ShuShu: Japanese SAKE Stories

Usually called "sake" abroad, nihonshu has played an important role in Japanese society since time immemorial. Not only is it consid...

Pikachu Outbreak!in Yokohama 2016

Calling all Pokemon lovers! There's been an outbreak of over 1,000 Pikachu again this year in the Mi...

The Sanmon of Gotoku-ji Temple.Whether in a restaurant or a souvenir shop, you’re bound to see at ...

For a foodie traveling through Japan, Hokkaido is like paradise. Blessed with bountiful fishing areas ...

In their upcoming exhibition in Kyoto this August, the art collective known as teamLab will transform t...

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...