Matsuri means festival in Japanese, and there are a plethora of matsuri held in the city of Kyoto throughout the year. Kyoto was Japan’s imperial capital until it changed to...

Japan has a rich history of castles, and the classic Japanese castles that we know today date back to as early as the Sengoku period (1467-1603). Japanese castles were originally...

When the average person thinks of Japanese cuisine, foods like mochi, ramen and sushi probably come to mind. However, the truth is, Japanese cuisine isn’t as standard as many people...

Okinawa Prefecture is the southernmost prefecture in Japan. It spans over 1,000 kilometers from Japan and approaches Taiwan. Its unique climate and geography make it home to some very special...

When traveling, the only thing better than seeing the sights is tasting the authentic flavors of traditional and popular foods a city, region, and/or country has to offer. Japan is...

What could be more adorable than an animal? How about seeing hundreds—even thousands—of cute animals living their lives out in nature! Animal-lovers will obsess over these spots where encountering wildlife...

Spring is on its way! That wonderful time of year when everything seems to suddenly come alive again and blossoms into flower. One flower that’s perfect for spring-time viewing is...

There are a lot of big cities in Japan, and each one has distinct characteristics. Tokyo is always vibrant and ever-changing while Okinawa is warm and relaxing. Discover what Japanese...

Japan is a beautiful country, making it a popular destination for romantic trips. Couples young and old travel from all over the world to spend special occasions in Japan, since...

Kanagawa is a prefecture with lots to offer. In fact, two of the Bokksu team hail from Kanagawa! Along the coast of this prefecture lies Kamakura. You may have heard...

There’s nothing that gets us quite in the mood for winter like a good winter festival! Mark your calendars to visit any of these famous festivals and see just how...

I will be the first to admit that a sunset is much easier to see than a sunrise. But maybe that's what makes the sunrise so magical! In Japan, it's...