~~ Izakaya, or Japanese pubs, are home to a wide variety of tasty snacks and drinks, but for many one of their chief allures can be...
This Tokyo Tower Trek takes you on a walk through the surrounding area and includes a chance to grab some world-class ramen.
The nation’s most treasured mountain sees hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. Some spoil its beauty for all by ignoring guidelines, climbing unprepared, leaving trash.
The timing and lighting of many of these photos make them look at first glance like a gorgeous still from an anime that would fit right...
This cafe, located in Ikebukuro, is running special menu items featuring Pingu. The lineup includes three adorable drinks and a super cute dessert.
Many people say Tokyo is crowded; true depending on where you go. Sometimes a peaceful garden is in order to escape the crowds, and Rikugien Park...
“This is a way for the community to stay inspired and have a way to support restaurants that they love,” says editor Sherry Zheng.
Literally meaning “plate noodles”, this dish has similar ingredients to Champon but is a wonder all of its own.
Those with a penchant for urban exploration should take a Gunkanjima Cruise out of Nagasaki City to witness the crumbling former coal mining island for themselves....
Sign up here for a special free event on March 27 as we team up with local Fukui craftsmen and experts in culture and local cuisine...
~~ The 18m tall Great Buddha (daibutsu) statue in Konan, Aichi prefecture is somewhat affectionately known as the “Great Buddha with Sunglasses”. That’s because when viewed...
Ueno Park’s history dates back over 140 years, making it one of Japan’s first public parks—a concept borrowed from the west during the Meiji period.
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