With the abundance of awesome sightseeing spots and natural splendor in Japan, it can sometimes be difficult to narrow down a list of “must-go-to” areas…

Geishas and maikos (apprentice geishas) in the hanamachi entertainment quarters of Gion and Pontocho gathered on January 7 to participate in a yearly ceremony to…

Cat-related goods and themed-cafes in Japan often take advantage of some creative power when crafting their releases and menus, as can be seen with the…

Japan is no stranger to unconventional snack food flavors, and potato chips are no exception. Everything from squid and carrots to milk and toast, and…

Not many people have the time or money to travel all around, to sample all the food and see all the festivals Japan has to…

While Kyoto is known for offering very sophisticated, culturally refined dining experiences of the highest level, with price tags just as high to match them,…

The boys of the Kagoshima Jitsugyo High School Men’s Rhythmic Gymnastics team have already earned a reputation at competitions for typically being the most entertaining…

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…

If you have spent a certain length of time in Japan or happen to be a fruit enthusiast who always samples local fruits when traveling…

A new short animation entitled Boro the Caterpillar will be shown exclusively at the Studio Ghibli museum in Mitaka. The screening will begin from 21st…

A wintry coat of snow can make the best sightseeing spots of Japan even more appealing, as we’ve seen in Kyoto, for example. However, in…

A surprising amount of delicious Japanese food can be found at chain restaurants, with things like all-you-can-eat sushi and Denny’s with traditional Japanese food menus…

There are a few good night clubs in Kyoto, such as World Peace Love which we saw in our coverage of the Pontocho area last…

The Ushiku Daibutsu, a 120 metre tall bronze figure of Buddha, is the tallest statue in Japan and third tallest in the world. Despite only…