Culture
How to Visit A Shrine in Japan
Be an expert in the basics of visiting shrines in Japan.
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Shokuhin Sanpuru: The Japanese Art Of Fake Food Samples
As good as they look, you can't actually eat these mouth-watering Japanese dishes.
Who’s Scared Of Yokai: 5 Weird Creatures From Japanese Folklore
We all love Japan's ghosts and monsters, but which are the weirder spirits in Japanese folklore, and which should you be worried about?
5 Japanese Artists Who Deserve Your Attention
Fan of movies, poetry or art in general? Discover five Japanese artists to expand your knowledge of Japanese culture, entertainment and history.
Japanese New Year Traditions: 10 Ways to Celebrate Like a Local
Put those pajamas on and settle in for a proper o-shogatsu—Japanese style.
Finding Pieces of India in Japan
Are you feeling homesick for India? Here are some experiences to remind you of home: from food to sports to festivals—even religion
5 Places to Visit in Japan if You Can’t Go to Europe
Want to go to Europe but don't have the money or the time? Are you missing home's rolling hills and charming villages? Here are five places to feel like you're in Europe without leaving Japan.
Gift Giving in Japan: Sad, Happy, Overjoyed? Have a Towel
Towels might not be your first choice abroad, but in Japan, they’re a meaningful and practical gift. Why is that?
5 New Spots to Eat and Drink in Tokyo: Neo-Yokocho in Japan
Enjoy the essence of a classic 'yokocho' (side street) in a more contemporary setting by heading to a neo-yokocho in Tokyo.
Away Games: Ranking Every Pro Baseball Stadium in Japan
See what the sport has to offer in every corner of Japan. One fan made the full journey and ranked every pro ballpark.
Places of Worship: The Shrines of Ise and Daihonzan Eiheiji
Travel with Fergus to Fukui and Mie and discover some of the most important sites of worship in Shinto and Zen Buddhism.
Why is Japan called ‘Japan’ and not ‘Nihon?’
The reason why Japan isn’t called Nihon involves a gradual change over millennia and the many countries that had an influence on it.
