Colorful, modern, and dynamic, Harajuku fashion is the reflection of Japan’s latest trends! But how did Harajuku fashion come ...

Catch a YOKOHAMA DeNA BAYSTARS game for an authentic taste of Japanese baseball culture at Yokohama Stadium! Make the most of ...

Geisha are one of the most captivating symbols of Japan. Their iconic appearance is unmistakable thanks to the elaborate geisha makeup, hairstyle, kimono, and more. Yet much of a geisha's lifestyle ...

This picturesque garden in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture is an exceptional example of an Edo Period (1603 - 1868) Japanese stroll garden, a garden where different views can be enjoyed one after ...

Capsule hotels in Japan accommodate sightseers, business travelers, and locals who missed the last train with a simple, budget place to spend the night. Despite their claustrophobic appearances, the ...

Natto is a sticky Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. To create natto, soybeans are soaked for several hours before being steamed and then fermented with a type of bacteria called Bacillus ...

Several things come to mind when thinking of Japan. Maybe zipping past the majestic Mount Fuji in a futuristic bullet train, or fresh sushi and steaming bowls of ramen. While all these things are ...

*This article was sponsored by Nagano Prefecture. Help us promote the goodness of Nagano by filling out this survey! What Sort of Place Is Nagano? Located in central Japan, Nagano Prefecture is the ...

Explore Japan in the most convenient and economical way with a Japan Rail Pass! It is valid for the majority of railways and local buses operated by JR. Known as New Year's Day (oshogatsu), January 1 ...

Explore Japan's three national parks located in Kansai, a region that consists of the prefectures of Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Nara, Shiga, and Wakayama. Each national park facilitates a deep, authentic ...

When many people start thinking about meal replacements, the images of space travel and astronauts are perhaps what first comes to mind. Japan, however, is already living with Calorie Mate, a widely ...

The Tokyo Toilet Project Is Much Prettier than It Sounds In the bustling streets of Tokyo, there are some big and exciting changes being made to the humble public toilet.Working with experienced and ...