Miyazaki Prefecture is one of Japan’s most underrated gems, located on the southern tip of Kyushu, where visitors can ...

*This article was sponsored by Nagano Prefecture. What Sort of Place Is Nagano? Located in central Japan, Nagano Prefecture ...

The incredibly picturesque Sasaguri Kyudai Forest is located on the western side of Kyushu University Fukuoka Research Forest, a place dedicated to botanical research and forest preservation. The ...

Osechi or osechi ryori is one of Japan’s deepest and most delicious New Year traditions! This guide will introduce the various dishes found in osechi ryori, including the meanings behind each osechi, ...

Japanese women are well-known for their beautiful skin and meticulous Japanese skincare routines. What’s their secret? Well, beautiful skin starts with the correct diet and lifestyle. In this article, ...

For New Year, Japanese people will eat a special soup with “mochi” rice cakes called “ozoni.” But what is ozoni? And how does it differ from other Japanese soups? In this article, we’ll dive into the ...

Tokyo is filled with plenty of unmissable sightseeing locations. But did you know that rich natural landscapes and buildings brimming with atmosphere can be found by riding the train just 1 to 2 hours ...

To many Japanese people, welcoming in the new year takes precedence over all other holidays in terms of importance. There are many unique practices and customs that occur towards the end of the year, ...

Glamping in Japan combines your favorite elements of traditional camping with luxury amenities (like real bathrooms!) while offering a great way to get your Japan travel on and refresh yourself. Go ...

A torii gate (Japanese shrine gate) is said to connect this world with the world of spirits. Torii are an indispensable part of Japanese culture and have appeared in the country’s poems and prose for ...

Traveling to a metropolis like Tokyo can easily land you in a situation where you need directions to a tourist landmark or to the nearest currency exchange. Maybe you’re eager to dive into the ...

In this article we introduce locations in the Ningyocho area of Tokyo that were filmed for Shinzanmono, a famous Japanese drama that aired back in 2010. Starring Abe Hiroshi as main character Kaga ...