“SAGEMON GIRLS,” a promotional video for Yanagawa City in Fukoka Prefecture, known just as well for its unique tradition of hanging decorative balls called sagemon…

(Updated on 6/25/18) Kyoto contains the highest concentration of cultural and historical treasures in Japan which has made it the go-to place for those wanting…

A favourite among expats in Japan, Kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) is incredibly good value for money. Most well-known chains such as Sushiro and Hamazushi churn…

On the first leg of his Asia tour, President Donald Trump has been busy meeting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, 25-year-old Japanese professional golfer Hideki Matsuyama,…

Japanese photographer Hiroyuki Hisakata has a way with cats. Well, a way with getting them pose for him at least. The photographer, who doesn’t reveal…

We’ve seen some of Japan’s incredible cardboard artists apply their craft to feline goods, including an awesome DIY sushi restaurant house for their cat, as…

When traveling in Japan, sometimes the most rewarding experience can come from “getting lost” in the country and finding hidden gems not promoted in guidebooks…

Japan has a large menu of themed cafes where you can enjoy petting cute and interesting animals as you enjoy a cup of tea or…

Sometimes, it’s hard to imagine a more hearty Japanese meal than tempura-don (天丼, ten-don for short). Battered and deep fried shrimp and vegetables, while crunchy…

Despite places like Kyoto’s picturesque Golden Pavillion and the dizzying Shibuya crosswalk that have now become standard travel destinations for visitors, there are hidden gems…

Next time you’re feeling wanderlust, you might want to consider getting your fill of kawaii at Wakayama Prefecture’s Panda Village. Located in Nanki-Shirahama, a popular…

Japan’s oldest natural hot spring, registered as a National Site of Scenic Beauty, isn’t what you might first expect it to be. Devoid of a…

If you’re looking for a short but worthwhile stop while traveling in Kyoto, you might want to try traveling outside the center of the historic…

The phrases “while supplies limited” or “for a limited time only” is often used when advertising special offers but, in Japan it seems to take…

One of the things which food in Japan is famous/notorious for is the wide range of foods that have mayonnaise all over them. Yakisoba, okonomiyaki,…