The location is Niyodogawa Town, in Kochi Prefecture’s Yasui Valley. Where we are now, the water, after having come downstream, is crystal clear while reflecting...
How much are you willing to pay to eat your favorite shellfish? This was the question raised by one particular variety of clam from...
You might have figured this out by now, but one of the particularities of Japanese culture is the appreciation of each aspect of the seasons. For...
There are few things that manage to conjure up the sensation of summer like “furin.” Literally translated as “wind bell”, it indicates the wind...
Japan has endured scorching hot temperatures during the past weeks , with some regions hitting more than 40 C. It’s enough to make a daily nap...
You can call it simple. The room gives off a sense of serenity. The Imperial chamber where the Emperor Emeritus, then the crown prince,...
The buzz over whether a white object observed hovering in the skies over Miyagi and Fukushima Prefectures on the morning of June 17 was a...
Considered one of the three most important festivals in Japan, the Tenjin Matsuri finds its home at Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, in Osaka City’s Kita Ward. ...
Jellyfish are currently a big hit in aquariums throughout Japan. ‘Floating’ with Jellies from Above at Sumida Aquarium A new main attraction...
It might sound strange, but picture this. A boulder the shape of an apple with a big bite taken out of it stands in...
Have you ever heard of wanko soba? For those with a hefty appetite, this might just be the delicacy for you. Head to...
Those who have traveled on a bullet train in Japan will know what a treat it is to ride. For those who haven’t, you...