Takaragawa Onsen Majestic Weekend Trip From Tokyo
Located deep in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, just two hours north of Tokyo, lies a magical retreat that seems to…
10 Fascinating Facts About Kyoto’s Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka
Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka are two sloping streets that provide a magical gateway to the past….
Shohei Ohtani Inks 10-Year, $700 Million Deal with Los Angeles Dodgers
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani has agreed to a record-shattering 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal was…
“‘Godzilla Minus One’ Stomps to Record as Top-Grossing Japanese Film in North America
The Japanese monster movie “Godzilla Minus One” has smashed its way into the record books, becoming the highest grossing live-action Japanese…
The Bonsai That Lived Through Hiroshima
A small tree with a big history sits on display at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington D.C. This Japanese white…
Stunning Star Sands of Hoshizuna-No-Hama Beach In Okinawa
The shores of the remote Japanese island of Taketomi in Okinawa feature a remarkable natural wonder – tiny star-shaped grains of…
La Sagrada Familia’s Unlikely Chief Sculptor: A Japanese Convert to Catholicism
In 1978, Etsuro Sotoo was a young art professor in Kyoto when he visited Barcelona and stumbled upon Antoni Gaudi’s unfinished…
Shibuya Cancels New Year’s Eve Countdown Event, Implements Public Drinking Ban Again
Tokyo’s Shibuya district has announced it will cancel its annual New Year’s Eve countdown event in front of Shibuya Station this…
The Legendary Kobe Beef: Why Is It So Famous and Expensive?
Kobe beef enjoys worldwide fame as one of the most desirable and expensive types of beef in the world. But why…
Up Until the 90s, Raw Salmon Was a No-Go for Sushi in Japan
Walk into any sushi restaurant today in Japan, and you’re sure to find multiple types of salmon nigiri and rolls on…
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