For the scariest bus stop in Japan, it’s all in the name
There’s plenty of train stops in Japan that have a lot of allure outside transportation. such as an abandoned one that looks like an anime…
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There’s plenty of train stops in Japan that have a lot of allure outside transportation. such as an abandoned one that looks like an anime…
If you’ve been looking for the perfect blend of Japanese and Western fashion, there is no better epitome than the Taisho Roman kimono style which…
Of all the indigenous people of Japan, the Ainu are arguably the most well recognised throughout both the Japanese and international communities, and yet despite…
Picture this: It’s a beautiful spring day with the gentle rays of sunshine filtering through the delicate petals of a thousand cherry trees. All around…
The Shikoku town of Tokushima is creating a new committee to plan and fund the iconic Awa Odori, bringing back its festivities after two years…
About foxes and fox masks If you have an interest in Japanese folklore and festivals, or happen to enjoy things like J-pop, anime and manga,…
Three years have passed since the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic, and whilst it has caused heartache, loss and wreaked havoc on our daily…
Knitting has long been a part of the regional culture of Tokyo’s Sumida Ward, with a history in its trade dating back to the Edo…
Have you ever had one of those recurring nightmares that keep you from hitting the pillow at night? If so, you’re not alone, with an…
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to have a maiko, geisha or oiran pass you by in the streets, you may have noticed their approach…
Shibuya’s popular “goodwill alleyway”, Hobo Shinjuku Norengai, has unveiled an annex venue that converts a large warehouse (that neighbours the main site) into a yoko-cho…
The Killing Stone and the Nine-Tailed Fox As we reported earlier this month, the “Killing Stone” (殺生石 sesshō-seki) in Nasu, Japan, believed to be the…
If you’ve ever set foot in Tokyo’s Asakusa district chances are that you have crossed paths with a rickshaw or two. They’re pretty hard to…
On March 3rd, many in Japan celebrated hinamatsuri, a festival (often translated as “Girl’s Day”) that sees many households put up traditional ornamental doll displays…
Whether you prefer to travel big or go local, there are always plenty of festivals taking place throughout the year in Japan that can give…