Eat ‘Til You Drop In Osaka | J-food | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Osaka, with a population of 2.64 million, is the economic hub of western Japan where foodstuffs from all across Japan are shipped for distribution. This has made it the site of fierce competition among restaurants and earned it the nickname kuidaore no machi, or "the city where you eat ‘til you drop."

Two Styles In One | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Shirt dresses have become a hit this spring and summer, adding momentum to the trend in one-piece dresses that began a few seasons ago. Women like these garments because they are easy to wear, more versatile, and less expensive than dresses, though they cost slightly more than shirts.

Devilishly Cute | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Of the many women's fashion magazines in Japan, Koakuma Ageha has been making waves for its especially daring fashion suggestions. Launched in October 2006, it covers hairstyle, makeup, and fashion and targets young women who love designer-brand goods and seek fashions that attract men.

Fashionably Black | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Black satin trench coats, black dresses embellished with black sequins, black enamel bags and boots, and other black-dominated items are gracing boutique and department store windows this autumn. Around town, black is enjoying growing popularity as the color of choice for blouses, dresses, tight pants, fedora hats, shawls, boots, bags, and other items.

Targeting The �Around 30� Market | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Brands and boutiques targeting the arasa market of women around 30 years old are a growing presence in the fashion market.

Nail Boom Gathers Momentum | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
More and more women these days are sporting beautifully manicured nails, from natural French nails to nail art that makes generous use of such accents as rhinestones and laminate coatings - and even nails so long that they make one wonder how the wearer manages to function in daily life.

The New Wave Of Traditional Theater | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Kabuki has a long history of skillfully incorporating contemporary trends as it developed and matured as a performing art, maintaining at all times a spirit of "anything goes." That spirit is alive and well in the twenty-first century, most recently taking the form of works staged in collaboration with writers and directors of contemporary theater.

Hooray For Hosiery | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Hidden underneath long boots until recently, tights and stockings are regaining popularity as fashion items. The favorites among young fashion aficionados are delicate lace tights in black and gray, which they often wear with tight or tiered miniskirts for a feminine finish.

Gold Rush | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Gold is this year's trendy color. Gold buttons are being used on pea jackets and trench coats, gold chain bags and belt buckles are all the rage, and gold-toned clothes and other small items with a touch of gold are now prominent.

Full Contours For Denims | Fashion | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Baggy jeans have moved into the spotlight in the 2007 spring and summer lineups, replacing their snug-fitting skinny counterparts that were all the rage last winter.

Spiritual Holidays | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Sometimes you just want to enjoy a quiet trip that lets you step back and reflect on the world and your place in it. More and more Japanese take this view, and the country is witnessing a boom, primarily among young women, in overnight stays at Buddhist temples.

Friendly Ghouls And Goblins | Pop Culture | Trends in Japan | Web Japan
Japanese folklore is full of tales of supernatural creatures called yokai. Yokai have some lovable characteristic that makes it difficult to hate them, and in fact, endears them to people. These kinds of characters are now enjoying a surge in popularity among young people, especially manga and anime fans.

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3. Yanaka Cemetery Yanaka Cemetery Top: Sakura-dori (©Taito City Office) Above: The grave of Tokugawa Yoshinobu Just a short walk from the Asakura Sculpture Museum is the Yanaka Cemetery, which

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7. Ueno Park and Statue of Saigo Takamori Ueno Park and Statue ofSaigo Takamori Statue of Saigo Takamori IIn Ueno Park near Ueno Station, there is a large bronze statue of Saigo Takamori (1827-1877)

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8. Shitamachi Museum Shitamachi Museum Entrance of the Shitamachi Museum Located near Shinobazu Pond is the Shitamachi Museum. Shitamachi means literally "lower city" and this working-class district

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1. Yanaka Ginza Yanaka Ginza Looking at Yanaka Ginza from Nippori Street Yanaka Ginza is a famous shopping street that allows visitors to catch a glimpse of old Japan and pick up some souvenirs as w

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Tsukiji market Tsukiji Fish Market Though it is not a sightseeing spot per se, there is no quicker way to tap into Tokyo's vitality than to visit the Tsukiji market, the largest central wholesale ma

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