Furoshiki wrapping is a piece of decorative fabric that is essential to gift-giving in Japanese culture. Let’s take a closer look at furoshiki, its history, and how we can use it in our daily lives.

Japan is no stranger to festivals, but did you know that Japan has some of the most breathtaking winter festivals? Let’s explore some of the best festivals that Japan has to offer during the cold season!

Japanese Wagyu beef is world-famous, but what makes it so unique? It’s time to dive into its history and see what makes it so delicious and renowned among food enthusiasts and gourmands.

Tochigi is a prefecture famous for its scenic landscape, rich agriculture, and beautiful hot springs to enjoy all year long. One of the best times to enjoy the hot springs is during the winter months!

Even though there’s no apple tree with blue fruit, there is gorgeous blue apple jam from rustic Aomori Prefecture!  A combination of Japanese apples and Thai flowers, this jam is both trendy and holistic.

Koyo (紅葉) is Japanese for red leaves and denotes the autumn-viewing season. Many Japanese people take this time to admire the changing leaves. 

Aichi is a perfect example of traditional beauty and modern technology in Japan. Let’s take a stroll the heart of Japan, to discover more.

One of the best things about the fall is the ginkgo leaves in Japanese gardens and icho namiki (ginkgo avenues). We will walk you through the history of Japanese gardens and the best places for ginkgo tree viewing!

Which kinds of products do you think have generated the most money over the years, and what’s the most that individual items have previously sold for? Read on to discover the answers…

Japanese autumn flowers pair well with the kōyō (colorful leaves).  Many traditional Japanese poems center some of these flowers in their work, and they are loved to this day.

The wave of blossoming of reds, oranges and yellows that burst through Japan in the autumn season is highly anticipated. From late October the exciting hum begins. Find the best autumn viewing spots in Japan with Sakuraco.

Okinawa Prefecture is a subtropical archipelago around 400 miles (644 km) from mainland Japan. But what makes it so special?