Okinawa's Feast of the Dragon God
Featuring everything from dragon dances to taiko drums and massive-scale shodo calligraphy, Uruma City's Feast of the Dragon God festival is a lavish indulgence in local culture.
A Glimpse of Life in the 1800s
Explore the day-to-day lives of Japanese citizens during the late 1800s.
Naha's Tsuboya Pottery Festival
The Tsuboya area has been known as "the town of pottery" since the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom. It celebrates this heritage every November.
Can You Escape?
Japan has hopped on the escape room train and now offers puzzle-solving games for Chinese and English-speaking tourists.
5 Ways to Identify Authentic Sushi
With sushi now popular the world over, it's easy to get your hands on a rice-and-raw-fish combo almost wherever you happen to be. But how can you tell if your restaurant of choice is the real deal?
Kendo Looks Awesome in Kyoto
This incredible video will make you want to pick up a sword and visit Kyoto. In a good way.
A Dynamic Guide to Japan's Most Exciting City
"Tokyo Totem, A Guide to Tokyo" is a guidebook-slash-pop-essay text focusing on the many angles and interpretations of Japan’s capital city.
Niigata Lantern Festival
No need to venture all the way to Thailand to view this lantern festival. Just hop on the bullet train to Niigata!
