The picturesque Sankyo Soko Storehouses sit at the heart of Sakata, a portside city on the Sea of Japan in Yamagata Prefecture. It is famous for its seafood and legacy as an essential stop on the kitamaebune, an illustrious shipping route along the Sea of Japan active during the Edo and Meiji periods. Opened in…
Being a cosmopolitan city, Tokyo has plenty of chic joints serving authentic, wholesome Thanksgiving dinners, lunches, and more!
From fancy, high-class restaurants to cozy, casual eateries, and even a home-delivery service for those staying inside, here are 4 of our recommended places to chow down on a scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner in Tokyo this year!
Plans are underway to kickstart a Japanese travel revolution with the implementation of groundbreaking “air-taxis” into the skies of Tokyo and beyond. British aerospace manufacturer Vertical Aerospace has joined forces with Japan’s Marubeni Corporation, one of the largest trading companies in the country, to usher in the next era of travel in Japan.
Main image: Marubeni news release
All About Onsen: The Japanese Art of Bathing Date published: 7 February 2021 Last updated: 24 February 2021
Japanese hot springs - onsen - are beloved worldwide! These all natural thermal springs are steeped in tradition, offering a tranquil escape from the hectic routines of everyday life.
Unsurprisingly, onsen are also subject to strict rules revered by locals. Running up and jumping in while wearing a bathing suit will get you kicked out in seconds! So how exactly should onsen be used respectfully? Find out all the dos and don’t of onsen culture with LIVE JAPAN’s all-encompassing onsen collection! Onsen in Japan Rule! Ultimate Guide to Hot Spring Etiquette and Where to Enjoy a Japanese Bath