Beautiful nighttime photography of cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park. The end of sakura season in Japan typically means saying goodbye to the slew of seasonal…

The Studio Ghibli Park will open in 2022, and feature attractions from My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Howl’s Moving Castle. Fans…

‘Hey world! This is Japan’s shiba inu!’ This photographer’s rallying cry was heard all over the Twittersphere as she uploaded the photos of her dog…

Cheap and delicious karaage is popular with foreign tourists If you’ve ever visited an izakaya (Japanese tapas bar or gastropub), you’ve probably seen karaage on…

Despite starting off as an April Fool’s stunt by Nestle Japan, Sushi Kit Kats became very real last year. Sadly these rare treats were only…

Stunningly gorgeous photography of Kyoto shows why it remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Often celebrated as a popular tourist spot…

Most major cities in Japan have their share of cafes that were established in the Showa Era and have weathered the changing times by maintaining…

Traditional Japanese sweets or ‘wagashi’ are experiencing a boom overseas as interest in Japanese culture grows. Japanese desserts are usually paired with green tea and…

Japan’s stunning natural scenes make for a breathtaking spring every year, whichever part of the country you’re in. But it seems Nara is aiming for…

The international popularity of bonsai, the art of producing miniature trees through cultivation techniques, seems to be growing in recent years. The bonsai boom reached…

If you want the convenience of sake dispensed on demand but also seek to enjoy numerous varieties of sake, there is a paradise waiting for…

In the historical sumo area of Ryogoku, there’s an odd piece of architecture. Although it might look like something out of Star Wars, this building…

Visiting Naohiro Yako (@yako_flpr3)’s Instagram, you will be struck by his arresting urban photography taken in major Japanese cities. Armed with his camera, he’s managed…

Although sometimes overstated, Japanese omotenashi, a concept of prioritizing kindness and hospitality towards guests and customers, is often cited as a reason for the near-universal…

Unfairly sidelined and considered the ‘other’ blossom of Japan, this year the plum blossoms bloomed early and with a vengeance. We are now moving into…