Kuro ninniku, black garlic
Black garlic is a popular ingredient in Japan because of its delicious taste and health benefits.
Takamori village
The village of Takamori is in Kyushu, at the foot of Mount Aso, an active volcano in Kumamoto prefecture. ...
Japanese martial arts
Judo, karate, kendo... Discover Japanese martial arts, probably some of the best known and most ...
Yubari
Once a great mining town, Yubari suffered from the energy transition away from coal and lost 90% ...
Torii
Torii are traditional gates that guard the entrance to Shinto shrines in Japan. A deep red color, ...
Tengu
The tengu is a long-nosed demon with an angry red face. An evil spirit who, over time, has managed ...
Japanese noodles
Noodles are a key Japanese food. They are often served in soup, fried, or eaten cold with a dipping ...
Must-see shinto shrines
Japan has more than 100,000 Shinto shrines. Among them, 4 special shrines in particular really shouldn't ...
The Top 10 best beaches in ...
Japan is surrounded by the sea. As a result, the country is dotted with beautiful beaches. White ...
Surfing in Japan
The Japanese archipelago has some beaches where the waves attract quite a few amateur boarders.
Umeboshi
Salty and very sour, umeboshi are eaten daily in Japanese households because of their many health ...
Hotel Koé, Tokyo
The new Hotel Koé opened on February 9, 2018 in Shibuya, right in the heart of Tokyo.
PomPomPurin Cafe
Discover the first Tokyo cafe dedicated to PomPomPurin, the little yellow Sanrio dog!
The best museums to visit ...
To no longer "drag" your children in museums, here is our selection of places that will delight ...
Popular konbini candies
Peckish? Make a stop at konbini to find something to nibble! Whether you're a chocolate addict or ...
Nagashima Spa Land
For a day out that will delight the whole family, enjoy a day at Nagashima Spa Land: a huge amusement ...
Shichimi
Japanese cuisine isn't known for being spicy, and yet the Japanese make great use of shichimi, a ...
Kamaishi festival
In 2019, Kamaishi festival will take place at the same time as the Rugby World Cup, also being hosted ...
Junishi: the 12 signs of the ...
In Japan, it's mainly the signs of the Chinese zodiac that are used in astrology.
The ghosts of Matsue
Traces of blood that never fade, people buried alive in the foundations of buildings, a cave sheltering ...
Sounkyo Onsen
Sounkyo is a spa town in Hokkaido, nestled in a gorge north of Daisetsuzan National Park.
Disabled access in Japan
In recent years, Japan has restructured a large part of its public infrastructure and transport ...
Asuka-dera temple
Asuka-dera temple was one of the first Buddhist temples built in Japan. 40 kilometers from Osaka, ...
Culinary specialties of Iwate ...
In northern Honshu, Iwate Prefecture has many culinary specialties. Discover seven of them.
Rugby in Japan
Rugby is very popular in Japan, and the sport has been practiced there for a century.
The Japanese Top League
The Japanese Top League is the national rugby championship of Japan, where the sport enjoys increasing ...
The Pokémon Cafe
A brand new official Pokémon Cafe has opened near Tokyo Station.
Japanese Kat Kits
More than 300 varieties of Kit Kat have been sold in Japan, for 15 years! Visitors love to bring ...
Nakano
Nakano in Tokyo is a bit like a temple for otaku, where you'll find many manga, anime, figurines, ...
Shimabara Castle
In Nagasaki prefecture, discover the imposing feudal castle of Shimabara, it's history couldn't ...
