It’s no secret that just being near cats can be therapeutic. Cat cafes in Japan are great places to relax and play with cats indoors,…

If you are as big of a fan of ramen as Brian from Ramen Adventures, and you happen to be in Tokyo, you can now…

The city of Kanazawa’s Tatemachi Street is already a renowned shopping district and sightseeing area for travelers both foreign and domestic, but it’s now set…

Owakudani is an active volcanic valley in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture, just outside of the Tokyo metropolitan area. Looking around, you may feel as though you’ve…

Normally if you want to see animals you have to visit a zoo, circus or go camping. But Japan has a variety of hot spots…

The worldwide craze for Pokemon Go has definitely come down from it’s ridiculous peak, but one of the testaments to the game’s influence is that…

You’re probably familiar by now with Japan’s love of mascot characters, or Yuru Characters (“Gentle” characters), particularly for regional areas and prefectures, as they even…

These 6 newborn corgi brothers exuded limitless curiosity and happiness, but the moment they saw their owner suddenly fall straight down while walking.. Nooooo…. wake…

After the PPAP song took the internet by storm, another viral song is getting stuck in people’s heads in Japan. The song is about GonGon,…

Even for non-fans of digital Japanese pop star Hatsune Miku, concerts featuring her 3D holographic self are quite the incredible sights to see. Despite being…

If you haven’t found your favorite cat carrier, this may be it. This high-spec pet backpack is mainly designed for carrying cats or dogs. With…

You may know manga artist Yoshimura Takuya from his work in Young Jump magazine, or his beautiful tree drawing tutorial. If trees aren’t exciting enough…

A wild, two-headed Japanese striped snake — a non-venomous snake native to Japan — was recently discovered in Osaka Prefecture. A rare phenomenon, double-headed snakes…

As general knowledge of Japanese food is expanding around the world (and even in Japan), there seems to be a better understanding about dishes and…

It’s common to see video footage of the myriad matsuri (Japanese festivals) held throughout the country. But equally important as their visual aspects — the…