A large M7.3 earthquake struck northeastern Japan last Saturday night (February 13th) bringing back memories of the Great Tohoku Earthquake...

I first arrived in Japan in 1998 to start my working career after graduating from university in Australia with a business degree. Japan wa...

Hokkaido is Japan’s northernmost island and is home to an abundance of unspoiled nature, hot springs and ski resorts, along with arguably ...

The second volume of John Einarsen’s delightful little picture book, Small Buildings of Kyoto: Volume II has recently been published by...

Japan is a country of contrasts from the futuristic glowing neon of Tokyo to the historic temples and shrines of ancient Kyoto. You don’t ...

Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities on the planet with its mix of the traditional, from historic temples and colourful shrines to the...

Japan is a country filled with ancient traditions and customs that can baffle anyone who is new to the country. The culture of Japan has e...