Not too long ago, during April of 2016, the southern Japan island of Kyushu was hit by a series of strong tremors, which collectively have…

Due to the ongoing pandemic, members of the general public don’t have too many opportunities to see sumo wrestlers up close these days as tournaments…

Straddling the river of the old castle town of Iwakuni, like a pebble skipping across the water, the five arches of Kintaikyō bridge (錦帯橋) form…

Continuing from last week, when we reviewed the quaint and scenic Kominato Line which purrs along with its diesel engine and diminutive two-carriage length on…

As our readers may recall, last month, Kyoto pop singer Asachill guided us through the beautiful traditional Kyoto neighborhood of Pontocho where she grew up….

(link to Part 1) —————— Toei Kyoto Studio Park The Uzumasa area of Kyoto is often called the Hollywood of Japan. The otherwise unremarkable neighborhood…

(link to Part 2) —————— Toei Kyoto Studio Park The Uzumasa area of Kyoto is often called the Hollywood of Japan. The otherwise unremarkable neighborhood…

In a recent ranking of the Top 10 Suspension Bridges to Cross Before You Die by TripAdvisor Japan, one spot in Japan made it onto…

Terrible things can happen in a blink. But many structures we take for granted, never for a moment think that they will collapse. Then if…

If you’ve got a fear of heights, this may be a bridge too far for you, but it sure is one pretty way to test…

This beautiful white-sand beach and light green colored sea feels like as if you’re in a tropical island. Believe me – this is Japan. Tsunoshima…