3 Cool Countryside Day Trips from Tokyo
World Heritage Japanese Countryside
We all need a break from the city sometimes. Experience the other side of Japan with these three day trips to the countryside right outside Tokyo.
Spanish Street Artist Leaves an Exquisite Mark
During the month of June, 2015, Spanish street artist Pejac was traveling through Asia installing whimsical, captivating and sometimes provocative street art.
Tokyo’s Top 3 Outlet Malls
If you're in need of a shopping spree, give Shibuya and Ginza a pass and head to one of Tokyo's great outlet malls.
The First Ramen Shop to Get a Michelin Star!
Even Ramen Adventures agrees: this is "shoyu" perfection!
6 Foreigners Making Waves in the Countryside
Japanese Countryside Deeper Japan
Most of the subjects of this story didn't see themselves where they are now—but all of them found something incredible in the Japanese countryside, leading each to develop a unique and indelible bond to the local community.
Japan’s Best-Known Ninja Lives in Chiba
Masaaki Hatsumi teaches the ways of the samurai and the art of ninjutsu to aspiring shadow warriors and law enforcement personnel from all over the world.
Eat Your Way Through Chichibu
Join Texan in Tokyo on a culinary adventure through the Japanese countryside town of Chichibu!
360° Book Lets You Own Mount Fuji
When designer Yusuke Ono submitted his 3-D book idea to the YouFab design contest in 2012, it was too labor intensive to be produced for sale. Not anymore.
8 Free Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Tokyo
When it rains in Tokyo, it rains a lot. We've found eight unique ways to spend an entertaining rainy day in the metropolis.
Tokyo Type Project
Away from the big streets you'll find that Japan suffers a dearth of clear signage. In part of the effort to rectify the situation, designer Yoshiaki Irobe has developed “Tokyo CityFont,” a typeface just for the nation's greatest metropolis.
6 Incredible Spots for a Run in Japan
Japanese Countryside Tohoku Resorts
These spots in the Japanese countryside will make you want to break out your running shoes!
Specialty Chopsticks for Ramen Noodles
These Edokibashi chopsticks are especially created for eating ramen without the noodles slipping down between them. Seriously!
This Sleek Tokyo House is Just 6 Feet Wide!
With four stories and dynamic interior design, it still offers 860 square feet (80 sqm) of living space.
25 Things to Do (and Chew) in Tokyo
Self-described foodie Mark Wiens goes the distance in this entertaining video—and unlike many similar lists, this one features a number of attractions that won’t cost a single yen.
Michelin-Recognized Yakitori
Masakichi Yakitori is featured in the Michelin Guide's "Bib Gourmand" section, a list of restaurants that offer exceptionally good food at a moderate price.
First Order Annexes Tokyo Skytree
"Star Wars Tokyo Sky Walk at Tokyo Skytree" opened precisely one month before the Japanese premiere of Star Wars: Episode VII, and will maintain its force-grip on the Tokyo icon until February 2016.
Video: 1,840 km of Japan in 14 Days
From Hiroshima to Nikko and all points in between, this four-minute video covers a whole lot of ground!
Suit Up and Prepare for Battle!
You can't help but get into the samurai spirit after visiting the Samurai Museum in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district!
Tokyo's Top 10 Drinking Districts
Tokyoites rank the best drinking districts for experiencing the 'real' Tokyo.
