Once a thriving trade hub, Niigata City’s old world streetscapes, delectable cuisine, and unique culture continues to ...

Fukushima Lagoon is a natural oasis tucked into the suburbs of Niigata City. Native animals thrive among urban surroundings, ...

This 3-day Hiroshima itinerary covers the best things to do in Hiroshima City, Miyajima, and other must-visit destinations in ...

Did you know there are various types of kimono, each designed for different occasions? Married and single women, for example, traditionally wear different styles of kimono. The world of Japanese ...

The best way to learn about a country is by getting to know the locals. With our interview series “People of Japan,” we’ll bring you even closer to Japan by introducing business owners, cultural ...

Sado Island can be easily reached by ferry from Niigata Port in Niigata City or Naoetsu Port in Joetsu City. Ferries from Niigata Port run to Ryotsu Port on the eastern side of Sado Island, while ...

While major cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka are world-famous Japanese tourist destinations, if you're seeking a little more tranquility on your travels, you might be better suited journeying to ...

The Kansai region is located slightly west of the central part of mainland Japan and consists of six prefectures: Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Nara, Wakayama, and Hyogo. It takes up an area of approximately ...

Looking for things to do in Tokyo at night? With a profusion of late-night shops, bars, restaurants, activities, and sightseeing spots, expeditions in Tokyo don’t have to stop once the sun sets. In ...

Standard Japanese is pronounced with steady intonation while the Kansai dialect is more rhythmical and modulated. People from Kansai also tend to talk loudly in public, so the rest of Japan often ...

Wasei-Eigo (和製英語) refers specifically to the words that no longer mean the same thing in English and Japanese, and while Japan has quite a few loanwords such as “chokorēto” (chocolate,) “kangarū” ...