I’m always intrigued by stories of Okinawa and its reputation for having the healthiest, longest living people in the world. My grandmother lived here for several years and is still going in her late 90s. …

Part of the greater Tokyo metropolitan area, the Kanagawa Prefecture offers a huge variety of activities and is a great day trip for visitors to Tokyo. Facing the Sagami Bay, the small town of Fujisawa …

While it may no longer be the premier entertainment district it once was in the years leading up to World War II, Asakusa, part of Tokyo’s downtown Taito district, still has plenty of lively activity. …

The Tsukiji Fish Market is a wholesale market that handles the distribution of fish, fruit, vegetables, meat and flowers for metropolitan Tokyo. The market is the largest fish and seafood wholesale market in the world …

Zazen is a unique form of meditation that is so central to Zen Buddhism that Zen Buddhists are generally known as the “meditation Buddhists.” Zazen’s goals are to calm the body, still the mind and …

There are a large number of Buddhist temples in Kyoto, Japan. Buddhism, the doctrine of Buddha, was first introduced from Korea in the 6th century. There are also hundreds of Shinto shrines. Shrines, like temples, …

Influenced by the food customs of other nations, the Japanese have refined their own, unique cooking style and cuisine. The Japanese are known for using very fresh ingredients in their cooking.  Since they prefer fresh, …

If you wish to have a true cultural experience, nothing beats getting off the beaten path. Driving your own car is a great way to go. There are rental car companies in Japan which specialize …

You won’t go wrong with any of these choices. Below is a bit of information from a good friend who has led student groups in Japan.  See how the information we’ve included below fits in …

Some of the best international experiences are the ones furthest off of the beaten track. The following is an account of a traditional Shinto festival that I got to take part in as a member …