How to ride Japan’s awesome Pokémon Sandshrew Train【Photos】
Finding this adorable train can feel like an RPG sidequest, but when the reward is this cute, we’re game. Tottori Prefecture’s biggest claim to fame is its beautiful seaside sand…
Craft your own edible Mt. Fuji with Yamanashi’s Blue Udon
Udon is going through its blue period. Yamanashi Prefecture is known for culinary delights like water mochi, beautiful cherry blossoms, and the grandeur of Japan’s iconic Mt. Fuji. Needless to…
Japanese inn with analog photo studio is a classic way to preserve your timeless travel memories
Great-grandson of former owner reopens hotel in Shimane. Tucked away on the north shore near the western tip of Japan’s main island of Honshu, Shimane Prefecture is a place that…
Capitals place assistant coach Mitch Love on leave pending NHL investigation
The Capitals said they would not comment on Love’s situation until the NHL completes its investigation.
Japanese police to use AI to search social media posts for potential terrorists
Officer AI is expected to patrol feeds next year. It goes without saying that politics tends to bring out passionate views in some people, and among them are those who…
11 reasons to visit Narita Airport in Japan
This international airport is a travel destination in its own right. Airports in Japan aren’t just gateways to travel — with fantastic restaurants, stores and relaxing wellness areas, they’re more…
Not just a Big Totoro, but a Super Extra-large Big Totoro plushie could be in your home right now
An adorable reminder that not all Totoros are equally sized. What with the singular-form use of the term in the title My Neighbor Totoro, it’s easy to fall into the…