There’s something a little off about this hedgehog. It just makes us… bristle. Take a moment to imagine the scene of the crime: it’s a cold winter morning, and you’re exploring Kuragaike Park Zoo, a ...
Join Japankuru on a trip to this lesser-known JR EAST shinkansen station, where springtime brings warm weather and pink cherry blossoms. Find out more about the best local spots recommended by the JR EAST staff ...
Join Japankuru on a trip to this lesser-known JR EAST shinkansen station, steps from Japan’s ancient forests, majestic mountains, and gleaming blue seas. Find out more about the best local spots recommended by the JR ...
Join Japankuru on a trip to this lesser-known JR EAST shinkansen station, in a part of Japan immersed in Japanese craftsmanship. Find out more about the best local spots recommended by the JR EAST staff ...
Join Japankuru on a trip to this lesser-known JR EAST shinkansen station, in a part of Japan where exquisite craftsmanship meets modern artisan elegance. Find out more about the best local spots recommended by the ...
At the Azumino Tensan Center you can learn about the finest wild silk in Japan, see it being made, and even take home a piece as an elegant souvenir. Tensan Silk in Azumino ・ What ...
This train trip along the Kurobe Gorge is even more beautiful in the autumn, and a must-see “koyo” experience. Kurobe’s Torokko Train Line ・ In Fall! The Kurobe area of Toyama Prefecture is known for ...
Is Japan’s dry winter chilling your toes to the bone? Take a dip in an ashi-yu (足湯), a Japanese foot bath! What Is an Ashi-yu? Japan’s Hot Spring Footbaths Japan is known for its hot ...
Mochi, a tasty treat made with glutenous rice, comes in all shapes and sizes. But don’t expect sweet red beans or ice cream fillings with this central Japanese specialty! Goheimochi (五平餅) Love mochi? Goheimochi might be ...
There’s nothing better than a dip in a hot spring on a cold winter day, and the snow monkeys of Nagano couldn’t agree more. Soaking up the warm water and tranquil atmosphere of an onsen (温泉, hot ...
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