A favorite part of the annual event is always the traditional ladder ride that conveys Japan’s culture dating from the Edo Period on how to extinguish...
If you’re into Ninja Turtles, urban exploration and underbellies—this one’s for you. Tours of the ‘Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel.’
Logic suggests Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) should cooperate well. Emotion ensures that they don’t. Here’s why this poses a security problem for the...
The route they’re taking is the Nakasendo Trail (中山道 Central Mountain Route) which once spanned the mountainous 540km between Kyoto and Tokyo.
For the first time in almost a year, restaurants and eating establishments in major metropolitan areas will be free to close at the time of their...
For the most spectacular burst of colour this autumn, head up to Yuzawa Kogen Panorama Park where you’ll be greeted by fields full of red kokia...
As the sun sets, directional spotlights illuminate the intricacies of the architecture, creating a dramatic, romantic atmosphere. This, coupled with the lack of crowds, transforms Sensoji...
Just a quick train ride from Asakusa’s popular Senso-ji Temple, Mukojima-Hyakkaen Garden is steeped in its own history. In fact, it’s the only surviving Edo era...
There are huge potential economic benefits for businesses that make their facilities accessible to those with impairments, says Josh Grisdale.
Join us on our Dogenzaka Walking Tour and get ready to explore the interesting alleys, delicious food, drink and little extra something that make it so...
The exhibition, curated by Big Comic Original magazine editor Yutaka Ishihara, runs until September 5 at the Tokyo Contemporary Museum of Art.
After festival music, pomp and circumstance, the last moment saw the monitors on the screen read a huge “ARIGATO” (thank you), with multicolored fireworks in the...