Kazuko Kawakami (79), a housewife in Uchigoshimachi, Kita-ku, Kumamoto, has a goldfish with a "Hinomaru" -like pattern on her head. "I've been keeping goldfish for almost 20 years, but this is the first…

A beloved Japanese candy eaten by generations, so iconic it even appeared in a hit anime film, has come to the end of the line, a victim of surging raw material and energy…

Situato nel centro di Tokyo, questo ryokan si trova a pochi passi da INCJ e dalla Banca del Giappone. Offre inoltre una reception aperta 24 ore su 24, servizio in camera e Wi-Fi…

Travel + Leisure, the smart traveler’s magazine choice explores traditional Japanese crafts, and four master craftsmen who execute their art with a modern twist. From sword making to sake breweries and traditional confectioneries,…

Tokyo can easily surprises you. There’s always a small city into a city. That’s what we were thinking when we reached this elegant restaurant in the relaxed atmosphere of Omotesando district. In our…

See Tokyo at its dynamic best on this jam-packed day of sightseeing ¬ó perfect if your time in Tokyo is limited. A professional guide points out highlights such as the Imperial Palace, Nakamise…

Nihonbashi (日本橋) is a business district of Chūō, Tokyo, Japan which grew up around the bridge of the same name which has linked two sides of the Nihonbashi River at this site since…

Literally meaning ‘oil noodles’ (don’t worry – they’re less greasy than you might expect), this dish was born around Musashino in western Tokyo. Both noodle joints Chinchintei and Sankou claim to be the…

Ben is a freelance commercial photographer originally from England. He is currently based in Tokyo where he runs small photography and print studio. Ben’s photographic career started in the music industry in London…

A temple in Kyoto has set up a committee to open a branch in space in cooperation with a satellite development company by installing Buddhist objects on a satellite scheduled to be launched…