Culture Taka-ashi-gani - The Japanese Spider Crab From Southern Japan Diego Mastromatteo The Japanese spider crab is an exceptional and little-known creature, but like many other unique species, it is at risk and n...
Culture St. Anna's Garden in Fukushima City Sarah Chaney Just outside of Fukushima City is a quaint little area on a hill with shops, a microbrewery, restaurants and a wedding chapel...
12 Culture Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden in Spring Sandra Isaka Kyu Shiba Rikyu is a lovely garden hidden behind Hamamatsucho Station. It is one of the quietest cherry blossom viewing spot...
15 Culture Snow Melts at Yokokan Garden, Fukui Takako Sakamoto One sunny day in late February, Yokokan Garden in Fukui was basking in the sun with the melting snow dripping from the rooftop.
Culture Introducing Japan’s 5 World Natural Heritages Liz Ong With our documentary series, follow our team of reporters across Japan through these stunning environments to learn directly ...
Culture Birth of Japan's Post Exhibition 2021 Kim Sending and receiving mail is something that we all do in some capacity, yet the origins of the postal service are unknown to...
Culture A National Special Place of Scenic Beauty in Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Rikugien Garden is Tokyo's sole representative on the national Special Place of Scenic Beauty. Located in Bunkyo Ward, the ga...
Culture Edo-Tokyo Architectural Garden Autumn Illumination 2023 Kim A beautiful event at the Edo-Tokyo Architectural Museum and Garden this autumn sees the grounds open after dark for two night...
Culture 5 of Japan's Best Open-Air Museums Kim Japan is home to a wide array of excellent museums, and many of them are open-air venues. This guide covers 5 of the countr...
Culture 5 of Japan's Most Beautiful Bridges Kim Japan is known for a wide variety of bridges, and if you're traveling around the country you may want to check out some of th...