Samurai & Ninja Take Center Stage in Asakusa
Always wanted to train under the guidance of famed general Oda Nobunaga? Unless you have a time machine, this traveling performance group may be the next best thing!
10 Stealthy Ninja Tools You Haven't Heard Of
Other than the classic ninja star, or shuriken as it's known in Japan, there were many tools ninja kept on-hand to thwart their enemies—and some of them will surprise you!
Beware of Ninja Shark!
Just off the coast of Central America, a terrifying creature lurks in the shadows waiting for its next victim...
Ninja for a Day: Koka Ninja Village
Is it possible to really become a ninja when traveling around Japan? Go to Shiga to find out—but you might be a little surprised by the reality!
Never Get Lost in Shinjuku Station Again!
Finally, an app that helps you navigate the complexity of Tokyo and Shinjuku Stations!
A Day at Jigokudani Monkey Park
Look out for some incredible shots of swimming monkeys and delicious-looking food—plus a time-lapse view of what it looks like when the staff set up your futon at a lovely 'ryokan' in Nagano!
There's a Touching Story Behind These Flowers
The background story of the man who planted these pink flowers in Miyazaki Prefecture is just as beautiful as the flowers themselves.
Learn Japanese Calligraphy at Your Hotel
This workshop at the Shiba Park Hotel covers a single basic but fun point: how to write your name in katakana, hiragana and phonetic kanji. Best of luck with your brush technique!
