Daily entry caps and possibly independent traveler restrictions appear set to change, bringing visiting Japan back to near-pre-pandemic conditions.
I can’t forget tsukemen, in which the noodles are served separately to, and dipped in, the broth. Another popular style, and perhaps my personal favourite, is...
Is tourism travel possible? Do you need a PCR test, or a vaccine certificate to enter the country? Here are the necessary information starting September 7.
When you think of freeze-dried foods, you might imagine things like astronaut ice cream, fruit snacks or maybe, if you're a camper or a survivalist, meals...
Otaki Village, located at the base of Mount Ontake, is decidedly off the beaten track. The area is 97% forested, home to pure mountain streams and...
At some point in your Japan journey you will find yourself at Tokyo Station, and probably in need of a break. Read on for the best...
Delicious, nutritious, fibrous, gluten-free, and vegetarian, could buckwheat play a role.in Nagano residents’ longest average life expectancy in Japan?
The new norms could bring the country closer to the relaxed travel requirements of other G7 countries, but a lot of unknowns remain.
Visiting Choraku-ji and Anyo-ji on a relaxed walking route makes for the perfect afternoon of unhurried discovery. Better yet, put down the digital map and see...
With more than 500 years of history as part of Okinawa’s unique culture, the liquor Awamori has evolved and found a loyal fan base in and...
More salad than soup, it has a sweet and savory sesame sauce with a colorful mix of veg and protein toppings like cucumbers, ham, and fried...
This neighbourhood, northwest of Ueno, in Tokyo’s Taito Ward, is what’s known as a ‘Shitamachi’—or downtown—area, traditionally inhabited by the working class.