Many first-time travelers to Japan might have heard of the popular "Golden Route" that takes you through Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and...

When I moved to Japan about 8 years ago to start graduate school in Tokyo, I was acutely aware of the general attitude towards tattoos in...

Japan's storied rail network is renowned worldwide for its punctuality, safety, and innovations in train technology—this is the country...

Sake, or nihonshu (日本酒, “Japanese liquor”), is much more than just an alcoholic drink in Japan. It holds deep cultural and spiritual...

As I explored the mountain town of Hida Takayama, nestled in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture, a peculiar character began to pop up everywhere I...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to reside in the shadow of Japan’s majestic volcano?* Nestled in the shadow of Japan’s iconic Mt....