Owara Kaze no Bon Festival

The quaint town of Yatsuo outside Toyama City comes alive with the Owara Kaze no Bon Festival every year from September 1 to 3. This tribute to Japan’s cultural heritage features mysterious songs and elegant traditional dances. This all-night Bon Odori…

10 Popular Dating Apps in Japan

It’s no secret that Japan’s birth rate is declining. Recently, the Tokyo government announced that it would launch a dating app to address the issue, at least within the capital. The announcement quickly went viral, but the app joins a long lineup of d…