Straddling the river of the old castle town of Iwakuni, like a pebble skipping across the water, the five arches of Kintaikyō bridge (錦帯橋) form…

January 1st was a very special day, especially if you’re a One Piece fan. Sure, it was the start of 2020, but more importantly, it…

In the United States and many other western countries, New Year’s Eve means staying up late with family or friends, counting down, and welcoming the…

Photo credit: Connie Sceaphierde Created by two volcanic eruptions from nearby Mount Aso over 120,000 years ago, this magical fairytale-esque gorge cuts its way through…

First-time travelers to Japan can often be overwhelmed when putting together their itinerary, as the country offers so many delicacies, festivities, and traditions spread throughout…

If you’re into anime and manga, then you’ve probably seen your share of cute characters sporting nekomimi (cat ears). You may have even seen a…

The ancient sport of Kemari On Saturday, January 4th, 2020, spectators assembled at the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Shimogamo Jinja 下鴨神社 shrine in Kyoto to witness…

Blessed with nature and many other idyllic spots, Aomori is situated in the far north of the island and one of the most peaceful and…

Who doesn’t want to win the lottery, right? In Japan, you can find Takarakuji (treasure) lottery tickets sold almost everywhere. Especially before New Year’s, they…

Hirosaki is a beautiful city, full of tradition and very famous having the most superb scenery in spring offered by the thousands of sakura trees…

Japanese bakeries often offer a wide variety of flavored breads, but sometimes its the shape of the loaf that steals the show, as seen recently…

Otaru is a small city located in Hokkaido Prefecture and you can get there in around thirty minutes from Sapporo Station, using the rapid line….

With all the cat, dog, pig, squirrel and bird cafes dotted around Tokyo, it is easy to see that Japan has a little bit of…

Standing proudly in the centre of perhaps one of the most internationally famed cities of Japan is Hiroshima Castle. Destroyed by the atomic bomb of…

Tucked away in the folds of the peaceful mountain town of Sasaguri, just north of the bustling city of Fukuoka, rests the Buddhist retreat of…