Meguro Parasitological Museum
There are some weird museums in the world – and plenty are in Japan. But this one in Tokyo has got to be one of the strangest!
Okonomiyaki: 30 Days of Japanese Food
Everything you need to know about Okonomiyaki: the history, ingredients and varieties of the Japanese dish.
Visiting Meiji Shrine in Tokyo
It’s one of the most famous landmarks in Tokyo but, without its namesake, Japan could have turned out very differently.
Ramen: 30 Days of Japanese Food
Everything you need to know about Ramen: the history, ingredients and varieties of the Japanese dish.
A blossoming patriotism
The pink and white cherry blossoms only bloom for a short time in Japan. But they carry centuries of tradition and symbolism.
Oyakodon: 30 Days of Japanese Food
Everything you need to know about Oyakodon: the history, ingredients and varieties of the Japanese dish.