Tori-no-Ichi is an annual auspicious Japanese festival that has been celebrated since the Edo era. Traditionally it is held in November on days of the Rooster, as indicated under the lunar calendar.

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, ...

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 ...

Wood construction has long thrived in Japan, where forests blanket about two-thirds of the country. Carpenters, working tirelessly to hone their craft, aim to create structures that can endure natural ...

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 ...

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 ...

What are the traffic rules for motorcycle riding in Japan? Do you need a driver's license? Here are the most important things to know before you get on the road. When someone who does not have a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sapporo is home to many international residents, and municipal data reports that as of February 1, 2020, that number stands at 15,073, exceeding 15,000 for the first time. By nationality China has the ...

In recent years the deliciousness of Japanese fruit has been attracting attention overseas. Among the sought-after fruits, melons have gained popularity as a high-class fruit. Various kinds of melons ...