December hits Tokyo and the rest of the Kanto region, bringing Christmas, New Years Eve, and winter with it! This month sees ...

Overview Naeba PANDARUMAN is located in the Niigata Naeba Ski Resort Prince Hotel. Beginners can take advantage of group lessons, where they can gradually develop their interest in skiing in a safe ...

As a parent who has explored Kyoto with my child, I can attest to the city's appeal for families. Despite its reputation as a hub of history and culture, Kyoto is a destination that caters to all ages ...

What are the traffic rules for motorcycle riding in Japan? Do you need a driver's license? Here are the most important things to know before you get on the road. When someone who does not have a ...

The most delicious way to enjoy offal cuisine is said to be simple barbecuing. When being marinated before put on the grill, horumon can be enjoyed just by itself after being grilled thoroughly. When ...

Modern technology intertwines with 400 years of swordsmithing skills. In Japan, there’s a tradition that when a master artisan or craftsman retires, he passes on his name to his most talented ...

In Japan, you'll see pretty flowers begin to bloom around February, in the midst of the cold of winter. Depending on the season, they could be either plum, peach, or cherry blossoms. However, it can ...

Ginzan Onsen, a popular tourist destination in Yamagata Prefecture, sees a significant increase in visitors from autumn through winter. However, the area experiences heavy snowfall during winter, ...

In recent years the deliciousness of Japanese fruit has been attracting attention overseas. Among the sought-after fruits, melons have gained popularity as a high-class fruit. Various kinds of melons ...

If you think of alcohol and Japan, then the first thing that springs to mind is sake – but there are other alcoholic drinks too, one of which comes from the island of Okinawa! Awamori is an alcoholic ...

Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Kushikatsu. When asked about Osaka cuisine, people have their opinions. In recent years Osaka has had a surge of overseas tourists, and we were curious about how foreigners ...

People living in Japan have a variety of options when choosing a bank. Similar to other countries, you can choose from large domestic banks, small regional banks, international banks and others.