Every once in a while in Japan, you might encounter an otherwise modern structure that embraces the more traditional aesthetic and architecture of its surroundings….

Organized by Yokaiya (@AidaKazunari), the Nakanosawa Onsen Snow Festival held at a hot spring in the town of Inawashiro, Fukushima prefecture is an annual event…

Specialising in handmade double walled glass tumblers that feature shapes inspired by cute animals and characters, Goodglas Japan has become a bit of a hit…

Whether it be for their sturdiness, smooth and clean writing, or sleek looks, fountain pens are becoming a well sought after souvenir for travelers in…

The Shimadakara (“Island Treasure”) Art Festival in Urama, Okinawa celebrates the people, culture, and nature of Japan’s southern islands. One aim of the festival is…

Japanese folklore is a treasure trove of beasts, demons, ghosts and ghoulies. The collective term for these beings is ‘yokai’. Ranging from the terrifying to…

Update: Police have now recently issued further warnings about the “Momo” game being related to data harvesting schemes. Authorities in several countries have issued warnings…

Updated: Dec. 6, 2018 The Sanriku Kaigan is a beautiful coastline extending along the Pacific Ocean from southern Aomori prefecture, through Iwate prefecture and northern…

For the most part, heavy snowfall in this January covered Kyoto in a gorgeous blanket of snow, elevating the already scenic city to a whole…

Source: YouTube Christianity has endured a tumultuous history in Japan, as you may have guessed if you have seen Scorsese’s 30-year recent passion project, “Silence,”…