Tokyo comes alive in February with a variety of spring-inspired events. From the cultural charm of Setsubun to the beauty of ...

Few figures loom as large in Tohoku history as Date Masamune. Rising to power during Japan’s turbulent Sengoku period, roughly the late 15th to late 16th century, he ruled the Sendai domain with bold ...

The Fuji Excursion is the result of a partnership between Japan Rail (JR) and Fujikyu Corporation, the major rail operator in the Mt. Fuji area. According to the new timetable, the journey to Mt. Fuji ...

Overview Enjoy playing in the snow to your heart's content at Moerenuma Park, a popular spot among Sapporo residents. Located about 30 minutes by car from central Sapporo, Moerenuma Park was designed ...

LAOX also handles home appliances, household goods, hobby items, folk crafts, and more. For details, please visit the official website. Multilingual staff are available (Japanese/Chinese/English), and ...

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 ...

Hankyu Hanshin Department Store is a major retailer based in Kansai, with its flagship store in Osaka's Umeda district and locations in Kobe, Hakata, and Tokyo. It offers a wide range of products, ...

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 ...

Step into history at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, Japan’s oldest department store with a legacy spanning over 350 years. Located in Tokyo’s Nihombashi district, this iconic landmark began in 1673 ...

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 ...

Gyoza originated in China, but the way it's eaten in Japan is very different from the way it's eaten in China, and it is widely accepted. For Japanese people it can be said to be the "common people's ...

This new dentist wants to make otaku dreams come true. The warm and fuzzy world of moe is laden with cuteness and a sense of comfort, and it’s the central concept that maid cafes in the area have ...