KaruneOct 184 min readHistoryTokyo Station: The Heart of Japan’s Railway Network Is More Than What You ThinkJapan's storied rail network is renowned worldwide for its punctuality, safety, and innovations in train technology—this is the country...
ShomaNov 13 min readPlacesKaga Onsen: A Winter Day Trip Destination to Discover from KanazawaLocated in Ishikawa Prefecture, Kaga Onsen remains one of Japan's overlooked towns. While Kanazawa gets most of the attention, this...
Joshua Lassman-WattsJul 193 min readArtDiscovering the Art of Aizome: A Visit to Konni Aizome Indigo Dyeing WorkshopIt's hard to put into words the experience of spending a day with an artisan. Photos and videos barely do it justice. It's one of those...
MomoApr 154 min readTraditionDancing Through Tradition: Exploring Soran Bushi and Yosakoi Soran FestivalWhile many countries boast diverse cuisines and cultures, they also harbor a variety of dance forms unique to their respective cultures....
Joshua Lassman-WattsApr 102 min readCultureYamaga Toro Matsuri: A Summer Festival In Kumamoto PrefectureEmperor Keiko's Guided Journey: A Legendary Origin Every August, Kumamoto comes alive with the Yamaga Toro Matsuri, a Lantern Festival...
LilyFeb 265 min readActivitiesChasing Cherry Blossoms in Japan Beyond TokyoAs winter begins to bid farewell and spring emerges, a spectacular transformation of pink and white begins to blanket Japan. The arrival...
Joshua Lassman-WattsDec 18, 20232 min readFoodElevating Experiences: Finding the Best Yakisoba in the World - and a Private JetTucked away in Fujieda was the best yakisoba in the world I was lucky to stumble across. The core of Untold Japan revolve around these finds