If you’re a fan of video games or have a penchant for the darker side of history, Anata no Warehouse (Your Warehouse) is the arcade…

Every spring Japan bursts into floral brilliance, and I’m not just talking about cherry blossoms. Wisteria, called fuji in Japanese, also holds a special place…

There are tons of places to grab a bite to eat in Tokyo that cover the full spectrum of one’s available budget, but in recent…

Taking a day trip out of Tokyo can be a great chance to experience a more peaceful and historic side to Japanese life. Odawara Castle…

Made famous worldwide by the fairy-tale like iOS wallpaper, people found it hard to believe such a dream-like scene really existed in the world. The…

For first-time visitors and even those who are returning a second and third time, negotiating the streets of Tokyo can be a daunting task. There’s…

Back in October, Japan’s Saga Prefecture announced that it would be recruiting “real life Team Rocket members” via its promotional Sagaprise! project website. The project’s…

If you’re a fan of Japanese food, you may be familiar with soba (thin buckwheat noodles traditionally served either chilled with a dipping sauce or…

Gyoza are basically Chinese dumplings, but when served up in Japan you will usually get ‘yaki gyoza’. These are pan fried dumplings that are both…

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…

Any area of Japan can be enjoyed any time of the year, but each passing month brings seasonally specific activities and natural phenomena, that mean…

(Updated on 6/25/18) Kyoto contains the highest concentration of cultural and historical treasures in Japan which has made it the go-to place for those wanting…

Japan’s strengths when it comes to food are numerous. Their traditional cuisine is world famous and many of their eccentric innovations become viral hits. But…

Although the Japanese don’t strictly celebrate Christmas, come winter it’s a steadfast tradition for various districts of Tokyo to furiously attempt to outdo each other…