Why not catch a baseball game at one of the many stadiums in Japan if you are into sports? Get…
Traveling TeeMarch 26, 2016
History can be tucked away in the most unassuming places in Japan, such as Minamoto no Yoritomo's tomb and the…
Freddie FootMarch 25, 2016
Japan's architecture, with its quirky mix of traditional and modern buildings, truly reflects how Japan remains a leader of design…
Jose I. EspindolaMarch 25, 2016
Nanshoso House in Morioka brings visitors a taste of the Meiji era in the modern day with its traditional Japanese…
Ryann OverbayMarch 25, 2016
Kamakura-gu shrine may look modest compared to other Shinto shrines, but it is rich with history and tied to turning…
Freddie FootMarch 23, 2016
The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine complex in Kamakura offers visitors a fascinating look into the history of Japan's Shogunate and samurai…
Freddie FootMarch 22, 2016
Morioka's temple district is a hidden gem that offers rich stories and surprising history in addition to a pleasant respite…
Ryann OverbayMarch 21, 2016
A complete guide to University life in Japan, perfect for those planning an exchange year abroad or even fully enrolling…
Scarlett GreyMarch 20, 2016
Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka is a perfect example of Shinto-Japanese religious buildings, a good way to explore Japanese history, heritage…
Robert-Gilles MartineauMarch 19, 2016
Famous for Arita porcelain (Arita yaki), Arita also much more for those who want experience nature, a few cultural activities…
Lauren LewisMarch 18, 2016
Meiji Jingu, or Meiji Shrine, offers an escape from the rushing life in the city making it my favorite place…
Brian KoldMarch 18, 2016
Robert-Gilles Martineau shows us how to experience a essential Japanese activity, the onsen, on the cheap. These hotspring baths are…
Robert-Gilles MartineauMarch 16, 2016
Robert-Gilles Martineau Takes us to the home of Wasabi and visits Utsurogi to try the local Tempura! A rural scenery…
Robert-Gilles MartineauMarch 15, 2016
Kamakura, in Kanagawa prefecture, is an increasingly popular destination for tourists looking to get out of Tokyo city for the…
Matt De SousaMarch 14, 2016
If you’re feeling the urge to venture outside of Tokyo and see a more natural and relaxed Japan, consider Enoshima.
Matt De SousaMarch 12, 2016
Each year on the fourth Saturday of January Nara city's Wakakusa mountain is set ablaze in the Wakakusa Yamayaki festival.
Luka JacksonMarch 11, 2016
In winter, you may be looking to warm up with some delicious and fun Japanese food. Nabemono, or just nabe,…
Alix SmithMarch 11, 2016
Even if you’ve never been to Japan before, you’ll likely be aware that Japan is famous for its temples and…
Matt De SousaMarch 10, 2016
Are you a spice-lover? Missing the kick that Japanese food lacks? A short walk from Gokurakuji Station, Anan has high-quality…
Matt De SousaMarch 9, 2016
A wonderful soba restaurant that sits in a beautiful sprawling garden, Rai Tei serves high-quality soba noodle dishes in a…
Matt De SousaMarch 8, 2016
Among the many different accommodations offered in Japan, experiencing some of the bathing culture at one that includes an onsen…
MichelleMarch 7, 2016
Japan has many different places where you can go shopping, but exploring arcades is a unique aspect of the Japanese…
Connor LawlessMarch 7, 2016
There is a certain refined quality to Japanese street fashion, despite the fact that it is very similar to its…
Connor LawlessMarch 6, 2016
With the proper etiquette in mind, it is time to experience the uniqueness of the slowly disappearing practice of public…
Jose I. EspindolaMarch 6, 2016
Japanese calligraphy, also known as shodo, is an artistic style of writing Japanese kanji that has evolved in Japan for…
AllanMarch 4, 2016
Although the concept of bento boxes is well-known, few have had the occasion to savor lunch from traditional artistic boxes…
Robert-Gilles MartineauMarch 2, 2016
One of Saga’s most famous sites, Yoshinogari Historical Park is the site of an ancient village taking you back through…
Lauren LewisMarch 1, 2016
