Tokyo Photographer Takes Us Inside the Hidden World of Geisha Lonny Chick came to Japan over 20 years ago with an intense interest in Japanese…
What’s It Like Being Mr Gay Japan? Mr Gay World is an annual international competition for gay men in its 10th year.…
Isezaki-cho Shopping Mall: The History of Yokohama’s Gateway to Culture and Commerce Isezaki-cho, located in Yokohama’s Naka-ku, is a bustling hub of culture, entertainment and shopping. Here…
Learn Everything About Sake Through a Unique Podcast, Online Courses and Tokyo Tastings Whether you identify as sake-curious or you’re a full-fledged sake connoisseur, there’s always something more to…
5 Reasons to Visit the “Hokusai Updated” Exhibition at Mori Arts Center Gallery Images of “The Great Wave” by Katsushika Hokusai are so ubiquitous that nearly 200 years…
A Guide to Japan’s Most Popular Sweets to Pair with Green Tea A soothing and refreshing afternoon tea break in Tokyo is always paired with a complimentary…
Chocolate Beer and Other Unique Treats for Valentine’s Day in Tokyo Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love in its various forms whether romantic, platonic…
Kobe Travel Tips: Discover the City’s History, Fashion, Cuisine & Nature As one of the ports open to international visitors – along with Hakodate, Nagasaki, Yokohama,…
Enjoy Hokkaido’s Farm Stays, Glamping, Cycling & Cuisine in Tokachi Obihiro For a chance to get back to nature and explore Japan’s countryside without the crowds,…
A Day in the Life of a Japanese Calligraphy Artist Japanese calligraphy, or shodo, is the ancient art of writing beautifully. It uses all three…
What Does It Take to Be a Taiko Drummer? Taiko troupe Drum Tao are equally known for their drumming skills as they are for…
The Coffee Utsuwa: Make Your Morning Cup of Joe a Sensory Experience Utsuwa, a Japanese word literally meaning vessel or container, can refer to any number of…
Akita Art Village: Experience the Wonders Of Warabi-Za Dance and Theater Troupe Based in Akita’s Semboku City, the Warabi-za dance and theater troupe has put on 250…
Explore Noshiro, Akita’s “Wood Capital” and Home to an Enthralling Summer Festival Though Noshiro’s primary claims to fame are its wood industry and its basketball team, the…
The Art of Akita: Explore the Region’s Creative Cuisine In our “Art of Akita” series, we explore the region through the eyes of an…
