When fall comes and cold temperatures set in, a patchwork of brilliant colors is slowly moving from the peak into the valley.
Sometimes indoors, sometimes outdoors, something all yokocho have in common is no-frills food, drink and good times. The izakaya (food/drink taverns) are usually dominated by yakitori...
When you mention "sushi" vegetarian and vegan options may not be the first ones to come to mind, but they are common and offer a refreshing...
There are so many great things to do in Japan. Here are some tips and tricks that could help get you through logistical challenges and enjoy...
The region-exclusive nature and beloved taste of the vanilla ice cream bar coated in chocolate and cookie crumbs has made it quite popular among ice cream...
The hope is that Furusato Japan will also lead to an economically sustainable tourism industry and regional revitalization for the participating areas.
There are a number of myths and stories associated with higanbana. Their bulbs are poisonous, and so they are often planted around rice paddies, rivers, and...
The second-oldest temple in Tokyo, a day trip to Jindaijii lets visitors feel transported to the Edo era, without actually leaving the city. Read on to...
Tokyo has many shopping areas devoted to specific product areas, such as Akihabara and Harajuku. Nippori Fabric Town is less well known but well worth a...
Eleven years after the March 2011 nuclear accident, most countries and regions have loosened measures for importing Fukushima’s highly tested famous products.
As one of the oldest original castles in Japan, completed in the early 1590s, Matsumoto Castle is a star attraction in Nagano Prefecture. It sits proudly...
Daily entry caps and possibly independent traveler restrictions appear set to change, bringing visiting Japan back to near-pre-pandemic conditions.
