Through my work as a professional photographer I’ve had the pleasure of traveling all around Japan. There are many areas I love visiting, but...
With its roots going back to the 1940’s, the modern day Omoide Yokocho area has been an ever evolving fixture of Tokyo’s west Shinjuku district....
Photo Credit: Spring Rainbow, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Private Collection It’s no secret that one thing Japan is famous for abroad is its culinary culture and...
The uncertainties brought about by the coronavirus outbreak have pushed the government and private entities to make difficult decisions for the safety of the general public....
After living in Fukushima for five years and Kyoto for two, I've always had a special place in my palate for hometown produce. Every season my...
When you talk about the best places to go for sightseeing in Japan, a few names come to mind, I’m sure. Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto are...
From Tuesday midnight, October 1, Japan’s consumption tax rate will be raised from 8% to 10%. At the same time, a reduced tax rate will...
Visitors to Tokyo can find many luxury hotels in the Hibiya district, in the heart of the city, near the Imperial Palace and rich...
The G20 summit is set to take place on Friday and Saturday, June 28 and 29, in Osaka, along with the first major typhoon of...
Japan’s plan to host the 2019 Rugby World Cup means sports fans from around the world will be visiting, presenting an opportunity to train the...
Kanazawa may not be a big city, but notable things do happen. There’s a jazz festival in the fall, as well as a sake festival...
Being a vegan in Japan can sometimes be quite tricky, especially with popular dishes which are fish and meat-based, like sushi, ramen, and yakiniku....