Karate, or karate-do, is a traditional martial art from Japan. Those practicing it aim for professional competition and seek to improve their health and flexibility!

Today, we’ll focus on lesser-known art festivals in and outside Tokyo that showcase independent and local artists. Here are five art festivals in Japan that you need to check out this year.

Kokudo Station is Japan’s emptiest train station and deserves a visit for the curious. It is not a dangerous place to visit, but one that is a bit out of the way and a bizarre place in that no one has made any efforts to alter it in any way.

The Ryukyu Kingdom, established in 1429, united the islands of Okinawa into a robust maritime empire!

Get ready to dive into the deep end of why these episodes hold such an enduring appeal!

In the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo, two distinct worlds coexist: Shitamachi and Yamanote. Let us explore what makes Shitamachi and Yamanote unique and why exploring these areas is necessary for anyone visiting Tokyo!