Culture Bring Your Tokyo to Life Veronica Carnevale Tokyo’s allure has long captivated the minds of many. Discover its secrets for yourself.
The Great Buddha of Kamakura Tomoko Kamishima The Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kamakura Daibutsu): Daibutsu has been a symbol and anchor for people in Kamakura, and now is lo...
Culture Arashiyama's Romantic Train Cathy Cawood Photos of Sagano Scenic Railway's Romantic Train which travels between Arashiyama and Kameoka along the Hogawa Gorge
Ueno Zoo #3 – Various Monkeys Tomoko Kamishima Ueno Zoo #3 – Various Monkeys: There are 8 gorillas in Ueno Zoo. They look a bit fierce, but actually, they are vegetarians a...
Culture Three Tips on Traveling in Japan Lazare Herzi Lazare Herzi talks about his first impressions of Japan and some aspects of Japanese culture he thinks every visitor should b...
Licca: a Different Kind of Italian Louise Archer Licca is a lovely Italian restaurant in the Nasu highlands, famous for its lovely Italian cuisine and its unusual style of fi...
Activities Viewing the Sendai Illumination Hiroko Maruya Hikari no Pageant (an illumination festival) has started. Let's watch the moment of lighting!
Shopping Any-Fi Pocket Wi-Fi Rental Mandy Bartok AnyFi Pocket WiFi is an affordable and convenient service that allows visitors to stay connected while traveling in Japan.
Culture Waseda Japanese Language School デロン Only three years ago did I dream of going to Japan, and then I made it happen for myself. Let me tell you how to reach your g...
Culture 120th Anniversary of Peter Rabbit 2022 Kim Bergström The children's picture book Peter Rabbit's Story was originally published back in 1902, and will celebrate its 120th annivers...
First Sakura Forecast Released for 2025 Kim Bergström It's that time of year—the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) have released their first sakura blooming projections for t...
Planning Japan's Best Hidden Travel Spots for 2025 Kim Bergström For travelers looking to explore Japan beyond the usual hotspots this year, Hotels.com has unveiled its ranking of the top 5 ...
Former Furukawa Gardens Tomoko Kamishima Former Furukawa Gardens: May is the season for roses. And the best rose garden in Tokyo is here: The Former Furukawa Gardens.
Tamana Iris Festival Mandy Bartok Over 66,000 purple irises in several varieties bloom in the Takaseura River in late May to early June during the Tamana Iris ...
