Blogs

Bamboo isn’t just an attractive backdrop in Japan.. Its practical uses help explain why bamboo was prized and carefully managed.

Operating between Ōsaka and Hokkaidō the kitamaebune merchant fleet amassed huge wealth by buying and selling local goods at every stop.

The Gamagōri Boat Race is no ordinary Japanese tourism. It’s an experience combining professional sport and public gambling.

Hokkaidō’s cold climate and vast coastlines produce distinct ingredients, from high-fat dairy and sweetcorn to kelp-fed sea urchin and salmon.

The Ainu are the indigenous inhabitants of Hokkaidō, with a lineage, animist spiritual practices, language, and history distinct from modern Japan.

Japan has an eclectic and ecumenical approach to religion, with many seemingly incompatible beliefs mixed together or existing side by side.

If you stray slightly off the beaten track in Japan, you may encounter the country’s whaling heritage.

The little island of Ikitsuki in Hirado makes a fascinating days’ ride.

Here we take a look at how to navigate the matter of tattoos in Japan’s onsen baths.

Kasudōsu is a fantastically sweet confectionary with a fascinating international history.

Japan’s most spectacular cycling event returns, with a special offer from Japan Adventurer.

Discount store Donki sells everything from luxury watches and electronics to cosmetics, groceries, and novelty goods.