The winners were randomly selected from more than 2,000 entries of military students who submitted a report card with a B ...

These days, kanreki is celebrated in Okinawa as well. But “kajimayaa” is still the biggest longevity celebration on the ...

In Japan, September marks the traditional harvest season in which local customs such as “tsukimi” (moon viewing), “inekari” ...

Among the many options you have for attractions in Tokyo, Asakusa’s old temple should absolutely be at the top of the list.

Madamada Atsui Desune” which means “It’s still pretty hot, isn’t it?” Ok, stay safe and see you in the next episode of ...

Autumn is harvest time, and Hokkaido is particularly famous for the incredible seafood that comes into season as the weather starts to cool. This September, Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Deck is ...

Shinjuku Gyeon Park features 145 acres of green space and every season has some type of flower or illuminations perfect for ...

With the 12 teams scattered from Hokkaido to Kyushu, many of Japan’s major cities have a team to call their own.

Hirosaki’s Moving Castle.” This is not a title of a Ghibli’s animation movie, but it’s an ongoing real event happening near ...

It’s not all hustle and bustle though. Minoh City, a short train ride to the north of Osaka offers an easy getaway to the mountains, the historic and beautiful Katsuoji Temple, and the scenic Minoh ...

See you in the next episode of Speakin’ Japanese! Shoji Kudaka is a writer based in Okinawa. Kudaka covers travel, food and ...

Seeking to put my athleticism and crafting to work, I recently tried a couple fun and affordable workshops that make ...