Japanese Cedar Stacking Blocks by Kengo Kuma
Architect Kengo Kuma, who was recently in the news for being selected to build Tokyo’s new Olympic Stadium, has taken the fact that a triangle is the strongest geometric shape, and...
3 Fun Facts About Japanese Incense
A quick teaser for those of you who are relatively new to the world of Japanese incense!
Japan's First Female-Only Otaku Café
Sorry fellas, but this manga café in the heart of Osaka is run by ladies, for ladies.
How to Purify Yourself at a Japanese Shrine
Purify yourself in 15 (not-so-complicated) steps!
The 3 Most Notable Animals of Shinto Shrines
Visitors at Shinto shrines often see animal statues or motifs near the entrance, inside the shrine or on signs. What do the most notable animals symbolize?
The Biggest Temple You've Never Heard Of
While many regions of Japan are world-renowned for their shrines and temples, sometimes it's the ones you've never heard of that leave the biggest impression.
Triangular Rice Balls Are So Last Season
This group of cute anime edibles with rounded, 3-D bodies might be at home sitting in a museum!
3 Ways to Worship Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji is an object of faith for Japanese people, and a place their hearts draw support from, as expressed by the official name under which it's registered as a Cultural World...
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Searching for the Imperial Regalia of Japan
Japan's Imperial Regalia have only ever been seen by a select few. Here we try to demystify these national treasures, hunting down the sites where they are said to be located.
The 5 Best Views of Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji Japanese Countryside
If you're visiting Japan, Mount Fuji is one of the most iconic sights to see!
FEMM Launches New Year With a 'PoW!'
FEMM is back for 2016 with a new, street-smart music video from the director of “Fxxk Boys Get Money.“
6 Differences Between Temples & Shrines
I decided, once and for all, to figure out the differences between a temple and a shrine.
Smile, You're on Hanshin Camera!
In an effort to curb the use of people looking at their cellphones while walking, Hanshin Railway Company decided to build a rather ingenious device that singles people out.
Suave & Debonair—Cosplay with Pokémon Flair!
Who would have thought Cloyster could be so stylish?
Astro Boy Meets the Rinpa School of Painting
The classic anime characters by Osamu Tezuka that gave birth to modern anime come to life in this exhibit thanks to breathtaking backgrounds provided by the traditional Japanese pa...
Hit 3 Sites in Hiraizumi in Just One Day!
The UNESCO-registered temples and gardens of Hiraizumi represented an attempt to create an ideal world on Earth.
Japan's Most Beautiful Armor Rests in Aomori
Kushihiki Hachiman-gu is a historical shrine in Hachinohe, Aomori, dating back to 1166. It's considered the most prestigious shrine built by the Nambu Clan, a samurai clan originat...
No Trees, No Kiyomizu-dera
What are the three most notable woody materials used in the construction of Kiyomizu-dera?
Japan's 8 Creepiest Shrines & Temples
Most temples and shrines will bring you a sense of harmony and peace. However, some also come with their share of unnerving events and creepy stories.
