I’m positively fascinated by all things Japanese, and particularly the Capsule (a.k.a. “Coffin”) hotels of Tokyo. Geobeats explains: Somewhere William... Read More
Kirin Ichiban Shibori Stout ©James Cridland The hottest new trend in beer? Really cold beer. Ice cold. The team of... Read More
Tokyo is a big city in Japan full of experiences to be had. With so many options ranging from fashion... Read More
Jay the sea lion, writing “dragon” in calligraphy  © Getty In preparation for the Chinese New Year later this month,... Read More
Sapporo Snow Festival © gawker.com For travelers that can’t escape too far from home or love the winter chill, plenty... Read More
We admit it: we’re obsessed with Japanese culture, particularly the more bizarre aspects. The commercial below is by far the... Read More
Turner Wright explores three "running cultures", in which running is life, deeply ingrained in the hearts and minds of the natives. Read More
If you can blend into the culture, I figure, you’ll get so much more out of your trip. So how can you fit into society better when you travel to Japan? Read More
If you have a thing for trains, railroads or nubile young railroad conductors, you might want to head Japanward, and... Read More
A White Day cake ©wikipedia.org A month to the day after Valentine’s, the Japanese and Koreans observe the holiday in... Read More
A restaurant in Japan has introduced a dirt-themed menu. This isn’t the kind of thing you make for a toddler’s... Read More
Cream puffs! ©dizznbonn Japan’s long, hot summer is being met with a salty-sweet treat to beat the heat. Soy sauce-flavored... Read More
Really, what can I possibly say about this commercial? It’s just fantastically weird. And funny.... Read More
There’s something about urban (or in this case suburban) decay that’s so enchanting and mysterious to me. © SixWise With... Read More
Bluefin tuna© New York Times A new record was set last week at the first auction of the year at... Read More
What a Dr. Pepper can looks like in Japan. Oh, I heart you, Japan. And all your cultural weirdness.... Read More
Sushi © CytecK Umewaka Restaurant in Japan has not only created the world’s largest sushi roll, but is actually offering... Read More
© All Nippon Airways Japanese Airline ANA is apologizing to customers individually for causing offence with its latest commercial. The... Read More