Walk among the tombs of the Mōri warlords at Tōkōji Temple
Many hundreds of kilometres away from Tōkyō, the ancient castle town of Hagi sits upon an old volcanic outcrop in the far west of Japan’s…
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Enjoy the taste of Kyoto: Yatsuhashi
Spend a little time living anywhere in Japan, and you will at some point be greeted by the Japanese tradition of gift giving, otherwise known…
The Koishikawa Botanical Gardens are the oldest in Japan and rich in stories to tell
Koishikawa Botanical Gardens (Koishikawa Shokubutsuen 小石川植物園), cover 40 acres in Tokyo’s Bunkyo ward. They belong to nearby Tokyo University, Japan’s most prestigious university and are…
Tokyo 2020 holds Olympic Torch Relay Rehearsal
Tokyo 2020 held an Olympic Torch Relay rehearsal in three cities earlier this month in order to work out and fix any potential problems that…
This cafe prohibits talking, allowing visitors to slip into another world
With the strange rule of “no talking” and an interior that makes you feel like you’ve taken a step back in time, the R-Za Reading…
Japanese Culture Guide: The Indigenous Ainu People and Ainu Culture of Japan
The Ainu (Aynu) people and culture are very fascinating, but unfortunately not many know about it or how is it related to Japan. Recently, due…
Japan Travel: Cheap Games to Buy and Enjoy During your Trips
Let’s say you are planning a trip with your friends and want to stay a few days in Japan; you pack up, you have a…
Japanese man buys a melonpan but discovers he made a mistake when he gets home
Like many people in Japan and lovers of Japanese sweets around the world, Japanese photographer and designer Kirishima (@untilthefalling) is a fan of melonpan. A…
Feel like a princess with Beauty and the Beast-Themed “Princess Afternoon Tea” this April
Fans of the timeless Disney classic Beauty and the Beast who plan to be in the Tokyo area between April 1st and June 29th have…
Under 5% of Japanese companies using off-peak commuting and telework, survey reveals
As Japan continues to face the growing threat of COVID-19 within its borders, many companies have mandated or encouraged employees to begin telecommuting or off-peak…
Japanese artist turns seven rubber duckies into epic action figure
Tomohiro Yasui is an artist known for his papercraft Kami-Robo robots which he has been making for the past 35 years, but also for his…
JAL and ANA offer free tickets and special deals as part of 2020 campaign
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has launched the campaign “Your Japan 2020,” which will see a year full of unique experiences and have fantastic…
Female rally leaders are revitalizing traditional ōendan cheer groups in Japan
When I began studying Japanese, I felt at odds with the common term “ganbatte” (written in Japanese as 頑張って). Often translated as “do your best,”…
Patlabor the Movie to be screened in 4DX at Japanese theaters nationwide
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the internationally acclaimed Patlabor franchise, Genco Co., Ltd. which owns the rights to the Patlabor series, and United Cinemas…
Funabashiya Koyomi’s delightful sakura kuzumochi pudding is available for takeout
Funabashiya 船橋屋 is a venerable establishment with 214 years of history in Tokyo. They are most famous for a jelly-like dessert called kuzumochi 葛餅, a…