Sure, we've seen movies with stereotypical Japanese references, but what makes Japan unique? Keep reading because we'll dig deep into the 25 "things that make Japan, Japan." Japan offers its...

Kyoto, Japan is the last of Japan's original ancient capitals. It's a truly historic place with a rich history of appreciation for the arts and the beauty of its natural assets. Although Kyoto has...

Takayama, or as it’s often referred to – Hida-Takayama (as there are other places named Takayama as well) is a city located in Japan’s Gifu Prefecture, in the mountainous Hida region. While...

Mt. Fuji is clearly one of Japan's most formidable features. If you go anywhere within 80 miles of it, you just can't miss it. Its 12,000 ft. summit offers breathtaking views of the country and...

Given the fact that Japan is an island nation, it can be a little confusing at first knowing which island Tokyo belongs to as people usually only refer to the region the city is in rather than the...

Maebashi is a well-known city situated in Gunma Prefecture which is in the infamous Kanto region in Japan... Though I must admit, I'd never even heard of it until someone suggested we head there for...