This 2-day Shiga itinerary will take you through all the top things to do in Shiga Prefecture, home to Lake Biwa, Japan's ...

The historic port city of Niigata in northwest Japan is one of the few remaining geisha strongholds outside of Kyoto. Known ...

Once a thriving trade hub, Niigata City’s old world streetscapes, delectable cuisine, and unique culture continues to ...

Hakone Free Pass: Unlimited Transport in a Scenic Hot Spring Paradise Near Tokyo Let us introduce you to the best of Japan through our free newsletter: sightseeing spots, delicious food, deep culture, ...

Just beyond the urban core of Niigata City, a bustling coastal metropolis on Japan's northwestern frontier, lies Fukushima Lagoon. This is the largest of the remaining lagoons that once dominated the ...

This 3-day Hiroshima itinerary covers the best things to do in Hiroshima City, Miyajima, and other must-visit destinations in Hiroshima Prefecture. From poignant landmarks like the Peace Park to ...

Catch a YOKOHAMA DeNA BAYSTARS game for an authentic taste of Japanese baseball culture at Yokohama Stadium! Make the most of your visit by exploring Yokohama's popular attractions before or after the ...

In a world where women historically struggled to establish themselves stands the legendary figure of the “ama.” Cloaked in their sheer white garments, these revered Japanese divers faced the depth of ...

With countless bars, karaoke joints, and clubs, the scale of Japan’s nightlife is unmatched. But the enigmatic “snack bar” often remains a mystery to even the most experienced bar-hoppers. Japanese ...

Did you know there are various types of kimono, each designed for different occasions? Married and single women, for example, traditionally wear different styles of kimono. The world of Japanese ...

While already loved by those in the know, Kengo Kuma’s design of the 68,000-seat Japan National Stadium for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics really put his name onto the world stage. Integrating ...

Natto is a sticky Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. To create natto, soybeans are soaked for several hours before being steamed and then fermented with a type of bacteria called Bacillus ...