teamLab exhibtion at Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto

In their upcoming exhibition in Kyoto this August, the art collective known as teamLab will transform the World Heritage Site Shimogamo Shrine a...

Maiko Henshin at Studio Shiki

Maiko (舞妓) are young women who have decided to embark on the rigorous training process of becoming a geiko...

by guest writer Stephen UngerThere are so many impressive mountains in and around the greater Tokyo are...

Osaka is home to one of Japan’s most vibrant food cultures. There’s even a saying that goes ...

Nishiki Market is known as the kitchen of Kyoto. This street is home to some 130 stores that sell ingredie...

It wasn’t so long ago that matcha was relatively unknown outside of Japan. Now in something of a ma...

The stunning garden of Saiho-ji Temple is a must-see while in Kyoto. However, you’ll need to go th...

Eating like a local is high on the priority list of most travelers today. However, language barriers and ...

Gudetama is a lazy egg. He thinks everything is mendokusai (a pain) and never has any motivation. Even so...

For some absolutely epic pyrotechnics, check out DiGJAPAN!'s list of 10 must-see fireworks festi...

Osaka is often referred to as the kuidaore no machi, meaning "the city where you’ll bring financial ...