Kaiju fans around the world were delighted when Nijigen no Mori, a theme park based on Japan’s Awaji Island, announced it was constructing a 120-meter-long…

Seabura, or pork back fat broth ramen, is one of Japan’s richest and thickest bowls of noodles. Many shops that specialize in the style allow…

While Starbucks Japan has become somewhat synonymous with their seasonal and holiday themed Frappuccinos, such as the recently released Halloween Red Masquerade and Christmas Cake…

Located on Awaji Island in Hyogo prefectures, amusement park Nijigen no Mori (“Two Dimensional Forest”) offers an opportunity for anime fans to explore outdoor attractions…

During its heaviest drinking season, Tokyo once generously offered a late night rescue bus aimed at boozehounds who missed their last train, but it appears…

Every spring Japan bursts into floral brilliance, and I’m not just talking about cherry blossoms. Wisteria, called fuji in Japanese, also holds a special place…

When it comes to regional promotions, Japanese towns in search of escaping the shadow of the bigger cities in the country and showing off their…

While Japan has its share of gimmick hotels such as the now famous Robot Hotel with velociraptors, many seek to take advantage of their unique…