Offer Your Valentine A Taste of Japan With Chocolates Featuring Uniquely Japanese Ingredients
With Valentine’s Day just a little over a month away, Japan’s chocolate makers and chocolate shops have gone into full swing, announcing their lineups for…
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Kyoto Local Girl Asachill Guides Us Through The Charms of Pontocho
(Updated on October 9, 2018) The beautiful traditional neighborhood of Pontocho in Kyoto, in spite of its small size, is a treasure trove of hidden…
Party With Geishas Or Apply For A Job: Geisha House’s New Global Strategy
Located at about two hours from Kyoto, the city of Obama and its Sanchomachi district in particular is one of several places in Japan that…
Toei Kyoto Studio Park: Experience The Thrilling World of Japanese Hollywood (Part 2)
(link to Part 1) —————— Toei Kyoto Studio Park The Uzumasa area of Kyoto is often called the Hollywood of Japan. The otherwise unremarkable neighborhood…
Kyoto Gatten’s Succulent Wagyu Tempura Joined By Wagyu Shabu & Sukiyaki This Winter
In Fall 2017, a new star emerged in the Kyoto dining scene, Kyoto Gatten Tempura Pub. Combining the fine art of tempura with the trendy…
Japan’s Self-Defence Force Scale Castle for a Different Kind of Mission
Japan’s Self-Defence Forces usually occupy themselves with training to protect their country, but they’re not shy about pitching in to help their local community. The…
Japanese Zoo’s Capybaras Soak In Yuzu Hot Springs Every Winter
Capybara, the world’s largest living rodents, are well known for their relaxed disposition, but they also have an adorable fondness for enjoying a dip in…
Japan’s Most Dangerous Festival Has a Body Count
When delving into the local festivals of Japanese towns some strange traditions can be found, but none are considered as deadly as this one. Japan’s…
See the Charming Odawara Castle by Taking an Easy Day Trip From Tokyo
Taking a day trip out of Tokyo can be a great chance to experience a more peaceful and historic side to Japanese life. Odawara Castle…
Renting an Official Anime Car Made Our Love Live! Sunshine!! Pilgrimage Sensational!!!
Most anime fans have seen pictures of cars decorated in full or partial wrap-around stickers or paintwork featuring anime characters. A common sight in otaku-friendly…
New Dollhouse Hedgehog Cafe Opens In Tokyo
Japan has no shortage of pet cafes, or shops where customers can come in an enjoy the company of cute animals while enjoying a coffee…
Toei Kyoto Studio Park: Experience The Thrilling World of Japanese Hollywood (Part 1)
(link to Part 2) —————— Toei Kyoto Studio Park The Uzumasa area of Kyoto is often called the Hollywood of Japan. The otherwise unremarkable neighborhood…
The Secrets of Hokkaido’s Mysterious Blue Pond
Made famous worldwide by the fairy-tale like iOS wallpaper, people found it hard to believe such a dream-like scene really existed in the world. The…
Scenic Kyoto Restaurant Bus Tour Puts Traditional Kyoto Restaurant On Wheels
Food on the go is nothing new in Japan. Japanese train passengers, for example, have enjoyed delicious bento boxed lunches in trains from the earliest…
Animation Shows Unbelievable Amount of Trains That Run During Tokyo’s Manic Rush Hour
Only in Japan could a logistical nightmare like the Tokyo train system run as smoothly as it does. Underground, over ground, overlapping and running almost…