Now Serving: Hot Autumn Performances
If you think the only thing delectable in Japan is the rich cuisine, you're missing a lot. There's a vast menu of performances to enjoy in Tokyo in the early days of autumn—served...
Hanazono Remixes Traditional Japanese Music
Audiences may not know what to expect when Naomichi Hanazono appears on stage. Dressed in garb inspired by traditional Japanese garments, he could have stepped out of a kabuki play...
Top Photogenic Spots in Shikoku, Japan
One of Japan's four main islands, Shikoku is full of charm. Being a remote island, it has a lot of unique attractions that you simply cannot see anywhere else. Get ready with your...
A Fulfilling 8-Day Itinerary for Fukuoka
We've got an 'all-planned-out' travel itinerary for eight days of exploration in Fukuoka, Japan.
Autumn is for the Arts in Japan
As the heat and humidity drop and the leaves start to change color in Japan, there’s almost poetry in the air. Autumn is the season of the arts!
Finally! 'Mochi' That's Quick & Easy to Make!
With this cool set and a short list of ingredients, you’re never more than a couple of minutes away from enjoying some traditional Japanese desserts.
Top 20 Most Popular Castles of 2016
TripAdvisor has revealed its Top 20 best Japanese castles for 2016 based on commentary from domestic travelers—can you guess which castle is number one?
Time to Add a Notch on Your Belt
For only ¥1,000 you can gorge on 20 different types of cookies, including seasonal flavored ones at this all-you-can-eat cookie café!
Chow Down on Some Homemade Mosaic Sushi
It seems that sushi isn’t just delicious anymore! Creative types online have transformed this classic staple of Japanese cuisine into Instagram-ready art!
The 'Capital Dragon' of Dance & Theater
Kyoto's very own 'Dinosaur House' has been teaching and presenting dance, movement and physical theater since 1997.
Spend a Night at this Classy Japanese Prison
When staying at this century-old correctional facility, you might hope they lock you up and throw away the key!
Think You Know All the Hirgana Characters?
Learning Japanese Deeper Japan
Only one out of five Japanese people can read these characters—can you?
Hikers, Beware the Bear!
Don't let your guard down when you hike through Japanese forests—bears are not cute and cuddly when alarmed!
The Oldest Extant Wooden Theater in Japan
Come with us on a journey to Akita Prefecture to see an incredible wooden theater, the oldest one in existence in Japan.
Unmasking the World of Kabuki
Thanks to kabuki actor Ebizo Ichikawa XI, the public can now get a special look at what goes on behind the scenes.
Tour Reconstructed Kabukiza Without a Ticket
Kabukiza reopened in 2013 after three years of reconstruction and renovation, but the newly opened theater has been turned into a place that anyone can enjoy.
Sakura: A New Non-Verbal Musical Show in Tokyo
Non-verbal shows have proven to be a huge hit in Korea, attracting audiences of international visitors and even going on worldwide tours. Now Meijiza is bringing this accessible mu...
5 Fundamental Kabuki Plays
Kabuki is a traditional form of theater that has been around for over 400 years. Get to know this ancient art, which is a lot more understandable and accessible than you might thin...
The Dresser in Tokyo
Even in Tokyo, you can savor the bleak humor of a classic play dissecting the fading days of a touring British theater troupe.
All About Kangeki Theatre
Created in 2014, Kangeki Theatre (stylized Kan劇) is just one of the theater groups bringing quality multicultural shows to Nagoya. We talked to one of the founders to learn more a...
