A Special Exhibition "The NINJA - Who Were They?" 2016 Japan Travel Miraikan, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Odaiba, launched its latest major exhibition dedicated to all t...
Culture Yuzen Silk Dyeing Rey Waters The tradition of dyeing formal kimonos. A class with step by step instructions from a professional Kimono maker.
Culture The 5 Hardest Things About Japanese Emma Sletteland From the complex writing system and opposite sentence structure, to the similar sounds and sheer speed at which the language ...
Activities Suwa Cycling Experience Geoff Day The Suwa area of Nagano, Japan, is a great place to get out and experience the fresh air. There are multiple cycling activiti...
Culture The Ito Mansion Alexis Guiral A description of my experience at the Ito mansion in Niigata prefecture. This is a translation of my previous article, approv...
Transportation Ten Tips For Train Travel in Japan Jemma King Trains are the main mode of transport here in Japan. They will take you from A to B via C and loop round to D if required. Th...
Nightlife MARUHAN Pachinko in Shinjuku Izumi Kershaw Though typically foreigners have found pachinko somewhat confusing, with MARUHAN pachinko in Shinjuku tourists can easily lea...
Explore Niigata Using the JR EAST PASS Japan Travel The Northward Golden Route spans across Saitama, Gunma, and Niigata prefectures. From terraced rice fields to the Sea of Japa...
Culture Osaka Noh Festa 2025 Japan Travel The organizers provide a rare opportunity for foreign visitors and residents to experience Noh in various forms, notably with...
