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...
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...
KristinaFeb 295 min readCultureWhat is Hanami? The Past and Present of Sakura in Japanese CultureJapan's cherry blossoms, also known as "sakura," are a rare and enchanting sight that only lasts roughly two weeks. However, sakura's...
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...
KristinaFeb 144 min readPlacesHiroshima Today: Exploring the Unseen Sides of the PrefectureHiroshima stands as an incredible testament to human resilience and community spirit. It suffered one of history's most horrific events,...
SaskiaFeb 96 min readCultureUnveiling the Rise of Japanese Wine: A Journey through YamanashiJapanese Rice Wine, often referred to as Sake, is something that excites many visitors to Japan. However, requesting a Sake at a local...