Source: YouTube Any fan of Studio Ghibli will be happy when they arrive in Japan because it will be like stepping into one of its…

To effectively promote Japanese food culture to foreigners, the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is now tapping into the appeal of popular vocaloid…

Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture is Japan’s largest freshwater lake, boasting a size of almost 260 square miles and a maximum depth of 341 feet….

As we’ve seen in the past with enormous wearable felt cat heads, Japan is no stranger to some of the more quirkier types of headgear…

While Japan has celebrations for each of its distinct seasons, you’d find little argument against the Spring’s sakura (cherry blossom) season being the most emblematic…

When traveling to a new country, it’s always best to be informed beforehand of the general cultural mannerisms of that particular destination. But it’s obviously…

We’ve observed before that there’s nothing about sushi that dictates raw fish be a topping, with Japan dishing out Kit Kat sushi as the most…

If you’ve been paying attention, Japan is very big on regional mascots, so much that they even have an annual contest to determine the best…

They may not be the first lanterns that have us thinking of Studio Ghibli in Japan, but when one takes a quiet train ride through…

Every February, the annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido seems to level up in quality, displaying massive and beautiful snow sculptures, many of which feature…

It’s nearly impossible to seek out the best sushi or sashimi restaurant in Japan, and honestly, sometimes you might not even be sure if the…

Travelling by train is a comfortable and convenient way to get around Japan, but the cost of all those journeys can soon add up. Of…

In Japan, castles are preserved as some of the most magnificent remnants of history, and while there are over one hundred still standing today, the…

Bright neon lights, serene temples standing amidst lush green trees, tiny alleyways lined with cramped but amazingly delicious yakitori bars… As different as they may…

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Japan has fallen in love with the Capybara, a large but adorable and remarkably relaxed rodent that at…