??? – Gogatsubyo or “May Sickness”
The Golden Week finally ended last week and vacations are now over for everybody. Yes, over here in Japan, almost the entire country was on vacations 2 weeks ago, some enjoying some time with...…
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Golden Week in Japan is Going to Get Busy!
By Greg Rodgers Updated December 22, 2014. Golden Week in Japan is an incredibly busy time to travel as many families take advantage of consecutive national holidays. Parks, attractions, hotels, and …
We find the crappiest capsule toy out there... literally
What's brown, lumpy, and can now be purchased via capsule toy machines in Japan? If you guessed "a turd," then you have a gross mind, but are also entirely correct!…
Shibazakura – seasonal flowers at Kawaguchi-ko, Japan
May is the season for “Shibazakura”, which literally means “cherry lawn” but really refers to the pink carpet created by blooming moss phlox. One of the best locations for enjoying this riot of color…
Voting for the best Houtou Noodle Package Design
A month ago we asked you to tell us about your Japanese noodle experiences and what you might know (or not know) about Yamanashi prefecture. We got great answers and amazing advice from al…
Great Aquariums in Japan
Watching colorful fish swim in large tanks is so relaxing. When the weather is hot, it might cool you down, too. If you are visiting Japan with kids and are looking for fun things to do, visit one of…
A Music Video Vertically Designed For Your Smartphone
Stop. Before you read any further, are you reading this on your smartphone? If not, it’s highly recommended that you do. Trust us – it’s worth it. Lyrical School is a Japanese girl group …
Rare Photograph of Rainbow Contrails Created by Cloud Iridescence
Earlier this month Japanese CG artist and photographer Yutaka Kagaya (previously) was perched atop a hill in the village of Oshino near the foot of Mt. Fuji. This, as it turned out, happe…
Japan: A guide to Toyosu Area
Toyosu is located in the south-eastern part of Tokyo on an artificial island along Tokyo Bay. Toyosu area is redevelopment area and there are several redevelopment projects in progress. It is no…
How Japan came to rank worse than Tanzania on press freedom
The state of press freedom in Japan is now worse than that in Tanzania, according to a new ranking from the non-profit group Reporters Without Borders. Japan came in 72nd of the 180 countries ra…