12 Culture Cosplay at Matsuyama Castle Bronwyn O'Neill It’s been suggested that this may be due to the rise of “utility” or “normcore... The Japanese friend I was with at the castle expressed just as much fascination
Food Hakodate Beer Hall Mandy Bartok When the city was one of only three to be opened to international shipping... The history of Hakodate beer dates back to 1898, when a brewery was opened
Food Ushikoi: Lean Meat Yakiniku Specialist Tom Roseveare hand-trimmed to remove excess fat, delivering a high-protein, low-fat cut... FC Tokyo player in the J-League and former Japan national team player—was
Culture Umamusume: Pretty Derby Ryan Noble Been seeing cute horse girls everywhere you go lately?... These characters aren’t just cute designs; they’re inspired by real-life
Culture Shintera: Sendai's Temple Town Justin Velgus One was “Renbo” which means “related to monks” (連坊:坊が連なる), and the other... Since this area of Sendai was not bombed during World War 2, all the 45
16 Culture The Warehouses of Kawaramachi Justin Velgus Similar to most large cities in Japan, Sendai was bombed during World War... neighborhood of Kawaramachi has so many remaining historic buildings due
Area Miyajima While Miyajima has a reputation as a tourist destination, it has a deep history with Japan and Shinto culture. It has also played a significant part in the development of religion in Japan w..