Autumn (or Fall) is an excellent time to travel around the fringes of Kyoto - especially the foothills aound Mt Hiei. While you are there you should also take a trip up the mountain itself. Read More

One of the biggest dance festivals in Japan came to Nagoya, and we were there front row and centre. The Domanaka Matsuri, or Domatsuri for short, has been a staple of the Nagoya Festival circuit since 1999 and this year was the biggest one yet. Read all about it here. Read More

The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Display is a famous fireworks display in the Kansai region. It was first held in 1989 and has been held annually since then with support from individuals and corporations. Read More

For people who are very busy every day instant food is something really convenient. One of the most popular instant food are cup noodles. Learn more about the museum dedicated to cup noodles here. Read More

The Awa Dance Festival (阿波踊り Awa Odori) is the largest dance festival in Japan, attracting about 1.3 million tourists every year Read More

A Southern German Tradition gaining new friends and breaking cultural boundaries in Japan. Read More

If you ever wanted to experience some of the most famous Japanese arts, you have the chance at Gion Corner in Kyoto. Find out about tea ceremony, ikebana, kyomai dance, bunraku and many more. Read More

The historical annular eclipse is coming up on Monday, May 21. If you are around Tokyo, and wondering where to witness the eclipse, why not going to Kamagaya, Chiba? Read More

Narita Airport started the foreign language badges program to let travelers know who can speak which languages in the airport terminal stores since end of April, 2012. Read More

Cherry blossoms at Gojo River (ごじょうがわ / 五条川) is known to be one of the best cherry blossom spots of Japan according to the popular poll by WalkerPlus. YokosoNews visited Gojo River riverside to witness the cherry blossom at night of April 7, 2012. Read More