Japanese translator Miruka Adachi, who was raised in Hong Kong and calls the city her second home, rediscovers the enduring connection between the two regions….

Hit anime Anpanman is a long-standing source of entertainment for children in Japan, and even the sight of Dokin-chan, the partner in crime of the…

You can almost look forward to a new and exciting regional or seasonal exclusive Kit Kat flavor in Japan every month, and October is no…

Japan’s National Highways are well traveled not just by those getting form point A to point B, but by those looking to take in some…

For animal lovers, the idea of being zoo or aquarium staff member has to be enticing. However, on top of the perks of being surrounded…

At some point, every cat owner has had to apologize to their kitty profusely while stifling laughter. @shake_1121 knows that feeling very well, having just…

Earl Kinmonth / JAPAN Forward The sky cycle loops around the west side of the Arakawa Amusement park. The Sumida River is out of sight…

While castles, shrines, and temples get a lot of the glory, Japan’s rice fields can sneak under the radar when it comes to the country’s…

Japanese farmer’s discovery has the makings of a horror movie. Earlier this year, Japanese Twitter user Morris=Dama (@moridama) began work as a farmer and beekeeper…

Tokyo’s Manuscript Writing Cafe only allows writers on a deadline, and won’t let them leave until finished Many of Japan’s themed cafes are centered around…

Japan has some really delicious puddings to choose from, including some handed out by a giant furry cat. So it can take a bit to…

When visiting a temple in Japan, many visitors seek out omamori to take home with them and obtain good luck from. Often translated as “protection…

Despite it’s deliciousness and popularity, mochi is not a food to be underestimated. Its tough to swallow texture has been known to cause complications (sometimes…

Those attending the hybrid event were rewarded with fresh ideas, colors and cultural contexts from the professional designers and participants in Indonesia and Japan. Sheila…

Maritozzo, cream-stuffed sweet brioche buns originally from Rome, have become quite the trending pastry around Japan, thanks in part to a Fukuoka bakery popularizing them…