Most people do Nara as a day trip, but actually staying there and spending a few days--and nights--lets you explore the rich ...

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You probably know Miyamoto Musashi, but how many other real-world samurai can you name? Here are 12 of the most famous samurai in Japan!

For residents and visitors to Tokyo, the closest isle worthy of the Cat Island designation lies in Kanagawa Prefecture, the capital’s neighbor to the south. Enoshima, which can be accessed from a ...

If you're thinking about sports in Japan, chances are sumo, judo and kendo come to mind. However, only one of these makes the Top 8 list—find out what ranks in at No. 1!

All water isn’t the same. Every natural spring passes through layers upon layers of rock that can give the water a unique chemical makeup said to have a variety of health effects depending on the ...

There are many different kinds of otsumami. One of the more popular choices is kara-age (から揚げ), which resembles fried chicken—a must when drinking beer! But by far the most popular (and healthiest) ...

The relationship was both physical and psychological, as mentioned in Cartographies of Desire by Gregory M. Pflugfelder: "(The shoku ideogram) literally meant 'color,' referring in Buddhist philosophy ...

The second of a series on innovative, space-saving methods from traditional and modern Japanese architecture that can be used in any home, regardless of size.

Gachapon are coin-operated toy dispensers usually ranging in price from ¥100 to ¥500. Unlike most Western toy vending machines, which are aimed at children, the contents you receive for your coins ...

As a result, Japan has some very strong over-the-counter medication to fight colds and flus. Many cold, flu, and pain-relieving drugs contain caffeine or other stimulants to fight fatigue and allow ...

Japanese high-tech toilets are awesome! If you've never used one before, you're in for a fun surprise or two.