The Yayoi Kusama Museum in Waseda holds exhibitions of the illustrious Japanese artist’s work, displaying both fan favorites and new additions in all of their glory across the museum’s five floors. In…

Situated within the urban confines of Park Slope, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, lies J+B, an organization and cross-cultural creative hub which is home to Japanese artisanship in the form of art, crafts…

The first signs of spring have started to pop up across the country, marking the long-awaited approach of Japan’s beloved cherry blossom season. As the country becomes aflush with the colors of…

Affectionately nicknamed ‘Fukuoka’s little Venice,’ Yanagawa mirrors its Italian sister city in both its serene beauty and rich local history. Its plethora of attractions, however, are what establish this southern city as…

As of 2022, Tokyo’s sprawling metropolis is home to some 37 million people along with an estimated population of 200,000 rats. That’s roughly one rat for every 185 citizens. If you winced…