Meet Orizuru: the First Flying Origami Crane
This folded paper bird is geared up and ready for take off!
8 Reasons Why You Should Visit Nikko
Fresh air, shaved ice and 'steps to heaven.' Need a reason to visit Nikko? Here are eight!
The Ultimate Itinerary in Kamakura
Here’s how you can have the best of everything in just one day in Kamakura!
This Map Just Might Change the World
This map of the world, which shows the globe more accurately as it is in 2016, just won Japan’s prestigious Design Award.
Fifth Blue Bottle Location Opens in Nakameguro
Blue Bottle Coffee has been a huge hit since it came to Japan from California in 2015, and the chain is rapidly spreading across Tokyo, opening yet another trendy branch.
Halloween Costumes in Traditional Japanese Art
Halloween might be a relatively new concept for Japan, but the idea of sporting costumes for festivals is perhaps older than it is in the United States!
The History of Origami
Modern Japanese origami is actually heavily influenced by traditional European paper folding!
Magical Cloth Reverts Back to Origami Shape
No matter how much you stretch out this piece of cloth, it always comes back into its original crane form. See how!
Origami You Can Wear Around Your Neck
Show off your love of Japan's traditional paper folding art by wearing an origami necklace or ring!
Edible Origami Crane Has Our Mouths Watering
While normally you wouldn't dare eat an origami crane, this one's the exception!
DIY Origami Bookmark
We’ll show you how to never again lose a page number to the dreaded 'bookmark slip.'
Top 5 Multiple-Hot-Spring Hotels
Sometimes one 'onsen' just isn't enough—which is why these places have numerous hot spring baths to soak in!
How to Enjoy Yamanashi in 2 Days, 1 Night
This is my two-day, one-night itinerary in hopes that this will help foreign travelers like me not miss the best part of traveling in Yamanashi!
Outstanding 'Overwatch' Origami
Let these YouTubers show you how to create your very own goods based on the extremely successful multiplayer game.
Osaka Casual Japanese Cooking & Origami Class
Get cooking and make hand-rolled sushi, tempura or Osaka's famous 'okonomiyaki.' After lunch, enjoy chatting while learning how to fold origami over coffee.
Family Friendly Origami Class in Tsukishima
The whole family can enjoy this incredible origami folding experience!
Origami Challenge at Ochanomizu Origami Kaikan
Learn all about origami, from the history paper folding to tutorials on how to create it yourself, at the Ochanomizu Origami Kaikan.
Japan's 11 Coolest Festivals
Check out our definitive list of awesome festivals around Japan throughout the year!
