Okinawa is a big part of the Karate Kid franchise, but where are the real-life locations that inspired it?
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The Chuo-Sobu is one of the finest commuter lines for convenience and affordability. Discover your new home in the heart of Tokyo with this quick guide.
Christmas markets, buckets of snow and Arctic-like ice floes are on our wish list to Santa for winter experiences in Japan.
The winter season is upon us, and it's time for illuminations and snowy scenery. Here's where you can avoid the crowds.
Monkeys, a rocket launch and a volcano eruption—all on one journey through this ancient island in Japan.
A personal account of working at a bustling Japanese restaurant in Hakodate—including crushes, unforgettable characters and a lot of spilled beer.
Take a trip to another country without ever leaving Japan.
While the leaves are already falling, there's still time to enjoy the autumn colors without the crowds in these top fall foliage spots around Japan.
Stories of people with big dreams keeping small Japanese towns alive
Here's how you can help the next generation of loggerhead sea turtles get a headstart in life.
It's officially autumn in Japan, so we rounded up some of this season's 'yammiest' sweet potato treats.
This luminescent red line is designed to stand out.