Even in Japan’s most obscure countryside you can’t walk a few metres without stumbling upon one of these machines. They wait in perpetual standby, ready…

Some of our readers may recall our special series earlier this year on the quaint vintage diesel-car Kominato Line which threads through the countryside of…

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…

Japan is a great place to find food inspired by cuisine from all over the world. But some combinations are confusing to say the least….

If you have spent a certain length of time in Japan or happen to be a fruit enthusiast who always samples local fruits when traveling…

I don’t think we need to tell you that Japan has a reputation for embracing the more adventurous side of seasonal releases when it comes…

We’ve seen many awesome Japanese miniatures before, particularly of the mouth-watering video variety, but Japanese crafts-artist and Twitter user @38beem has stepped up the game…

No matter where you are, or what species you are, life can be pretty tough. Even though we often regard rats as pests, but when…