The Japanese train experience of today and yesteryear
Trains are not just a transportation means or infrastructure in Japan, but a cultural experience. Prep for your next trip to Japan!
Great Tokyo weekend hangouts: Nihonbashi
Nihonbashi is a must-go location for second-timers to Tokyo looking to experience a modern yet cultural Japan. As a Tokyo local, show host Kyota Ko introduces his reasons for having made Nihonbashi one of his favorite weekend hangout place.
Marunouchi: Evening | As if you were there
On your next trip to Tokyo, Marunouchi is a must-go after dark for everyone who wants a little quiet evening stroll. Here is a semi-virtual tour.
Cranes of Shibuya
Cranes used to flock to Tokyo every autumn once upon a time. Some bigger cranes flock nearby modern-day Shibuya River.
How to ride trains in Japan (and enjoy it)
Everything you need to know about riding local and long-distance trains in Japan - from purchasing tickets, do's and don'ts on the train, to not getting lost.
Omotesando – a guide to Tokyo’s finest modern shopping street
A walk along Omotesando Avenue is virtually a time machine that takes you from the past to present of Japanese culture. A must-go destination for visitors in Tokyo.
Modern Japanese women – their traits and how to get along
The strikingly complex life and shockingly skilled communication of modern Japanese women living in the 21st century.
Japan and Mottainai – from the origin of the word to its use now
The origin of the word Mottainai and how it is used in Japan now.
3 STEPS: How to cook tasty Japanese rice with a rice cooker
3 steps to guarantee you will be able to cook authentic and good tasting Japanese rice at home.