Harajuku, the fashion district ...
Frequented by youngster with increasingly fantastic clothing, Harajuku crystallizes an unbearable ...
Kanaguya, Shibu Onsen
Among the hot springs that inspired director Hayao Miyazaki to create the sets for the Spirited ...
Travel in the footsteps of ...
There are many places in Japan that served as inspiration for the setting for the famous Hayao Miyazaki ...
Tokyo for otaku
Here is our list not to miss the events and districts of Tokyo that all otaku must know.
Japanese fashion
Sometimes crazy but often trendy and avant-garde, Japanese fashion is a source of inspiration for ...
Melon Pan, the Japanese Brioche
Melonpan, a Japanese bakery staple, is a sweet bread bun with a crispy cookie crust.
Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli is world famous. Founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, they continues ...
Cosplay in japan
Cosplay, or costume play, consists of wearing the same costume as your favorite fictional character. ...
Tomonoura Port
The Tomonoura port is a quiet fishing town located outside Hiroshima. It is here that Hayao Miyazaki ...
Takeshita dori: Harajuku
A small pedestrianised street in Harajuku showcasing Japan's unconventional fashion and trends, ...
Akihabara: Tokyo's "electric" ...
From conversion to transformation, Akihabara, the big electronics bazaar has turned into a huge ...
Best Anime and Manga Museums ...
Manga and anime play a huge part in Japanese culture, and you can see its influence in everyday ...
The different kinds of manga
The manga is a cultural phenomenon which deals with very varied themes in Japan. There are genres ...
Shibuya
Shibuya is without doubt the most fascinating and most vibrant district of Tokyo. This well connected ...
The Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Under the reign of Emperor Meiji (1852-1912), Japan experienced a reshaping of political, economic ...
The Heian Period (794 to 1185)
The Heian period (794-1185) is an era in Japanese history characterized by great cultural and artistic ...
The Jomon period (13,000 BC ...
The Jomon period in Japan was characterized by the early appearance of pottery decorated with cord ...
7 Facts About Mount Fuji
The snow-capped Mount Fuji is a celebrity in Japan and around the world. Yet there are many facts ...
The Yayoi period (400 BC to ...
The Yayoi period saw Japan take a technological leap forward with the introduction of rice cultivation, ...
The Sengoku period (1477 - ...
The Sengoku period marks a turning point in the history of Japan. It is the time of castles, Zen ...
Mount Fuji in History, Culture ...
Mount Fuji, a significant icon of Japan, has had an influence throughout history in Japanese art ...
Sumo, Japanese Style Wrestling
Sumo is usually described as a combat sport, a definition that does not fully express its historical, ...
What is a geisha?
The profession of a geisha is to entertain wealthy clients through traditional Japanese arts.
Hanami, Cherry Blossom Season ...
In Japan, the beginning of spring means hanami. An annual and unaltered tradition where Japanese ...
TAKOYAKI: A SPECIALTY OF OSAKA
Osaka is known for its many delicious dishes, the most famous undoubtedly being takoyaki!
The Edo period (1603-1868)
The coming to power of the Tokugawa clan marks the beginning of the Edo era, characterized by 250 ...
Counting in Japanese
Since the Meiji period, the Japanese have used Arabic numbers and those written in kanji together.
Mochi, the Traditional Japanese ...
This traditional snack is customarily had at New Years, and is also very popular in many Japanese ...
The Popular Festivals of Mie ...
Celebrating the legendary ninja or the ama divers with the resounding sound of gongs and drums, ...
Summer festivals in Japan
Japan is a country that has many festivals and festivals throughout the year, but it is during the ...
