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Voyaging Towards Introspection with the Yamabushi Mountain Monks
A symbolic death and rebirth in the mountains of Yamagata, but not without indulging in the local nightlife
By Randiah Camille Green 10 min read
Nintendo Tokyo: First Japan Store Set to Open in Shibuya on November 22, 2019
As if you needed more reasons to go to Tokyo.
5 of the Creepiest Abandoned Places in Japan
Known as Haikyo or “ruins,” these spots are more than just apocalyptic photo ops.
Nightmare on Dotonbori: Top Halloween Spots in Osaka
Five spooktastic places for to get your monster mash on this Halloween in Osaka.
Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding in Japan
Shred world-class powder in the Japanese mountains. Japow!
5 Shops to Try Yokohama’s Local Iekei Ramen
Discover this local ramen style that’s creamy and chewy with all the toppings.
5 Scary Japanese Foods and Why You Should Try Them
To experience the pleasure, you must also brave the pain of Japan’s complex culinary underworld.
A Gourmet Guide to Yokohama West Gate
Where to eat and drink in this little-known culinary corner of Tokyo’s cosmopolitan neighbor and RWC host city, Yokohama.
10 Places to Experience the Best of Autumn in Japan in 2019
These locations are perfect for an autumn adventure.
Halloween in Japan: What’s Different?
The appeal of Halloween in Japan lies in two things: commercialism and costumes.
Discover Central Japan: A Travel Guide to Mie, Aichi, Gifu and Nagano Prefectures
Whether it's your first, fifth or fiftieth time in Japan—central Japan deserves your attention.
Six Magic Spots in Little Edo: Must-Sees On a Day Trip to Kawagoe
This tiny Saitama town on the Seibu Railway line will transport you back into Japan’s feudal days with its picture-perfect historical architecture and sites.
