August is one of the liveliest months in Tokyo, packed with summer fun! Catch fireworks with live music at the Jingu Gaien ...

Detailed information for Rivers, Lakes & Canyons Otaru Canal located in the Otaru area.The Otaru Canal is a sightseeing spot emblematic of Otaru. About 1.1 km long, old warehouses stand side by side ...

Teriyaki sauce, which originated in Japan, is popular in the United States and many other foreign countries. The combination of fragrant soy sauce and thick mirin, a sweet rice wine, is exquisite. It ...

Wood construction has long thrived in Japan, where forests blanket about two-thirds of the country. Carpenters, working tirelessly to hone their craft, aim to create structures that can endure natural ...

In Japan, you'll see pretty flowers begin to bloom around February, in the midst of the cold of winter. Depending on the season, they could be either plum, peach, or cherry blossoms. However, it can ...

Yamagata is home to numerous tourist attractions like Ginzan Onsen and Yamadera Temple, and with Yonezawa beef and exceptional local rice and sake, why not plan a trip to northern Japan? Now, “wagyu” ...

Ningyo joruri is a traditional Japanese performance art that uses puppets, each operated by three people, to perform a variety of different plays and stories. This art form is also known as bunraku ...

There's a lot to admire about traditional Japanese clothing: exquisite kimono, colorful yukata, boldly designed happi, and simple, but dignified hakama are all celebrated garments originating from ...

Explore cinema’s most iconic monster from a whole new angle at "Godzilla: The Art," now showing in Tokyo. This is one encounter you can’t miss—after all, when in Tokyo, you have to meet Godzilla. To ...

In recent years the deliciousness of Japanese fruit has been attracting attention overseas. Among the sought-after fruits, melons have gained popularity as a high-class fruit. Various kinds of melons ...

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan is located in the mountains of Hayakawa-cho in western Yamanashi Prefecture in the Chubu Region. It's about three and a half hours from Tokyo by car. Incidentally, ...

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced a special offer for travelers planning a trip to Japan from overseas. By booking an international flight to Japan with JAL, travelers can enjoy free domestic flights ...