Kicking It Old School
If you happen to be in Kyoto around the turn of the New Year, you won't want to miss this spectacle of men and women dressed in Heian-style robes playing their version of soccer.
See Kyoto Mapped as it Once Was
So long as you have this map, you can feel as though you've slipped back into the Heian Period of Kyoto.
GoPro Snowboarding Perfection in Niseko
Two snowboarding GoPro athletes explore the white wilds of winter in Niseko, Hokkaido.
The Train that Wouldn't Quit in 2015
This small train station in Hokkaido has kept open for one high school girl until she graduates at the end of March 2016.
6 Cool Japanese Words for Snow
Japan has more than 100 ways to describe snow. Here are six of the most interesting varieties!
Personalize Your Stamp with Cats!
Whether you're signing for a package or opening a new bank account, you'll need a "hanko" in Japan. But why settle for drab when you can have kitty-fab!
How Japan Deals with Digestive Problems
Even the land of the rising sun occasionally has stomach problems. Between the language barrier and the sheer amount of medicines available, such delicate situations can be a lot to digest. We're here to help!
Japan’s Top Cold Medicines
Never miss a day of work with these in your medicine cabinet!
Behold the Magic of Snow Sakura!
In a sort of seasonal limbo where it's not quite winter or spring, this prefecture got to experience the best of both seasons.
Capturing Snow Monsters in Aomori
Imagine fir trees disguised as snowmen—a forest covered with powdery snow that envelops everything in sight.
Chase Away the Winter Blues in Okinawa
While better known as a summer destination, sunny Okinawa has lots to offer travelers seeking an offbeat winter vacation in the sun.
Explore Sapporo in the Snow
Sapporo is the fifth most populous city in Japan, yet most of the big tourist attractions can be reached on foot from Sapporo Station.
A One-of-a-Kind Coming of Age Day
From souped up cars to bungee jumping off Japan's tallest bridge, these adults are bringing their own sense of style to Coming of Age Day 2016!
4 Ways to Hit the Snow from Tokyo
Just because you'll rarely see flakes in Japan's biggest city doesn't mean you can't reach them when needed. Here are four great ways to meet all your skiing and snowboarding needs right from the bright lights of the metropolis!
5 Skin Care Products Japanese Celebrities Love
This is what some Japanese celebrities are doing to take care of their skin!
Read 141 GB of Ancient Japanese Texts Online
Access ancient Japanese texts at a click of a button with a new database courtesy of The National Institute of Japanese Literature.
A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Tea Ceremonies
Thinking of taking up the classical art of brewing Japanese tea while wearing a kimono, but don't know where to start? Not a problem. Just take a look at this handy guide for some helpful hints!
9 Best Backcountry Ski Spots in Japan
Ski & Snowboard Tohoku Resorts
When you get tired of the pistes, there's always plenty of powder off the back—or further up! From Nagano to Hokkaido, here are the nine best backcountry ski spots in the country.
Japan's 7 Best Spring Ski Locations
Ski & Snowboard Tohoku Resorts
Japan gets so much snow that some of its biggest resorts offer skiing into the second week of May—and there's even one that goes into July!
What to Do When You're Sick in Japan
Find out how surgical masks, Pocari Sweat, 'okayu,' doctors, and Japan’s National Health Insurance fit into the mix!
