With its thick fur, masked face, and curious nature, the tanuki has served as a cultural icon in Japanese folklore for ... Here are eight little-known facts about this fascinating canid species.

Situated across from Okayama Prefecture on the other side of the Seto Inland Sea and backed by the Sanuki Mountains, Kagawa overflows with nature. In fact, it is home to Japan’s first national ...

Rich in natural resources and with close proximity to Tokyo, Chiba has been a key factor in the growth and development of the Japanese capital. With abundant nature, a long cultural history and ...

The Japanese word means “hell’s valley ... Imanishi believed harmony undergirded nature, and that culture was one expression of this harmony. He predicted you would find a simple form ...

What is a Japanese spider crab? They may look like something from a 1950s sci-fi film, but Japanese spider crabs are gentle giants. And giants they are. Of the 60,000 species of crustaceans on ...

Let’s go east as we explore five intriguing facts about Japan, from its ancient tradition of giving fruit as gifts to its love affair with KFC at Christmas. The construction company Kongō Gumi ...