Nestled between the bustling metropolises of Tokyo and Osaka, Mie Prefecture offers travelers a captivating glimpse into ...

This 2-day Shiga itinerary will take you through all the top things to do in Shiga Prefecture, home to Lake Biwa, Japan's ...

In Japan, crane games refer to machines that use a crane-like mechanism to grab and retrieve prizes. Typically, prizes are displayed inside a transparent case, and players manipulate the internal arm ...

知られざる新潟の芸妓文化。古町芸妓とのお座敷を体験！

In this edition of our "Culture of Japan" series, we visit the popular Japanese hobby shop Yellow Submarine to take a look at ...

The historic port city of Niigata in northwest Japan is one of the few remaining geisha strongholds outside of Kyoto. Known ...

Japan is world-renowned for its public transport network, but for big groups, tight schedules, or exploring remote areas, a taxi is often the more convenient option. Thankfully, catching a taxi in ...

Once a thriving trade hub, Niigata City’s old world streetscapes, delectable cuisine, and unique culture continues to captivate. Largely off the beaten path, travelers to Niigata can savor the ...

Just beyond the urban core of Niigata City, a bustling coastal metropolis on Japan's northwestern frontier, lies Fukushima Lagoon. This is the largest of the remaining lagoons that once dominated the ...

位於新潟市郊外的福島潟，是片自然富饒的綠洲。雖然鄰近都市，但依舊能看見原生種動物在此生存棲息，以及當地居民運用傳統智慧採收食材的樣貌。這次筆者很榮幸有機會造訪這個充滿魅力 ...

니가타시 교외에 위치한 후쿠시마가타는 풍요로운 자연의 오아시스입니다. 도시 근교에 있으면서도 재래종 동물들이 서식하고, 현지인들은 옛 선조들의 지혜를 활용하여 식재료를 채집하고 ...