RAINY DAYS

Enjoy the tropical waters of Okinawa on a private, guided tour!

This museum beside Izumo-taisha Grand Shrine attempts to unravel the mysteries of one of the most important religious sites in all of Japan.

In a culture famous for miniaturization, arcades in Japan conversely seem to go bigger, brighter, louder and increasingly diverse—as this documentary on the history of arcade games reveals.

In Japan you can find delicate scrolls, exquisite pottery and incredible kimono art along with works by Yoshitomo Nara, Henri Matisse or Pablo Picasso—you just need to know where to look!

Looking for a little pick-me-up indoors activity on a rainy day? Why not add some adorable fun to your eggs!

While June to mid-July can be a drizzly experience in much of Japan, there are a few spots that look their very best at this time of year.

The Japan Guy tackles an age-old philosophical question: 'What's the deal with umbrellas here in Japan?'

Extraordinary designer Yugo Nakamura 'makes it rain' in this unique video, a digital effort to explain where the sound of rain comes from.