Tori-no-Ichi is an annual auspicious Japanese festival that has been celebrated since the Edo era. Traditionally it is held in November on days of the Rooster, as indicated under the lunar calendar.

There are loads of funny, colorful, and cool Japanese words that just don’t have a direct translation into English. Japan has a long and rich history, and its famously complex language reflects that.

Japan is globally known as “earthquake country.” The Japanese archipelago actually sits on a spot called the “Ring of Fire” where four earthquake-causing plates overlap and smush into each other, ...

The Tombori River Cruise is a 20-minute sightseeing boat ride that goes from east to west on the Dotonbori River. Enjoy viewing the flashy store signs of Dotonbori as well as Minatomachi River Place ...

Located at the northern tip of Honshu, Japan's main island, Aomori is known for its heavy winter snowfalls. The prefecture is home to the Sannai-Maruyama Site and other remains from the Jomon period, ...

Overview * Experience Okinawa's traditional performing arts! * You can enjoy Okinawa's traditional performing arts while enjoying a delicious meal. * Scheduled to be held every Saturday. * Eisa ...

The most delicious way to enjoy offal cuisine is said to be simple barbecuing. When being marinated before put on the grill, horumon can be enjoyed just by itself after being grilled thoroughly. When ...

Kusatsu Onsen came out top among Kanto and Koshinetsu residents and those in the 40-60 year age range. The most commonly stated reasons were ‘Town Atmosphere’ and ‘Efficacy and Water Quality.’ Nyuto ...

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 ...

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 ...

Modern technology intertwines with 400 years of swordsmithing skills. In Japan, there’s a tradition that when a master artisan or craftsman retires, he passes on his name to his most talented ...

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” ...