Chilling Out with 10,000 Snowmen in Japan
At the Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan, snowmen and ice sculpting take on new meaning.
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Kyoto Cooking: In Mrs. Osawa’s Kitchen
Drop in on a local to learn more about Japanese culture than any guidebook could reveal. And the lunch is good, too.
Coming Clean in Japan: Soak in a Sento
Bath houses, known as sentos, are a soothing relief to the hubbub of urban Japan.
When Giants Collide: Sumo Culture in Tokyo
Catch a rare glimpse into Japan’s ancient sport of sumo from a ringside seat.
Demons, Tulips, and Scenic Canals: Japan’s Dutch-Themed Amusement Park
Watch tons of water dumped on a pristine Dutch town, see a little girl save her sick dog from demons or just relax by the windmills.
Keep Out, Man! Staying in a Tokyo Capsule Hotel
Roadside motel, Japanese-style. Set aside coins if you want to watch in-bunk television.
Ken Watanabe: From Samurai Warrior to Romantic Lead
Watanabe’s role in the film Memoirs of a Geisha has the critics talking.
Tackling Mt. Fuji: Climbing in Japan
There is only one way to view the most famous mountain in this Asian country—from the top.
It Really Happened: Visas Required
In all of my careful planning, I’d forgotten nothing ― except to apply for our visas.
Living in Japan: Travel Essay
For me, life in Japan has been a puzzle to be solved. When I work out which piece goes where, life becomes easier.
Going Geisha in Gion
Tradition runs deep in Kyoto, Japan — especially in this unique profession.
Reflections on Hiroshima
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park remembers the past and brings hope for the future.
