Emitting a delectable aroma that whets the appetite is the herring, a specialty of Shukutsu, grilled over coals at the shop front together with whelks and scallops. The premises include lodging ...

Cherry blossom season in Japan varies by region, typically starting in late March and moving north through April. According to the latest forecast from Japan Meteorological Corporation, updated on ...

Tokyo isn’t just about massive electronics megastores. You’ll also find niche specialty shops in Akihabara and discount stores packed with uniquely Japanese gadgets. With so many options spread ...

AEON MALL operates approximately 170 shopping malls throughout Japan. In addition to its large-scale supermarkets, you can also shop at stores for famous fashion brands and drugstores, and enjoy ...

Wood construction has long thrived in Japan, where forests blanket about two-thirds of the country. Carpenters, working tirelessly to hone their craft, aim to create structures that can endure natural ...

Hokkaido’s capital, Sapporo, is home to some of the finest foods in the whole of Japan. While seafood, dairy, and ramen are popular foods, you can also find comfort in some of Sapporo’s cafes. When ...

Ningyo joruri is a traditional Japanese performance art that uses puppets, each operated by three people, to perform a variety of different plays and stories. This art form is also known as bunraku ...

Kabayaki refers to one method of grilling, and is a popular way to cook seafood. For kabayaki, the ingredient is first gutted, boned and butterflied, then marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sake, ...

Whether big or small, the cleanliness of one’s home is valued throughout the world. In Western culture, people wait for the warmer months to arrive before initiating a big “spring cleaning,” taking ...

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 ...

Gyoza originated in China, but the way it's eaten in Japan is very different from the way it's eaten in China, and it is widely accepted. For Japanese people it can be said to be the "common people's ...

Step into history at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, Japan’s oldest department store with a legacy spanning over 350 years. Located in Tokyo’s Nihombashi district, this iconic landmark began in 1673 ...