Food O-sechi of Japan Serena Ogawa Ever wonder what those boxes crammed with food at New Year's were all about? It's time to discover o-sechi!
Food Making Sushi Rolls in Kanaya Bay Kotaro Toda Try your hand at making thick sushi rolls, a local dish from Kanaya Bay that has been passed down from generations and is oft...
Activities Late Fall in Shikoku - Day Two Rey Waters Exploring Shodoshima – Kankakei Gorge, Olive Park, and Dofuchi Strait.
10 Activities A Foggy Autumn Day at Aizuwakamatsu Castle Justin Velgus Tsuruga Castle (鶴ヶ城), also known as Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle (会津若松城 ) is a popular sightseeing location in Aizuwakamatsu...
Culture Kyoto Color Guide Veronica Carnevale Kyoto Prefecture is renowned for its traditional Japanese culture, temples, shrines, charming countryside, exquisite food, an...
Culture Itoigawa Anglerfish Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Itoigawa region of Niigata is one of the prefecture's best spots for anglerfish, and the multi-venue Itoigawa Anglerfish ...
Culture What the Statues Say in Japan Elena Lisina This article discusses some of the symbolic gestures and objects held by Buddhist statues in Japan.
Two Days In Minakami Leslie Taylor Nestled deep within the mountains of Gunma Prefecture lies the town of Minakami. Although it may seem like an average small-c...
Activities Nankinmachi Lantern Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Nankinmachi Lantern Festival is an annual event that takes place at Kobe's Nankinmachi Square, which is one of the city's...
Culture Ukiyo-e Technique Elena Lisina Ukiyo-e style has been the most popular art direction in Japanese fine art for almost three centuries. This article step-by-s...
