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XS, Japan's experimental flying boat that pioneered postwar flying boat technology. Now preserved at the Gifu-Kakamigahara ...
In this post I will show you the five most unusual places I buy souvenirs. These are not your usual places. We’re not going ...
10 unusual attractions in Japan that don’t look like Japan These places make you feel like you’re in Egypt, Bali, Greece and more, all without leaving Japan ...
Chef Yoshinori Ishii, who earned two Michelin stars at Umu in London, is now back in Japan to find his culinary roots. His ...
Japan is famous for combining ancient traditions with futuristic cities, but it also has a surprising side. Scattered across the country are places that look like they belong somewhere else ...
Trending News: Some places in the world have a unique way of blending myth and reality. “There’s a village where even the government warns that if you enter, you wil ...
Explore Japan’s quirkiest food-themed destinations, from mayonnaise museums and soy sauce breweries to instant noodle labs ...
The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs.
It may not be a public holiday in Japan, but Christmas there is big business. Quirky seasonal customs take place in people's homes across the country, while city squares host elaborate Christmas ...
If you go to Japan, there’s a chance you might meet someone with an unusual name – such as “Nike,” “Pikachu” or “Pudding.” While still a minority, these names have grown in ...
A lot has been written about Japan’s cat island and rabbit island, but did you know there’s an island for sea cats? Called “Kabu Island” or Kabushima in Japanese, the site is located in Hachinohe City ...