Gentiana Gjyshka

The live-action Naruto movie has begun its worldwide casting search. Here’s what’s confirmed, plus the best Naruto attractions to visit in Japan now.

Japan's Hirosaki Castle is currently being pulled back into place by 4,000 volunteers after it was moved in 2015 to undertake urgent repairs caused by...

Discover everything you need to know about Sumida River Fireworks Festival, Tokyo’s Oldest and Most Iconic Hanabi event.

The sweetest sightseeing stop Some countries consider ice cream a dessert. Japan considers it a destination. Soft serve ice cream is not something you...

Japan's wild side awaits People typically visit Japan for sushi, temples, and trains that apologize for being 20 seconds late. Then they discover that...

Spend smart, travel betterJapan has an interesting relationship with money. It creates toilets that address you by name, trains that apologize for leaving 20...

Japan's zest kept secret If Japan had a dating app for fruits, lemons would definitely swipe right on yuzu, hoping that some of its charm rubbed off. It...

Tokyo's best-kept secret There is a type in Tokyo. It adores neon. It adores large gatherings. It enjoys persuading tourists that the only place to find...