Dating back to roughly the 14th century, Yatsushiro Myoken is one of the oldest festivals in Japan. Spanning over two...[ Click to read more ]
Even though Japanese food is delicious, you may not want to eat it every single day. The good news is...[ Click to read more ]
Just beyond the borders of the city, the prefecture of Kumamoto is filled with natural beauty. Explore the mountains and...[ Click to read more ]
Although sake is the most famous Japanese alcoholic beverage, in Kumamoto (and, in fact, on the entire island of Kyushu),...[ Click to read more ]
It’s no secret that learning Japanese is difficult. Learning any language is no easy feat, but Japanese is particularly challenging...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe isn’t one of Japan’s most major cities – indeed, Osaka and Kyoto are more well-known in the Kansai region...[ Click to read more ]
Halloween has grown in popularity in Japan in the 21st century ever since Tokyo Disneyland hosted a big Halloween party...[ Click to read more ]
Halloween is one of the popular western celebrations that Japan has embraced in recent years, in part due to the...[ Click to read more ]
The Kansai region has many great attractions well-known across Japan. However, these often come at a price and you can...[ Click to read more ]
Halloween isn’t as big a deal in Japan as it is in the U.S., meaning you won’t see places filled...[ Click to read more ]