Tired of chocolates or avoiding sweets? This store in Osaka ー Niyodogawa ー has an unusual twist on Valentine's Day treats.
On Coming of Age Day, Kyoto hosts a national archery competition for new adults. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience as all participants must be 20 years...
TSURUMI Children's Hospice organized a special snowy day as an early Christmas present for children with serious illnesses or disabilities.
From this month, the Nozomi shinkansen is available for charter. The party can begin before you reach your destination, on Japan's fastest bullet train.
Twice a year in spring and autumn the temple opens its doors to the general public. This year, visitors were taking pictures of autumn colors in...
Guitars made in Japan by Okhoskt craftsmen have a stable, accurate sound and are finished with a sophisticated painting technique, making them popular overseas.
It's peak season at Arai Daruma, a small traditional shop in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Beginning with the shop owner, they are busy making daruma dolls...
With round eyes and small round ears, it's easy to understand how many fans from all corners of Japan and beyond come to see these cute-looking...
Two cities have come up with innovative ways to advertise their Instaworthy townscapes to residents looking for a forever home.
Tokyo's Shibuya Ward can be very creative. The voice-operated "Hi Toilet" is one of its latest public offerings and looks like a Japanese sweet!
A steep mountain with deep ravines surrounded by green trees gives birth to a river of life and a faith of gratitude that has resisted the...
“This is the first time I saw the Kamome trains from the front. They are brand new and beautiful,” said one visitor to the JR Kyushu...