Osaka Station City: Shopping and Food Galore!
The new Osaka Station City opened in 2011. The architects replaced a crowded and boring train station with …
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Kyoto Century Hotel Review
Despite being only a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Station, the city’s train and bus hub, Kyoto Century Hotel …
The 10 Best Water Parks in Japan
Don’t take the Japanese summer for granted. The temperatures might look mild on paper, but the high humidity …
Abeno Harukas: The Skyscraper That Stands Above the Rest
The Abeno Harukas Skyscraper is the tallest building in Japan. It’s also home to Japan’s largest department store …
Nishiki Market: Kyoto’s Pantry of Awesome Food
Kyoto’s stint as Japan’s capital had a lasting impact on Japanese culture, art, and religion… and especially on …
Nagasaki Churches, Christianity, & World Culture
Japan has had a complicated relationship with Western culture. Nagasaki is proof. Some of the Japanese-style buildings haven’t …
Nagasaki Chinatown and Temples
Nagasaki has the oldest Chinese temples in Japan. The city has some of the finest Ming Dynasty temples …
Things to Do in Nagasaki: The Atomic Bomb and Beyond
Nagasaki has a rich cultural history, but it’s mostly known for one tragic event: the atomic bombing on …
K’s House Kyoto Review
K’s House Kyoto: Is It Worth It? No wonder K’s House Kyoto is so popular! Since 2003, …
J-Hoppers Kyoto Review: Is it Worth It?
J-Hoppers Kyoto Guesthouse: A Complete Review To Check Availability and Prices Agoda.com – Recommended for booking accommodations …
Lake Kawaguchi: A Relaxing Escape to Nature
Tired of temples? Need to escape Tokyo and reconnect with nature? Or maybe you just want something active …
Climbing Mt. Fuji: Prepare Yourself
Mt. Fuji: Climbing the Japanese Icon Mt. Fuji looms large in Japan. The mountain’s iconic silhouette appears in …
Kushiro, Hokkaido: Visit While You Can
Kushiro is known as “The Town of Mist” due to its atmospheric weather. The fourth largest city in …
Asahikawa: Experience The Best of Summer in Hokkaido
Summer in Hokkaido has a lot to offer. The prefecture’s gentle summer climate is perfect for flowers; tourists …
Explore Hokkaido: Awesome Sapporo Day Trips
If you visit Sapporo, don’t limit yourself to the activities within the city. While there are many fun …
The Best Cheap Hotels in Shinjuku
Shinjuku has gone through many changes in recent years, but the district is still a nightlife hotspot, home …
Niseko: A Winter Wonderland for Skiers
If your idea of heaven is miles and miles of fresh powder, Niseko is the place for you. …
What to do in Sapporo: A Year-Round Guide
The majority of Sapporo’s visitors come in winter for the city’s famous Snow Festival. Even if your schedule …
Things to Do in Sapporo: Winter Guide
Sapporo in Winter: Amazing Ice Sculptures, Food, and Fun Sapporo has a lot to offer. It’s the Prefectural …
Tokyo Baseball Games: Feel the Energy of the Crowd!
Sumo may be Japan’s national sport, but baseball is Japan’s most popular past time. English professor Horace Wilson …
Nikko Japan: An Ancient Forest, Historic Temples and Haunting Beauty
As you climb the steps to the Taiyuin Mausoleum, birds replace the sound of traffic. Only a few …
Sumo in Tokyo: You Have to See It to Believe It
Watching sumo in Tokyo (or anywhere) live is a highlight of any trip to Japan — even if …
Universal Studios Japan: Pure Magic Despite the Wait
Rather than recreating previous Universal theme parks in Orlando and Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan has developed and expanded …
Koyasan: An Amazing Adventure
Koyasan: Monks, Monasteries, and Mausoleums Koyasan is the closest the modern tourist will come to experiencing the true …
The Imperial Palace Gardens: Find Peace in Japan’s Busiest City
Tokyo’s intense crowds, underground subway passages, and blaring neon lights can make you claustrophobic. The Imperial Palace Gardens …
Shikoku Pilgrimage: 88 Temples to Enlightenment
The 88 Temple Pilgrimage of Shikoku: A Historic Journey Shikoku, the smallest of the four main islands in …
Top 10 Unique Museums in Japan: You’ve Never Seen Anything Like This
Japan is well known for putting its own unique spin on things. Their museums are no different. You’ll …
Sensoji Temple: History, Food, and Amazing Festivals
Sensoji isn’t the just oldest temple in Tokyo. It’s actually much older than Tokyo itself. The temple drew …
Tokyo Station: So Much to See and Do
Are you an architectural aficionado? Or maybe you would prefer to be surrounded by amazing stores and shop …
3 Theme Parks in Japan That Will Blow Your Mind
Japan doesn’t lack theme parks. Serious Disney fans make the pilgrimage to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. In …