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, ...

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 ...

Osaka Koreatown: In Search of the Best Eats in the Korean Roots of Osaka's Tsuruhashi Market ...

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” ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ningyo joruri is a traditional Japanese performance art that uses puppets, each operated by three people, to perform a variety of different plays and stories. This art form is also known as bunraku ...

Explore cinema’s most iconic monster from a whole new angle at "Godzilla: The Art," now showing in Tokyo. This is one encounter you can’t miss—after all, when in Tokyo, you have to meet Godzilla. To ...