A quick little guide for our Nippon loving shutterbugs out there.

Flower viewing shouldn't be relegated to the spring time :)

Beef up your verbal repertoire and explore even more phrases that are unique to the Japanese language.

Kyoto's best no-plan plan.

We caught up with up-and-coming illustrator, model, and style-icon Elmea for a refreshingly sincere deep dive into the influences and experiences that have led her to her singular form of expression.

Blood tells all. What does it say in Japanese? Let's dive in.

A crash course on some of our favorite wellness draughts at Japanese convenience stores.

First time celebrating Valentine’s Day in Japan? Here’s a quick guide that will help you make the event something for everybody to enjoy, even the people you may need to friend-zone!

An overview of some things that make the northern Kyoto neighborhood of Ichijoji special to us.

Beef up your verbal repertoire and explore some phrases and vocabulary that are unique to the Japanese language.

Few artists reach the heights, literally and figuratively, of Taro Okamoto. We spent some time in the shadow of his brilliant Tower of the Sun at Banpaku Memorial Park, an off-the-beaten-path and worthwhile day trip from either Kyoto or Osaka.