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...

The holidays are coming soon, and for many people, that means visiting family, or even perhaps taking a vacation. Like they say, the journey is just as important as the...

For those of us in the northern hemisphere, winter means cold temps and probably lots of snow. And when it comes to winter in northern Japan, the season almost always...

There’s no doubt about it: if you’re headed to Japan, you’re going to see matcha no matter where you go, all the way from Sapporo to Nagasaki. The Japanese and...

While it’s not considered peak-tourism time, traveling to Japan in September could actually offer better experiences. Since there will likely be less crowds and cheaper travel costs, you’ll be able...

No trip to Japan is complete without bringing home a carry-on’s worth of authentic souvenirs for yourself and your friends back home. The Japanese people are masters of gift-giving, perfecting...

Known for beautiful animation and enchanting tales, Studio Ghibli has brought us some amazing movies over the years. Ghibli films take us to other worlds, spanning from the sky to...

Summer is a time for vacations, for finding your balance between adventuring and relaxing. In Tokyo, Japan, summer is a time for festivals, to honor traditions and culture with dancing,...

If there’s one thing to know about summer in Japan, it’s that it can get really, really hot. With summer festival season right around the corner in Japan, it’s important...

Anyone can Google, "Must see places in Japan," but we want to lead you off the beaten path. Leave the tourists behind and see more of the incredible experiences Japan...