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The Ryokan Tokyo Yugawara Fushimi Inari

The Ryokan Tokyo Yugawara

Spending a night or two in a ryokan is often one of the most attractive parts of a trip to Japan. It can also be one of the most expensive, especially in ...

Japanese fashion brand MANAKA

MANAKA: a New Japanese Fashion Tradition

What does it take for a Japanese brand based on traditional Japanese designs to succeed domestically? I...

Kill Bill Samurai Sword Experience

I Got a Private Lesson from the Choreographer of Kill Bill (And You Can, Too!)

You read that right. In Tokyo, you can learn how to wield a katana like they do in the movies in a private les...

DiG! Tested and Approved! Instant Meals From Japan: Top Six "Just Add Water!" Instant Meals

While instant ramen may be a staple in the diets of many university students, it's just one of the many typ...

10 Must-See Sakura Spots in Kyoto

10 Must-See Sakura Spots in Kyoto

Although Kyoto is a fantastic destination any time of year, first time travelers to this treasure of a ci...

DiG! Tested and Approved! Instant Meals From Japan: Top Five Heat ’n’ Eat Curries

Fast, cheap, and delicious, it’s not surprising that many tourists like to buy instant foods as souveni...

Learn How to See More for Less!: Asakusa, Ueno, Tokyo Tower, Shiodome Edition

We sent our DiGJAPAN! editorial staff members Jeongyeon and Chiharu to see just how far they could get on ...

Enjoy the Colors of Japan: Spring and Summer Edition

Spring in Japan. The phrase brings to mind small petals floating on a breeze. While Japanese sakura are i...

The Great Souvenir Survey in AKIHABARA

What do people buy when they visit Tokyo? We interviewed tourists in Akihabara, an area famous for uniqu...

The Visual Guide to Japanese Food: Unusual Sushi and Side Dishes

You’ve had a great day traveling around Tokyo, and now you’re ready to enjoy some sushi at Sushi-Nova. Yo...

Ordering the Perfect Ramen: Vegan Ramen and Tsukemen

Ramen. Once you find your favorite kind, it can become something of a habit. But as delicious as it is, som...