Migratory birds called smews have arrived at Osaka Castle's moat. They are members of the duck family and come to Japan in the winter. Males have pure white bodies and black markings around their eyes ...

This Minecraft castle house combines the strength of a fortress with the comfort of a home. Built with stone walls, towers, and a detailed layout, it fits perfectly in medieval worlds or mountain ...

This video guides viewers through making Japanese salted salmon, a customary element of Japan’s morning meal. Watch to see how salted salmon is prepared and served as part of a nutritious and savory ...

The Hina Doll Hanging Decoration Festival is being held at four locations in the town of Higashiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, until March 31. The festival began with the tradition of making small dolls ...

Ten-minute lessons for beginners learning Japanese. Through the story of Anna, a university student from Thailand, you’ll learn basic grammar and useful expressions. The lessons also introduce ...

Tam is speaking to the robot landlady Haru-san in the living room of the share house she lives in. It seems she has a favor to ask. In this lesson, you'll learn how to make requests politely. Later in ...

Want to enjoy a homemade pudding but short on time? Try these five-minute ‘cheat’ recipes that transform in the fridge or freezer A freelance food writer, editor and stylist with over 30 years of ...

Australians, who have flocked to Japan over the past two decades, are falling in love with the country's dining culture and along with it — Japanese beer. While only 101,000 Australians travelled to ...

The mission doesn't offer clues on how to find Sumoto Castle, but you can spot it via the map. Open your map and look to the southwest of Sumoto Town for an artistic rendition of a castle atop a large ...