Waterfront at Mojiko Port The moment you enter Mojiko Port, you feel like you have travelled back in time to…
Ian TsangApril 7, 2016
The Folk Music of Japan Japanese folk music has long fascinated me. It was through music that I first took…
Luka JacksonApril 6, 2016
Indulge in a national sport rich in indigenous Shinto heritage, and round out your Japan experience by attending a Sumo…
Jose I. EspindolaApril 6, 2016
"One soup and three dishes" is a Japanese way of viewing daily diet and is in the heart of Washoku,…
VoyaponApril 6, 2016
Spring means cherry blossoms and ohanami parties in Japan, but what are the rules we need to know while enjoying…
VoyaponApril 6, 2016
A large staple of Japanese mythology, Kirishima Jingu Shrine is not a place you want to miss out on. Home…
Dagmara KoreckaApril 5, 2016
Do you feel like bad luck has latched to your feet and it follows you anywhere you go and simply…
Dagmara KoreckaApril 4, 2016
The Kamikawabata Shopping Arcade, with over 100 shops and restaurants, was opened in 1971 and is about 400 metres long.
Lauren LewisApril 4, 2016
When people think about activities they could do in any of the cities within Japanese archipelago, a pretty clear…
Jose I. EspindolaApril 4, 2016
Explore the bizarre but fascinating Dejima Island in the heart of Nagasaki. Designed as way around the ban on foreign…
Jo. HernándezApril 3, 2016
The Osaka Cosplay Street Festival is Kansai's largest cosplay event held annually at Nipponbashi in the middle of March.
Luka JacksonApril 3, 2016
Vending machines in Japan help make shopping for food and drinks much easier for the traveler who cannot speak Japanese.…
Jose I. EspindolaApril 3, 2016
Kushida Shrine is one of Fukuoka's most well-known historical sites and a place where visitors come to pray for long…
Lauren LewisApril 2, 2016
For a cherry blossom (sakura) pink universe, Nakao Mountain and Nakao Castle Park in Nagayo City, Nagasaki, is where you…
Jo. HernándezApril 2, 2016
Natto can be an acquired taste, but with the right approach and a few additions it can also be a…
Alix SmithApril 2, 2016
Modifying trucks in Japan is a phenomenon called Dekotora, and it comes in various styles and movements.
Jose I. EspindolaApril 2, 2016
For over 1000 years, the annual Omizutori (お水取り) festival has been held at the Nigatsu-dou temple in Nara. With such…
Luka JacksonApril 2, 2016
Lake Tazawa offers many activities such as fishing, skiing, relaxing in hotsprings as well sightseeing spots like the Goza no…
Ryann OverbayApril 1, 2016
The Takaranoniwa gallery in the woods of Kamakura is a bastion of both art and artisans, all of which will…
Ethan CookmanApril 1, 2016
Excellent customer service is something Japan is famous for, and Japanese hospitality and courtesy is one reason why many tourists…
Jose I. EspindolaApril 1, 2016
Use your hands - it's not rude when it's noodles you're making! Make your own soba noodles at Kagoshima's Konohanakan…
Dagmara KoreckaApril 1, 2016
Experience the awe-inspiring Aomori Nebuta Festival, featuring magnificent five-meter tall theatrical floats known as Nebuta. Join thousands of attendees and…
Ryann OverbayMarch 29, 2016
Mirin is one of the many unique flavors in Japanese cooking, adding a sweetness that can enhance almost any dish.
Alix SmithMarch 28, 2016
Bento boxes are a great way to transform a boring-looking lunch box into a feast for the eyes and taste…
Alix SmithMarch 28, 2016
Kotatsu are a cozy and budget-friendly way to stay warm when the weather turns cold in Japan.
Alix SmithMarch 28, 2016
How does one use a Japanese toilet? Why are there so many buttons and what do they mean?
Traveling TeeMarch 27, 2016
Electricity in Japan differs from your own country so always be sure to check the voltage, and carry an adapter…
Traveling TeeMarch 27, 2016
