Variety is the spice of life—so enjoy your Mount Takao trip in more ways than one!

Countryside Japan is quite different from cosmopolitan areas like Tokyo or Osaka. We'll help you get out there, get off the Shinkansen and go exploring!

Three fun facts about the reproductive ecology of Japanese cherry trees.

Most people envision Japan's trains as shiny, advanced, and new—but where do the old trains go when they're no longer needed?

Kendama are traditional Japanese toys that have reinvented themselves to bring hours of addictive fun to kids and adults around the world.

The Daruma doll symbolizes good luck and perseverance in modern-day Japan. But how did a tumbler toy come to have such cultural significance, and what are the reasons behind its peculiar customs?

'Abura-tori-gami' is well known for its oil-absorbent qualities, and has been a hit among geisha since the Edo Period. We've got some convincing reasons why even non-geisha should keep an eye out for some!

A quick teaser for those of you who are relatively new to the world of Japanese incense!