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

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 ...

Travelers can find abundant natural surroundings outside the city in such places as Sounkyo, Kurobe Gorge, Takachiho Gorge, Oirase Mountain Stream, Shinanogawa River, Tone River, and Lake Biwa.

Mount Fuji isn’t always visible from Tokyo and even if you stay for a week, weather and season might have it hide behind clouds the entire time. But for most people, seeing Japan's most famous ...

What image pops into your head if you hear the phrase "Japanese school uniforms?" Its purpose seems clear: creating a group by making everyone's appearance the same. However, seeing Japanese high ...

When you think of a smile, what immediately comes to mind? Most likely a set of lips parting to show bright white and spotless teeth, like the smiles we know from toothpaste commercials. Would you be ...

Emitting a delectable aroma that whets the appetite is the herring, a specialty of Shukutsu, grilled over coals at the shop front together with whelks and scallops. The premises include lodging ...

Autumn in Japan spans from September to November, with foliage changing from mid-October onwards. The end of November is the peak time to enjoy vibrant foliage across the country. Two waves of foliage ...

The Daruma is a traditional Japanese doll, which in Japan has become a symbol of perseverance and luck. But outside Japan, not many people know of its history, or what hides behind its goofy look.

JST is managed by Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), providing foreign visitors safety tips and latest information in case of natural disasters. The Japan National Tourist Organization (JNTO) ...

When cherry blossoms blanket Japan in a mesmerizing hue, a timeless tradition unfolds under their delicate boughs. Hanami, more than a mere floral spectacle, is a cherished rendezvous with beauty, a ...

There are 6 Japanese dog breeds that are called "Nihon-ken" and are treated as Japan's national dog. The Nihon-ken include: Shiba Inu, Kishu Ken, Shikoku Ken, Hokkaido Ken, Kai Ken and Akita inu.