2023 is the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac which forms the basis of numerous beliefs and practices throughout Asia, including Japan. During…

If you happen to be in Japan on December 31st and January 1st, you have an opportunity to participate in one of several Japanese New…

As some of our readers probably know, it’s a tradition in Japan to usher in the New Year by visiting shrines and temples to pray…

CoCo ICHIBANYA (called Cocoichi for short) is Japan’s most popular curry chain, and that’s for good reason. Cocoichi’s menu is loaded with a variety of…

Get into the holiday spirit by enjoying Tokyo cityscapes enlivened by dazzling illuminations throughout the capital region as the nights grow longer. Shaun Fernando, JAPAN…

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Vending machine paradise Japan is a vending machine paradise. According to an article in IT Media, while their numbers are slowly dipping as a result…

The iconic Yokohama landmark attraction Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse recently went through a renovation for the first time since its opening and will be reopening…

Japanese teacher’s real phrases to use in Japan Now that tourists can freely visit Japan again, we’ve begun a new series focused on practical Japanese…

The numbers tell the story. Japan National Tourism Organization reports 499,000 foreign visitors in October, an increase of 2.4 times over September. Shaun Fernando, JAPAN…

If there’s one thing that visitors to Japan consistently mention when it comes to foods they want to try, it’s surely sushi. Depending on your…

Centered around 2000 volunteers, the Kyoto Jidai Matsuri brings to life the rich kimono styles, textiles, and figures of Japanese history. Sheila Cliffe, for JAPAN…

Just in time for the Setouchi International Art Triennial, the 100-year-old UOI inn-turned into a perfect otaku guesthouse has reopened for business. Yuki Takada, JAPAN…

Travel begins the moment you leave home, not when you get there. The same is true, of course, for the return trip. The time spent…

In 2018, Studio Ghibli announced that their numerous animation works that have earned fans around the world would be adapted into a theme park. Created…