


Rikugi-en: A Purely Japanese Garden in Tokyo Built by a Poetry Lover
Tokyo was the center of power in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868) as the shogun resided. And today there are many scenic spots and famous landmarks reminiscent of Read More…

Battleship Island in Nagasaki, a World Heritage Site and Location of “Attack on Titan”
“Attack on Titan” is now a big hit anime in the world. The anime was adopted for a live-action movie, and this Gunkanjima island (aka. Battleship Island) in Nagasaki Read More…

4 Recent Mysterious Urban Legends in Japan whose Truth Is Still Unknown
Japan is a country where topics such as yokai monsters are still familiar topics in everyday life.
The people of the country have passed down Read More…

5 War Museums and Libraries Located in Tokyo Suburbs
After the World War II in Japan, many weapons and facilities owned by Japanese military forces during the war were discarded.
For this reason Read More…

What Are the 10 Most Common Japanese Surnames in Kanji and Their Origins?
Everywhere in the world many people introduce themselves saying the family name and given name. They may use the first name only in a casual situation, but Read More…

Travel Through Kagoshima: See the Footprints of Saigo Takamori, Japanese Hero
A strong build, thick eyebrows and a fierce set of glaring eyes; there is not another person in Japanese history whose bronze statues or images are as recognized as his. Read More…

Yakuza (Ryu ga Gotoku): Great Game to Explore the World of Japanese Gangsters
Gang organizations that rule behind the scenes, similar to the Mafia in overseas communities, are called yakuza in Japan.
This time I am introducing games that Read More…

Himeji, Hyogo Travel: Film Locations of “The Last Samurai” and NHK Historical Drama
If you visit Himeji City in Hyogo Prefecture, I don’t doubt you will go to Himeji Castle, the famous world cultural heritage. But there are other sightseeing places Read More…

Osaka’s “American,” a Café Time-machine set to “Showa” (Travel)
There are a few different modes to Japanese nostalgia, the most familiar in the West being the samurai-and-geisha feel of the Edo period. However, one style of Read More…