The Oldest Paper Company in Japan
Founded in 771, Genda Shigyo makes 'mizuhiki,' the multicolored cords used to decorate envelopes for weddings, funerals and other major life events.
13 Hot Souvenirs at New Chitose Airport
If you're looking to buy Hokkaido souvenirs, New Chitose Airport is your surefire stop!
5 Unique Boutique Hotels In Tokyo
Find the best boutique hotels in Tokyo for the ultimate travel experience!
Transform Tableware into a 5-Story Pagoda
What better way to dish out your homemade Japanese food than to serve it on dishes designed to look like Japanese-style architecture?
Free Wi-Fi Coming to Mount Fuji
Service will be available on four different hiking routes to Japan’s tallest peak.
Unfolding the Mysteries of Origami
Learn all about origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, at Tokyo's Origami Center.
Osaka's 8 Best Guest Houses & Capsule Hotels
Guest houses and capsule hotels are perfect for anyone looking for comfortable accommodation in Japan while minimizing expenses.
How to Replace the Paper on 'Shoji' Doors
'Shoji' sliding doors are emblematic of traditional Japanese houses. But it's frustratingly easy to put a hole in the paper. When you're tired of patching, how do you just replace the whole thing?
