Soko Izumi recently toured Japan's outlying islands for a Hong Kong TV program. He describes Hong Kong and Japan as puzzle pieces that "fit together perfectly."
Take in the beauty of Japan's nature with a stroll along Bomichi in Yamanashi, away from the bustling city. You even get to learn some history...
A research team at Kinki University has produced 'super-female' sturgeons that only lay female eggs. We could soon be enjoying affordable caviar from Japan.
Get into the holiday spirit by enjoying Tokyo cityscapes enlivened by dazzling illuminations throughout the capital region as the nights grow longer.
Yoshino is famous for its cherry blossoms. But the town has upped its food game with Japanese sweets made with Yoshino kudzu to be enjoyed all...
Momiji season is halfway over, so hurry up! Check out these three easy to get to spots to enjoy the autumn colors around Tokyo.
Released as a warming fall special, MUJI is now serving up an Instant Apple Cinnamon Latte as part of their "café menu" ー and it's delicious.
As Beaujolais Nouveau has become unattainable due to the weak yen and rising logistics costs, domestically produced Japanese wine has emerged as a winner.
A Buddhist temple built into a mountainside, it is the final resting place of many of Japan’s most cherished historical figures. Additionally, the temple itself houses...
There are some truly unique foods in Japan that are considered rare delicacies to be sought out and tried by even those that have grown up...
In the past, Itokyuemon has created a variety of Uji Matcha items aside from common matcha sweets, including curry, sake, Japanese soba noodles and Somen noodles,...
Halloween celebrations in Japan are entirely unofficial. On the Saturday night before whichever day October 31st falls on, people simply congregate in costume.