Otsuka Museum of Art
Otsuka Museum of Art houses more than 1,000 replications of major works of art from antiquity to ...
Awaji Island
Awaji Island, in Japan's Inland Sea, combines all that Japan has to offer: hot springs, temples, ...
Ashiyu, Japanese foot baths
Very popular in Japan, ashiyu are small public foot baths usually found near hot springs throughout ...
The Japanese salaryman
The salaryman in his smart black suit is the most common representation of employee work in Japan ...
Nomikai
A nomikai is an after-work meet-up for Japanese workers. Usually organized by their company, it's ...
Traveling in Japan by motorhome
To discover Japan differently, why not rent a motorhome? If you have the soul of an adventurer and ...
Secrets of longevity in Japan
The Japanese have the longest life expectancy in the world, and the reasons for this are down to ...
Organised crime in Japan
The yakuza, or Japanese mafia, occupy an important place in Japanese society, not just for their ...
Shopping at a supermarket
Here are our tips for shopping with ease in a Japanese supermarket.
A Zen temple tour of Kyoto
Kyoto, the city with 1,000 temples, is home to some of the most beautiful Zen temples in the country.
Goshiki Lake
A stone's throw from Mount Bandai you'll find a natural hiking trail around the five Goshiki lakes.
Blood type in Japan
In Japan revealing your blood type is a big deal, as many people think that someone's personality ...
Where to find a public bath ...
For an authentic experience take a plunge into Japanese life, by visiting and relaxing in a public ...
Japanese Fall specialities
With autumn comes the arrival of many seasonal products in Japan. There are must-tries from appetiser ...
Japanese mushrooms
In Japan, there are many kinds of edible mushrooms. They are appreciated for their health benefits, ...
Hida Folk Archaeological Museum
Located in an old house full of secrets that was formerly owned by a doctor, Hida Folk Archaeological ...
The three most scenic spots ...
There has been a list of "the 3 most scenic places in Japan" for almost four centuries. They are ...
Ginkgo trees
With its gold-colored leaves, the ginkgo is one of the most emblematic symbols of fall in Japan. ...
Meguro Sky Garden
In Tokyo, discover the Meguro Sky Garden, which offers a piece of nature over a highway. A unique ...
Celebrate Halloween in Tokyo!
Halloween is a big event in Japan. And especially in Tokyo, where children aren't the only ones ...
Celebrate Halloween in Tokyo ...
Halloween is a real event in Japan! And although the party is often associated with Shibuya's costume ...
Tabehodai and nomihodai
In Japan, it's possible in some restaurants to get 1, 2 or even 3 hours of unlimited eating and/or ...
Ninoshima
Located in the sea facing the city of Hiroshima, the island of Ninoshima is steeped in history. ...
5 places to eat beef in Kobe
Known for its excellent wagyu, Japanese beef, Kobe boasts a large number of restaurants where you ...
Ishigaki beef
The other star of beef in Japan is located almost 2,000 kilometers from the capital, on the island ...
Tofu in Japanese cuisine
The Japanese love tofu, and use it as a main ingredient in many dishes.
Japanese insects
Before getting on the plane, be sure you're ready to face the crawling and flying critters that ...
Gokon
In a society where it's more and more difficult to meet, the Japanese have developed a good way ...
Fruit culture in Japan
Fruit is a special product in Japan: considered expensive and refined, high quality fruit is often ...
Visiting Japan off-season
There are many advantages for visitors that travel to Japan out of season...
