To know about Japan

Narita International Airport, near Tokyo, is Japan's second-busiest airport and one of the primary gateways to the island nation!

No more paper forms! From now on, you can prepare your entry formalities for Japan online, with Visit Japan Web.

The cherry blossom in Japan, known as sakura (桜), is a spectacular natural event that attracts thousands of visitors every year.

Planning a trip to Japan? Despite its image as an ultra-technological country, the archipelago remains attached to cash payments.

Who hasn't dreamed of staying in Chihiro's ryokan? Emblematic of the Japanese cinematic landscape, Studio Ghibli never looks far when it comes to imagining enchanting settings.

Every summer, Japan lights up to the rhythm of the hanabi, the spectacular fireworks displays that transform the archipelago's skies.

What about an original souvenir? Why not get a tattoo in Japan! Japan has a long history of tattooing.

Going to Japan this summer? From June to September, the archipelago vibrates to the rhythm of its festivals!

Japan boasts a large number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, testifying to the richness and diversity of its heritage.

Buddhism, imported from China and Korea from the 6th century onwards, has had a profound influence on Japanese history.

Sakamoto Ryōma was a key figure in Japan's transition from shogunate rule to the Meiji Restoration in the mid-19th century.

The Kamakura period (1185-1333) marked a major shift in Japan's political and social structure.

When temperatures plummet, what better way to warm up than with a steaming dish? Discover Japan's winter culinary specialties!

Tea is an institution of Asia.

Okonomiyaki is a unique dish amongst Japan's culinary roster, and two of the country's most famous cities boast a unique type of okonomiyaki that has ignited a bit of a (friendly) rivalry.

Have you been studying Japanese at evening classes? Have you installed apps to test your hiragana and kanji on your commute? Do you have a notebook with lines of words written fiercely?

True phenomenon of pop culture, manga have been able to make a place for themselves on the Japanese national scene, but also internationally.

Kitakyushu has a literary heritage. There are museums dedicated to Mori Ogai, Seicho Matsumoto as well as the more general Kitakyushu Literature Museum.

There are many places in Japan that served as inspiration for the setting of Hayao Miyazaki's film "My Neighbor Totoro".

Studio Ghibli is one of the best-known Japanese animation studios in the world.

Taiga dramas, or "river series", have been an institution on Japanese television for over 60 years.

Japanese surnames are generally constructed from kanji related to places, features or plants.

Aizuchi, a fundamental element of Japanese communication, reveal all the subtlety and richness of the Japanese language.

The Japanese phrase "desu ne" is commonly encountered by learners of the language, but its various meanings and uses can be confusing at first.