A Sansai safari with a knowledgeable guide in the forests of Nagano reveals a secret side of Japan, overflowing with abundant water and delicious natural food.
Traditional Japanese daruma dolls seek good luck and success. These daruma, made in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, pray for peace dressed in the colors of Ukraine.
Green and red, fragrant and sweet! There are so many opportunities to pick your own strawberries in Kanagawa. Here’s what we found.
Haven’t heard of Japan's amazing transportation system? Here are some tips on taking trains and buses, whether commuting or moving around Japan.
When the insane grandiose nature of Tokyo gets to the small town side of me, I find myself fleeing into the urban forest of Tokyo’s Meiji...
It’s not just the skies that are decorated for Children’s Day. Divers in Wakayama Prefecture are entertained by carp decorations gently swaying with the tide.
With the cherry blossoms in full bloom, a giant shogi board with human shogi pieces was set up on a 15-meter square on the top of...
The festival reenacts an episode from Emperor Kazan (968–1008), who wrote a waka poem on Mount Nachi praising the beauty of the cherry blossoms.
Try a walk or hike for another way to experience spring in Japan. Cherry blossoms are only the beginning of the beauty you'll find along the...
When you get past the initial hurdles of moving to Japan, cycling can be a very fun, healthy and sustainable way to discover your city! Learn...
Animal rights activists and the industrial world disagree about what's best for the feral felines. Should they be removed to protective new homes or allowed to...
Seeking part time work is allowed under your student visa, if you get a work permit and comply with certain conditions. This will help you get...
