OSAKA

Summer is upon us, and that means one thing—the country is rocking with a wide variety of awesome music festivals!

This kitty-shaped bread is the greatest baked good to hit the shelves since sliced bread!

Tokyo is not the only best thing about Japan. Japan has 47 prefectures, each possessing a unique charm of its own. For families exploring outside of Tokyo for the first time, here are some tips for trips to take in five different prefectures.

Here's a quick, smart guide to a segment of Japanese nightlife you're not going to find in your regular guide book.

Looking for something exciting to do during your Golden Week vacation? Here are five great ways to spend your time off in Kansai.

It's well known that opinions about same-sex marriage and rights are still divided in Japan. But Osaka seems to be ahead of the curve.

One of the most populous cities in Japan has granted a same-sex male couple the right to raise a foster child. Is this a one-off, or has the precedent been set?

Japanese bullet trains, or Shinkansen, offer three types of seats for your traveling ease. Check this out for a helpful description of each as you plan your next train trip around Japan!