Kendo is a Japanese martial art that descended from the sword fighting techniques that were used in the days of…
Akita is not on the top of the list for destinations within Japan for the average foreign tourist, which is…
Aizu-Wakamatsu in Fukushima is especially known for its delicious sake and long history of samurai culture.
While most foreigners know about kimono, another traditional Japanese garment called hakama is not that known amongst most foreign visitors…
In Kanazawa, you can find the old home of the samurai Nomura clan. The building is almost intact and is…
The turning point for the city of Edo, actually for all of Japan, was the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry's…
Kanazawa is the city of gold, but that's not all this historical town has to offer. History buffs will love…
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…
Have you always wanted to understand Japanese history in a nutshell? Here is a handy, short overview of Japanese history…