The Breathtaking Hakuba Valley and its Sky/Snowboarding resorts
Hakuba Valley One hour from the Nagano Station, Hakuba Valley has grown in popularity since the 1998 Winter Olympics that was held in the area….
Try On the ‘Samue,’ Japanese Work Clothes for Monks — and the Rest of Us
Timothy Nerozzi for JAPAN Forward When searching for Japanese-style clothes, many newcomers are at a loss of where to start. Kimono, while luxurious, can be…
Byōdōin temple: The temple you can hold in the palm of your hand
Photo credit: Connie Sceaphierde Kyoto is perhaps best known for the traditional ancient atmosphere that you can experience by walking through its old streets. It…
Remembering the victims of the Great Hanshin Earthquake as 200,000 lights brighten up the city of Kobe
Photo Credit: Connie Sceaphierde Each year, during December the streets of Kōbe are lit up in an illumination that is made to pull on your…
Convert Your Name To Kanji And Stamp It Your Way With Personalized Japanese Hanko Seals
Often used in lieu of signatures, hanko (personalized seals displaying one’s name) are a necessary means of identification to stamp official documents in everything from…
Pikachu Is Coming to Town to Deck your Halls with Festive Pokemon Goods
Not that we needed more reasons to visit, but this holiday period Pokemon Centre’s across Japan launched a whole new range of festive goods, to…
Dogo Onsen: Have a relaxing soak in Japan’s oldest bathhouse
Located on the western side of the often overlooked island of Shikoku is the ancient bathhouse town of Matsuyama. The small city is steeped in…
Napping Hamster Handkerchiefs With Squishy Cheeks And Tummies Are Your New Furball Friends
Japanese fashion and interior retailer Felissimo certainly has a decided type (cute and quirky animal designs), but they seem to be shifting their attention to…
Calling out Catcalls: Manga Seeks to Raise Awareness of Street Harassment
Street harassment, otherwise known as “catcalling,” can be a serious problem for those who experience it. Japanese manga creator and illustrator buu (@buutopupu), who updates…
We Visited The Beastars Cafe: Fans of The Series Are In For A Treat!
Although viewers in the US and other countries will have to wait until early 2020 to watch the anime version on Netflix, many manga fans…
Climb the bridge between heaven and earth at Amanohashidate
Kyoto. The proud former capital of Japan, internationally famed as the place where you can still see Geisha and Maiko, drink real matcha in a…
Beautiful Castles and Idyllic Panoramic View during winter in Japan
Source: PR Times Japan has magnificent castles scattered all over the country and each of them is a delight for our eyes as they bring…
New Pokémon Hotel Rooms In Japan Come With Giant Snorlax Plushies
Stay inside a Pokémon Hotel Room in Tokyo or Kyoto with a giant Snorlax cuddle buddy Pokémon fans seeking lodging in Japan were thrilled to…
Adorably Fight The Cold With Anteater, Shoebill, And Pig Body Warmers
Last year Japanese oddity shop Village Vanguard added the popular MATAGI series of animal warmers by creator takakukei to their already massive catalog of cute…
Hit The Diamond With Dragon Ball Z Baseball Equipment
For anime fans, Premium Bandai remains an oasis for quirky goods such as a life-sized Pot of Greed and a huggable plushie that lets you…