Japan has historically relied heavily on nuclear energy generation until the 2011 disaster has shown the need for alternative power…
Removing your shoes before entering a house or building is not only hygienic, in Japan, it is much more than…
The ideal spot for some quiet thinking and to enjoy the 4 seasons of Japan, the Philosopher's Path is beloved…
Did you ever wonder how Christianity ended up in Japan? And why are church weddings and Christmas so popular in…
How to experience green tea town Uji on your Japan tour? Let us share with you our favorite places in…
Takaoka in Toyama prefecture has plenty of attractions; beautiful scenery on the coastline, unique history, metal production, an anime museum,…
Dogo Onsen is a hot spring resort with a long history. What are some of the stories connected to the…
Takayama Jinya is a well-preserved historic building in Takayama. It is a great place to visit for those interested in…
Kagurazaka is one of the Geisha districts in Tokyo with an old town atmosphere. Walking through narrow streets with black…
Sengakuji is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo. It is a famous spot among history lovers because this is where the…
The Warring States Period (15th to 16th century) was an exciting time in Japanese history. Military rulers were replaced one…
Oda Nobunaga was the first warlord who tried to unify Japan after the long Warring States Period in the late…
Toyotomi Hideyoshi was the second warlord who tried to unify Japan after the long warring states period ended in the…
Geihinkan (also known as Akasaka Palace) was built as a residence for the crown prince in the early 20th century.…
Calligraphy is called 'shodo' in Japan, and it is an art form with a very long history. How did Japanese…
Have you always wanted to understand Japanese history in a nutshell? Here is a handy, short overview of Japanese history…
The Jomon Period is the first-named period in Japanese history, and it was 70,000 - 10,000 years ago. Let's learn…
Do you like slightly unsettling and scary folk tales? Japan has plenty of them. Let us introduce 3 famously eerie…
Fushimi is an area in the south of Kyoto with many sake breweries. Learn which breweries welcome visitors, and which…
Kiso-Fukushima was a post town on the Nakasendo trail during feudal times. You can find many attractive preserved historical sites…