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 ...

Miyazaki Prefecture is one of Japan’s most underrated gems, located on the southern tip of Kyushu, where visitors can experience a perfect blend of stunning coastal landscapes, sacred shrines, rich ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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. Japan has hundreds of festivals that are held ...