The Salt of Life
Salt from the sea and other essential goods were hauled along Salt Road from Japan’s coastal areas to the mountainous territories inland—and delivered even to mortal enemies in need.
Get Paid ¥1 Million to Travel Tohoku
The Tohoku365 Project is offering to pay you ¥1 million to share your 15- to 30-day Tohoku experience through articles, blogs, photographs or videos. No joke!
Tokyo Like You've Never Seen It Before
It's easy to make Tokyo look good—but this video makes it look like a gorgeous living landscape. Sit back and get swept away.
6 Bits of Advanced-Level Lawson Trivia
Did you know that the Lawson Store 100 song apologizes for the price? Or that there's 'frying music' for the staff? This is stuff even Lawson employees don't know!
Pack Your Bags for Yamaguchi
After seeing these pictures it'll be hard not to make a stop in Yamaguchi Prefecture during your visit to Japan!
The 'Combini' in the Castle
Exploring a castle can be thirsty work. So why should you have to leave the grounds when you want to recharge with a cool drink or a tasty snack?
Beef Up Your Knowledge of Beef!
Think you know the difference between the two terms that can be translated as Japanese beef? Read on to find out!
No Boys Allowed in This Capsule Hotel
To kick off its opening, this 'women's only' capsule hotel, located in the anime and manga mecca, Akihabara, will be featuring cute anime guys to welcome the new clientele!
