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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Trying to find a ramen bowl that’s in-budget, but still mouth-wateringly delicious can be frustrating.

More foreign nationals are finding their base in rural Japan. Here are the stories of three residents of nature-rich Kochi Prefecture.

World-famous Japanese foods like sushi, ramen and sukiyaki are actually not frequently served at the dinner table in ordinary Japanese households. To find more typical home cooking, we need to look at ...

While going to a temple or shrine simply to observe is satisfactory on its own, it's well worth learning how to fully participate to get the most out of the experience.

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.

iOS - Android One of the three most popular dating apps in Japan (boasting more than a million downloads), Tapple claims to be geared towards both casual and serious encounters. One of the interesting ...

Some typical Japanese home features to improve life are worth adopting regardless of where you live.

日本的珍珠可说是赢得了全世界女人的芳心，19世纪起，人工养殖便开始初具规模，此后，珍珠养殖业开始迅速发展。日本较大的珍珠品牌都会选择优质海水珍珠Akoya作为原料来制作其饰品，本篇就介绍四个知名的日本珍珠首饰品牌，为来日本旅游购物的朋友提供一些参考。 日本珍珠品牌：MIKIMOTO ...

The two rocks are joined together in matrimony by a sacred Shinto straw rope called a shimenawa. The ancient Shinto custom of worshiping stones is called iwakura, and these places are considered pure ...

A visit to the remote border island of Tsushima, a place full of fascinating history and natural beauty that inspired the Ghost of Tushima video game.