Nightlife MARUHAN Pachinko in Shinjuku Izumi Kershaw Though typically foreigners have found pachinko somewhat confusing, with MARUHAN pachinko in Shinjuku tourists can easily lea...
Planning Getting a Tattoo in Japan Serena Ogawa The history of tattooing in Japan is a long one--and so is the taboo associated with them. So why should you opt to get a tat...
Japan’s New Golden Route: Samurai Edition Japan Travel Come explore this samurai-themed edition of an alternative Golden Route that departs from Tokyo before visiting Gifu, Ishikaw...
Activities A Closer Look at Tohoku Christophe Audisio Explore Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi prefectures in the Tohoku region.
Planning Health Care Japanese Style Rey Waters Experiencing excellent Japan's health care system first hand. Dispelling the myths.
Nightlife Tokyo Halloween Festival 2025 at Zepp Haneda 2025 Geoff Day Dance, dress up and win big at Japan’s hottest Halloween music festival
Food Finding a Cooking Class in Kyoto Bonson Lam Allow yourself a few hours or half a day for this hands on immersion experience, where you are paired with a local teacher to...
Explore Niigata Using the JR EAST PASS Japan Travel The Northward Golden Route spans across Saitama, Gunma, and Niigata prefectures. From terraced rice fields to the Sea of Japa...
Activities Suwa Cycling Experience Geoff Day The Suwa area of Nagano, Japan, is a great place to get out and experience the fresh air. There are multiple cycling activiti...
Culture The Ito Mansion Alexis Guiral A description of my experience at the Ito mansion in Niigata prefecture. This is a translation of my previous article, approv...
