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N5 Ways to Try Soba Noodles in Japan ・ Soba From New Year's Eve to Year-Round!Japanese buckwheat soba noodles have long been a staple throughout the country, giving the dish plenty of time to evolve in plenty of delicious ways.
Onsen vs Sento ・ The Public Baths of Japan, and What Makes Each Kind SpecialReady to dive into Japanese bathing culture? First, find out where you're going!
5 of Japan's Most Delicious Hotpot Experiences ・ Nabe, a Japanese Wintertime FavoriteNo matter the weather, friends and family around Japan love to gather for some delicious hotpot, but there's no doubt that this dish warms hearts on cold nights.
3 of the (Official) Most Beautiful Villages in Japan, and Why They're Worth VisitingThese tiny villages dot Japan like beautiful jewels woven into the countryside, each one a unique destination!
Japan's 5 Best Hot Springs in the Snow ・ Enjoy the Winter Onsen Tradition of “Yukimiburo”Take a dip in one of Japan's winter baths for a luxurious experience like none other.
New Pokemon-Themed “Lucky Park” Opens in Disaster-Struck FukushimaEver wanted to slide down a Lickitung? Now you can, in Fukushima!
Japan Makes Plans to Warmly Welcome Wealthy Travelers Into the CountryHere's hoping that tourists back in Japan will help jumpstart the economy.
Japan Announces the 2021 Kanji of the Year, Reflecting Hope at a Dark TimeThis year, according to the kanji, the Olympics beat the pandemic in the minds and hearts of Japan.
3 Keys to Staying Healthy for a Century, According to 100 of Japan's 100-Year-OldsThere are more 100-year-olds in Japan than you might think, and they might have some advice for you.
One Japanese Soy Sauce Maker Is Playing a Part in Making COVID Vaccines PossibleNo, there's no soy sauce added to the vaccines, but it turns out this soy sauce maker is helping us to use mRNA.
Things Get Hot and Steamy as Japan Plans to Revive Traditional ”Konyoku” Mixed Bath...Winters are cold in Japan's northern prefectures, and the government is looking to heat things up the traditional way.
Enter the Magical World of Japanese Kaleidoscope Art ・ A Visit to the Sendai Kaleidoscope...This compact museum is a surprisingly expansive treat for visitors to this tranquil onsen retreat.
Follow in Samurai Footsteps Through Nikko, Aizu, and Yonezawa ・ A Trip on the Samurai...Join the Japankuru team as we swing swords (and see the sights) like the samurai of old!
Tokyo's Meiji and Yoyogi Parks to Be Totally Redeveloped with New Facilities and MoreThese two Tokyo parks are getting complete facelifts, to (hopefully) welcome tourists back to the city in the coming years.
Kyoto Autumn Must-Sees | Rurikoin Temple & Its Magical Lacquered ReflectionsThis mountainside temple has lacquer so shiny-clean that it turns into magic mirrors!
Kyoto Autumn Must-Sees | Rengeji Temple & Its Poet's GardenThis little temple is a big spot on any autumn tour of Kyoto, or Japan's fall foliage.
5 of the Weirdest 2021 Lucky Bags We Can't Wait to Get Our Hands On This WinterHoping for some unexpected surprises this holiday season? These fukubukuro are the way to go.
Shizuoka's New Baby Red Panda Is Getting a Ridiculous Name, and You Can Help Choose ItThis adorable red panda will be getting an appropriately silly name, but which one will it be?
Are You the Stone-Age Man Japan Is Searching For!? Yayoi Discoveries Spark an Ancient...This local government is hoping to find a modern lookalike for their ancient man.
Japan Is 3D Printing Houses in 3 Days for 3 Million Yen EachThis Japanese architecture startup is planning to sell some tiny houses that are, if nothing else, unique.
Secrets of San'in | Soak Away the Stress in the Soothing Beachside Hot Springs of Kaike...Not only are these hot spring waters relaxing, but they come with a great view, too.
This Tokyo Restaurant Is Making Meals Safe Without Masks by Putting Guests into LanternsThis restaurant experience is a little mix of traditional Japan and some very novel innovation.
Ippudo Ramen in a Can!? Japan's Top 3 Vending Machine Soup-in-a-Can Options, Available...Don't bother with cans of coke or bottled water, Japanese vending machines have much more to offer these days.
Secrets of San'in | Try a Taste of Tottori with Gyukotsu RamenThis savory and surprisingly light ramen is full of beefy flavor and local charm.