Kanazawa's 'Ninja Temple'
Myoryu-ji Temple is not just your ordinary run-of-the-mill Buddhist sanctuary. Full of secrets and surprises, adults and children alike are sure to enjoy what this special place has to offer.
The Weekender's 2015 Halloween Round-up
With everything from parades, festivals, family fun and costume contests, to bike rides and a plethora of spooky, sexy and thumping parties, there’s something for everyone.
Japan: A Visual Diary
This rapid-fire “visual diary” of flashy 15-second clips is a high-speed crash course in All Things Japan.
Tokyo Aims for the World's Cleanest Halloween
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu comes out in support of the "Let's Gomi Zero" campaign.
Nakano to Become Cosplay Central on Halloween
MAG Festa 2015 will turn the area around Nakano Station into anime heaven on October 31.
10 Tokyo Cafés Your Date Will Love
Here's the goods on date-worthy cafés in some of Tokyo's trendiest neighborhoods.
Halloween Shibuya 2014
How big will Halloween 2015 be? We don't know—but if Shibuya 2014 set the standard, it can only get crazier from here.
First Onsen Experience in Japan
Onsen etiquette can be confusing for a foreigner visiting for the first time, and there are many small rules and customs that even many Japanese people aren’t quite clear on.
10 Unforgettable Old-School Cafés in Kyoto
Kyoto's hip coffee culture is nothing new. Check out these 10 cafés that are decades-old relics (or at least look like one), and are full of character.
The 6 Best Foods to Eat in Nikko
"Yuba," or tofu skins, is arguably the most popular dish in Nikko.
Tokyo Halloween Clubbing 101
During the last week of October, it seems there’s a party every night in Tokyo. Let us help you find the right one for you!
Cleaning Shibuya After Halloween 2014
2014 seems to have marked a sort of tipping point, where Japan finally celebrated Halloween in large enough numbers to make it more than just a niche event. Shibuya bore the brunt of the mess.
Waffle Iron Ramen
Waffling ramen gives it a crispy texture with extra-browned spots.
The Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum
Nissin Noodles honors the inventor of instant noodles with the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum in Osaka.
Ekiben Pull into France
Paris-Gare de Lyon will be selling station bento starting in winter 2016!
Me vs. Ramen Jiro
Ashley cuts through the garlic-heavy air to get at a massive bowl of Ramen Jiro.
7 Things You Need to Sleep in a Manga Café
Eye masks and ear plugs are high on the list!
Tokyo to Mount Fuji Bicycle Tour
If climbing this enormous volcano isn’t for you, why not bike around it instead?
How Instant Ramen is Made
Potluck Video takes a peek inside Sun Noodles New Jersey.
Gaijin Learns How to Make Ramen
With over 1,000 bowls under (and over) his belt, Ramen Adventures’ Brian MacDuckson knows a thing or two about eating ramen. But how much does he know about cooking it?
