How to Use Japanese Train Passes Like a LocalJapan’s trains are fast, clean and remarkably well connected, but the ticketing system can feel unfamiliar at first. The easiest starting point for most…
Tokyo Vintage Shopping: Shimokitazawa And KoenjiTokyo’s second-hand fashion scene is far more varied than a quick visit to a chain recycle shop might suggest. In the backstreets, you can find 1980s…
A Guide to Japanese Seasonal FruitsJapan’s fruit calendar is a delicious way to understand the country’s regions, climate, and food culture. Strawberries signal the bright, cool months, melons…
Japan’s Most Beautiful Bridges and Where to See ThemJapan’s bridges often do more than connect two banks. They reflect local history, engineering, religious traditions and the character of the landscape around…
How to use a Japanese washlet in public restroomsA Japanese washlet can look intimidating the first time you see one in a public restroom. The seat may have a side panel covered in Japanese characters,…