Niigata
Whether you think of the Genbi as the world’s most beautiful built train or its fastest art gallery, it’s a rail experience like no other.
Man is the first person to be arrested on this charge after laws against modding were revised in November
Dozens of free-roaming bunnies at this temple now have a new overlord looking out for them.
Don’t worry if you can’t make it to your local temple! Now you can collect up all the online roasts you’ve received and cast them into this cyberfire.
History buffs, nature fans, and Japanese culture enthusiasts will want to check out this island in the Sea of Japan.
The stunning natural phenomenon looks more like an otherworldly dragon as it’s filmed slowly retreating up to the sky.
With an “Outside-in” room and a bath lit by fibre optics, this is one of Japan’s most unique places to stay.
Let the voice from Pregnancy Academy and Crime Breast Bounce guide you to the bullet train.
Oopsie-poopsie! This science museum reminds us all of the importance of doing proper research.
These stunning images show how craftsmen keep their UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage alive during the coldest months of the year.
JR East has finally announced the dates of operation and ticket prices for its contemporary art Shinkansen set to begin running in late April.
Just because it’s called “peach” and looks peach, doesn’t mean it’s peach-flavored. And just because it’s “strawberry-flavored,” doesn’t mean it’s strawberry-flavored either…
If you are in Niigata this March, you can live out your Tangled fantasy with a breathtaking view of floating lanterns that rival the beauty of the Disney movie and the festival in Thailand that inspired the film’s iconic scene.
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