japanese culture

After a day of spring skiing or green season activities, you can't miss Japan's famous hot spring baths…but before you jump in (a...

One of the things you can't miss on your next trip to Japan is staying at a traditional ryokan inn. We sat down with Tyler Lynch, ...

Want to try authentic Japanese food but not sure where to start? In this video, we tried some of Japan's favorite local dishes to...

Japan's mountains are filled with onsen (hot spring) villages that offer local food, relaxation and outdoor fun all year round. If...

“Karakoro, karakoro...” The echo of geta (traditional wooden sandals) against the paved cement fits seamlessly into the soundscape at Togura Kamiyamada.

My journey was not an easy one. Temperatures were unusually high (exceeding 36°C at times), I was constantly on the lookout for bears and was delayed by severe weather.

Mt. Fuji is silhouetted against a post-typhoon sunset, overlooking Yuno Village’s golden rice fields nearly ready for harvest. While Japan’s iconic volcano may seem cliché to some, for Masanori Shintani it is the source of inspiration for his lifework.

Slip into the hot water. Rest your head on the edge of the tub and stare at the ceiling. “Ahhh…” all that tension is released. Ja...

Like many Hokkaido residents, Gregory Stewart is an avid sportsman who enjoys snowboarding, telemark and cross country skiing, hi...

Recently my friend and I decided to try our hand at “Tokyo Backpacking.” We had both traveled on a shoestring overseas but we...

The quaint fishing village of Ine-cho is the perfect place to while away the hours, but local lore suggests it's best to leave th...