Travel Guide Japan

ABROAD:   If you lose a gamble on a fart while in Japan, we've got you covered.  More »

ABROAD:   On a 17 year stint of bachelorhood, between wives number two and three I found myself doing a lot of bar-hopping...  More »

NEWS:   A former journalist weighs in on the recent Japanese election.   More »

ABROAD:   Teach English in Japan with the JET Program.  More »

ABROAD:   Meet one of Matador's Japan experts, Abram Plaut.   More »

SPIRIT:   ...  More »

ABROAD:   These are the slimiest, hairiest, chewiest and smelliest foods commonly eaten in Japanese households.   More »

TRIP IDEAS:   Places too “remote” or “shabby” for your average salary-man are paradise for intrepid wanderers.  More »

NIGHTLIFE:   2. Menya Musashi: "The cooks are animated in the open kitchen, with the head noodle chef constantly yelling as he pulls noodles from boiling water. . ."   More »

ABROAD:   NO chopsticks, NO wasabi, NO soy sauce.  More »

TV:   A beat driven, multi-layer dedication to Tokyo through the lens of traveler Mirko Lalit Egger.  More »

ABROAD:   Fear not--the following are ways to eat well without running out of cash.   More »

NIGHTLIFE:   Want to see some REAL fireworks?  More »

ABROAD:   A day in the life of an American working in Japan.   More »

TRIP IDEAS:   Break out your pink stilettos and Lady Gaga bows. It's time for the Hello Kitty tour.  More »

ABROAD:   Apparently, it's not easy for a Japanese woman-of-the-world to pair up with even the most progressive Japanese man.  More »

TRIP IDEAS:   From the largest cities to the smallest villages, Okinawa invites the outside world to share in the culture, dance, music, and spirit of the Ryukyu Kingdom at special events held throughout the year.  More »

ABROAD:   The first few months of pregnancy can be quite daunting for any new mother. Put a hemisphere between you and your familiar homeland, and pregnancy can be even scarier. Here are some ways to cope.  More »

NIGHTLIFE:   Art as magical and something to be appreciated by everyone?  More »

ABROAD:   A shout out from your editor!   More »

NIGHTLIFE:   Prostitution is illegal in Japan, which may be one of the reasons for so many creative "alternatives."  More »

ABROAD:   Free jobs might be harder to come by these days...  More »

TRIP IDEAS:   Matador's destination expert on Japan lays out the country's avoidable attractions...and what to do instead.  More »

TRIP IDEAS:   Turner Wright, our man in Japan, gives you 10 reasons to visit Tokyo.   More »

SPIRIT:   What really makes Tokyo the most fascinating city on the planet?  More »

ABROAD:   We have met and now we are family. Let’s go drinking together, play and sing karaoke. By the way, I’m starving; you got any money?  More »

ABROAD:   Think of a long and perfectly cylindrical Cheeto, with Japanese flavors like spicy cod roe, ume boshi plum, okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), and tako yaki (octopus dumpling balls).   More »

GEAR:   Imagine becoming fair as Snow White with large anime character eyes, pink nipples, and super soft feet... complete with larger breasts just by eating "F cup cookies"?  More »

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ABROAD:   The following Culture Crash Course will help you ease right into Japan.  More »