Harajuku (原宿, About this soundlisten (help·info)) is a district in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Harajuku is the common name given to a geographic area spreading from Harajuku Station to Omotesando, corresponding on official maps…

The Imperial Palace East Gardens (皇居東御苑, Kōkyo Higashi Gyoen) are a part of the inner palace area and are open to the public. They are the former site of Edo Castle's innermost circles…

Anago (saltwater conger eel) is the less-fatty, seafaring brother of the more well-known unagi, or freshwater eel. It’s also significantly less rare, with unagi hovering on the endangered species list for years, making…

The sakura season of 2021 may be coming to a bittersweet ending, but it’s a never ending cycle of floral fun in Japan as the tulips pick up the crown and begin their…

OWASE, Mie — An electric vehicle with a body made of locally produced Hinoki Japanese cypress is on display at the Kumanokodo Center in Owase, Mie Prefecture.The car was made by students at…

Storied stationery maker Sakura Color Products Corp. based here is celebrating its 100th anniversary by issuing 40 colors usually not sold commercially in a limited made to order set of 100 colored pencils…

The weather in Tokyo can change fast. Normally you can enjoy a sunny day with a regular temperature. Month Max / Min(°C) Rain Gennaio10° / 2°3 days Febbraio10° / 2°5 days Marzo14° /…

The center of Tokyo's cutting-edge culture The lively hub of Shibuya is arguably the youth heart and soul of the city, and unmissable if you're visiting the Tokyo area. With world-famous sights including…

Koishikawa Botanical Garden (小石川植物園, Koishikawa Shokubutsuen) belongs to the nearby Tokyo University, Japan's most prestigious university. It exhibits and preserves a few thousand tree and plant species and includes a beautiful Japanese landscape…

Fried egg on rice is a humble comfort food in many a cuisine around the world. In Tokyo, however, it has been elevated to an artform, with chefs often dedicating years of their…