downright oppressive. Muggy and humid weather coupled with heavy rain make it a complete sweat-fest, and for…
Mt. Fuji Soy Sauce Dish Brings The World Heritage Site To Your Dinner Table
Have you ever climbed Mt. Fuji? Even if you haven’t, you can still take a small piece of it back home with you as elegant…
Japanese Subway Station Serves Fresh Beer To Passengers
Unlike the United States, Japanese citizens are allow to drink freely in public. And recently, the Osaka train station is offering beer and food inside…
This Awesome 5-Story Pagoda Deconstructs Into A Beautiful Table Set
Traditional Japanese food is not just known for its flavor, but also for its beautiful aesthetic. Naturally plating plays a big part in presenting food…
2016 Rice Paddy Art Displays Massive Works Of Godzilla And Samurai Warriors
Inakadate Village in Aomori Prefecture is widely known for their enormous rice paddy art, and they’ve succeeded in amazing us once again with their 2016…
Shinji Tsuchimochi Finishes The Last Of 100 Tokyo’s Edo Illustrations
Just three years ago, as it still feels recent, Shinji Tsuchimochi made a bold move to create One hundred famous views of Edo. Today, he…
Illustrated Instagram Flashcards Make Learning Japanese A Breeze
Learning vocabulary is one of the most challenging parts about taking on a new language, and there really isn’t a shortcut to memorizing hundreds of…
Sumo Wrestler Performs Ring Entrance Ceremony While Skydiving From 4,000 Meters (With A Referee)
Promotional stunts usually feel a bit tacky, but if yours involves a sumo wrestler skydiving from 4000 meters while a gyoji (a traditional sumo referee)…
Traditional Japanese Worker Pants Get A Denim Samurai Makeover
We’ve seen hakama, traditional Japanese pants worn over a kimono, given design twists before. Sometimes modern and casual for everyday use, and even full leather…
Artist Takashi Murakami Merges Art And Sake In Beautiful New Sake Line
Takashi Murakami is known internationally as a prolific contemporary artist, and his works span from colorful sculptures to psychedelic paintings that often merge the traditional…
Take Your Sushi To Go With These Mouthwatering Sushi Rucksacks
Sushi is often considered a luxury food saved for special occasions, but if we could, we would have it every day. Now thanks to one…