Each spring, people wait with bated breath for the first flushes of pink that indicate the blooming of the celebrated cherry blossoms in Japan. Cherry blossoms are an integral part of Japanese culture. The whole county waits with bated...
Different cultures and different countries celebrate festivals in their own unique ways. And its the same is with celebrating the New Year. While some believe in smashing some crockery, others believe in fortune-telling underwear (no, I'm not kidding). So...
An island country in East Asia, Japan is a nation made up of an astonishing 6,852 islands. Out of these, 420 are inhabited. And while most of us are aware of the four main islands of Japan, Honshu, Hokkaido,...
The secret to a long and healthy life might just be hidden in a traditional Japanese diet. Japanese cuisine has long been lauded for its health benefits. Rich in fresh and unprocessed food, it steers clear of refined foods...
Japanese cuisine is one of the most popular in the world, and you can now find Japanese dishes across the world. The food often features a lot of rice, fish and meat, along with soybean products, and cooked and...
Air travel has become an essential part of our travels and also our lives. It might be a fascinating journey for many for the first time; for most, it’s almost a routine. But whether you are travelling for leisure...
Although various forms of massage therapies are available in luxury resorts of Japan, the volcanic hot springs, called ''Onsen'' in Japanese, attract special attention. Hot springs are a popular destination for wellness tourism and healthy recreation. They are spread...
If we could assign every zodiac sign a city that matched their personality, where would they go? Is your city an optimistic Aries or an impulsive Gemini? Get to know in this article where which zodiac signs can best...
The capital city of Japan, Tokyo is the brilliant, fast-paced amalgam of tradition and ultra-modern. In this busy city, you will find both neon-lit buildings and skyscrapers as well as beautiful, traditional and historic temples. Tokyo also has shrines,...
With the new year slowly making its way closer and closer, why not make your travel plans well ahead of time? We have carefully selected the 10 best unusual cities in the world that you need to visit in...