All About Japan

AAJ Editorial Team

AAJ Editorial Team

All About AAJ Editorial Team
We love Japan, and we hope we can help you find something you can love about it, too! We're always looking for something fun, weird, exciting or intriguing to highlight just how fascinating this place can be.
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A New Form of Japanese Traditional Art

A New Form of Japanese Traditional Art

Merging ‘kyogen’ comedy, ‘nihon buyo’ dance and ‘wadaiko’ drums, 'infinity' aims to merge Japan’s historical traditions and folk art into a new-age form of entertainment.

4 Weirdly Themed Tokyo Izakaya

4 Weirdly Themed Tokyo Izakaya

Looking to change things up for your next pub crawl? Why not grab your drinks in Japan's Warring States Period—or an elementary school classroom?

A Michelin Chef's Twist on Japanese Sweets

A Michelin Chef's Twist on Japanese Sweets

Try traditional Japanese sweets by way of a Michelin-starred chef in New York!

Shunkado: 130 Years of Sweets

Shunkado: 130 Years of Sweets

Shunkado's flagship confection, the Unagipie Pastry, has been known for over 50 years as the signature souvenir of Shizuoka Prefecture. Eel extract never tasted so good!

Dragon Ball Raindrop Cake

Dragon Ball Raindrop Cake

You're not just seeing stars! These 'Dragon Ball' raindrop cakes are as easy to make as they are fun to eat.

Japan's Most Surreal National Park

Japan's Most Surreal National Park

From late April to early May, the blooms of 4.5 million Nemophilia flowers turn the hills of Hitachi Seaside Park a surreal shade of blue.

5 Ways to Unwind at the Phoenix Seagaia Resort

5 Ways to Unwind at the Phoenix Seagaia Resort

With so many amazing activities for all ages—from golf and hot springs to zoos a Pokémon hunt—here are our Top 5 reasons to make your way to this one-of-a-kind resort in Miyazaki!

3 Karuizawa Hotels with Atmosphere!

3 Karuizawa Hotels with Atmosphere!

These accommodation options embody the rustic-chic atmosphere of Karuizawa, the popular Nagano resort town just over an hour from Tokyo.

Visit the 'Museum of the Sewerage'

Visit the 'Museum of the Sewerage'

At the 'Museum of the Sewerage' in western Tokyo, you can stand on a viewing platform right inside the main sewage pipe—which smells about as good as you'd imagine!

How to Use Manga Pens

How to Use Manga Pens

Learn how to get started with the most essential manga tools right here!

How to Make Vegan, Gluten-Free Okonomiyaki

How to Make Vegan, Gluten-Free Okonomiyaki

Don't let dietary concerns keep you from the goodness of Japan's signature savory pancake!

9 Unconventional Burgers We Wish Were Back

9 Unconventional Burgers We Wish Were Back

Though these unique Japanese burgers came and went as quickly as the seasons, we'd be happy to see them make a comeback!

Beefless Burgers That Won't Break the Bank

Beefless Burgers That Won't Break the Bank

Vegans out there know that dining out can be quite expensive, especially when looking for meat substitutes. But this video will show you how to make tofu burgers that are both delicious and made with easily obtainable ingredients.

How to Make Hamburger Buns

How to Make Hamburger Buns

Fresh-baked bread is a yummy treat, filled with love and warmth and wheat. Knead the dough and let it rise, YouTuber Ochikeron's here to advise!

Make Your Own Rilakkuma Avocado Cheeseburger!

Make Your Own Rilakkuma Avocado Cheeseburger!

Kids love it when mama makes their meals with familiar character faces! Check out this video to learn how to make the cutest burger ever!

How to Make Yakiniku Rice Burgers

How to Make Yakiniku Rice Burgers

If you're in the mood to make a burger but find that you don't have any buns or beef patties, why not try using rice and yakiniku?!

3 Japanese Sauces to Spice Up Your Burger

3 Japanese Sauces to Spice Up Your Burger

Want something beyond ketchup to throw on your burger? Why not dip into the delicious world of Japanese sauces!

9 Gorgeous Out-of-the-Way Spots in Kyushu

9 Gorgeous Out-of-the-Way Spots in Kyushu

Kyushu is home to beautiful beaches, smoking volcanoes, bubbling hot springs—and a whole lot more!

A 77-Second Primer on Hatsune Miku

A 77-Second Primer on Hatsune Miku

You've seen the turquoise pigtails and heard the synthesized voice. So what is Hatsune Miku—and how can you write songs for her to sing?

Tour Ise-Shima with the KINTETSU RAIL PASS

Tour Ise-Shima with the KINTETSU RAIL PASS

While the Ise-Shima area is best known for Ise Jingu, the area also offers picturesque scenery and gourmet food. And you can access this resort region easily from Osaka using the KINTETSU RAIL PASS!

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