Held every year from August 6 to 8, the Sendai Tanabata Festival (仙台七夕まつり) is a beloved summer event in Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region. As one of the Tohoku region’s three major ...

Detailed information for Sashimi Minshuku AotsukaShokudou located in the Otaru area.Savor dishes made with herring, a Shukutsu delicacy ...

Overview * **Tokyo to Lake Kawaguchi direct bus:** No transfers, no stress * **Guaranteed seat with Mt. Fuji views:** Sit back and take in the iconic Mt. Fuji scenery as you ride * **More affordable ...

August is one of the liveliest months in Tokyo, packed with summer fun! Catch fireworks with live music at the Jingu Gaien ...

Hokkaido’s capital, Sapporo, is home to some of the finest foods in the whole of Japan. While seafood, dairy, and ramen are popular foods, you can also find comfort in some of Sapporo’s cafes. When ...

Teriyaki sauce, which originated in Japan, is popular in the United States and many other foreign countries. The combination of fragrant soy sauce and thick mirin, a sweet rice wine, is exquisite. It ...

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” ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Whether you arrive in the tourist city of Kyoto early in the morning or late at night, several convenient 24-hour restaurants are ready to serve you breakfast, lunch, or dinner. From light drinks and ...