DEEPER JAPAN

Commuting in metropolitan areas has its drawbacks, but we're here to offer five great reasons to board those busy trains!

Discover the culture and traditions of the Ainu as we take an in-depth look into one of Japan's largest indigenous populations.

Nowadays Japan has digital toys like PS4 and 3DS, but what were the popular toys that were widely played generations ago?

Get all the info you need to understand Japan's popular capsule toy machines.

Kokeshi are traditional Japanese dolls expertly carved from wood. You’ve probably seen them around Japan, and after reading this article, you may want to start your own collection!

Who says enjoying a Japanese 'ryokan' complete with cosplay backdrops, an onsen and sake tasting has to cost an arm and a leg?

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!