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People waiting at a crosswalk in Shinjuku. There are many tall buildlings in front of them.

The Best Cheap Hotels in Shinjuku

December 2, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Shinjuku has gone through many changes in recent years, but the district is still a nightlife hotspot, home …
People skiing atop a high hill overlooking buildings and the ground below. A snow covered mountain is in the background.

Niseko: A Winter Wonderland for Skiers

November 30, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
If your idea of heaven is miles and miles of fresh powder, Niseko is the place for you. …
The front of the Old Government Building in Sapporo, with a sign in the front that says "WELCOME! HOKKAIDO"

What to Do in Sapporo: A Year-Round Guide

November 24, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
The majority of Sapporo’s visitors come in winter for the city’s famous Snow Festival. Even if your schedule …
A huge snow sculpture of a big building with pillars around. At the bottom of this sculpture are ice pieces that have been illuminated with different colors (blue, pink, yellow).

Things to Do in Sapporo: Winter Guide

November 24, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Sapporo in Winter: Amazing Ice Sculptures, Food, and Fun Sapporo has a lot to offer. It’s the Prefectural …
A group of Tokyo Baseball Japanese Fans cheering in the stands awith one group holding a flag of Japan.

Tokyo Baseball Games: Feel the Energy of the Crowd!

November 24, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Sumo may be Japan’s national sport, but baseball is Japan’s most popular past time.  English professor Horace Wilson …
A wooden dock going over a calm lake. In the background, mountains with clouds over them can be seen.

Nikko Japan: An Ancient Forest, Historic Temples and Haunting Beauty

November 21, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
As you climb the steps to the Taiyuin Mausoleum, birds replace the sound of traffic. Only a few …
Two sumo wrestlers gripping each other's sumo belts while engaged in a match. A referee behind them looks on. Spectators can be seen in the background.

Sumo in Tokyo: You Have to See It to Believe It

November 19, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Watching sumo in Tokyo (or anywhere) live is a highlight of any trip to Japan — even if …
A field of flowers of different colors, all grouped together in rows (white, pink, red, orange, and purple flowers). Green fields and mountains are in the background.

10 Reasons You Should Travel to Hokkaido

November 18, 2017 • Kristen Barrett • No Comments • Places to Visit
By all means, travel to the cities like Tokyo and Kyoto- they’re all spectacular in their own right …
The entrance at Universal Studios Japan decorated with Christmas decorations like lights, ribbons, and a hanging wreath. People are walking towards the entrance.

Universal Studios Japan: Pure Magic Despite the Wait

November 11, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Rather than recreating previous Universal theme parks in Orlando and Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan has developed and expanded …
A lit-up stone path with trees around it at Mt Koya at night.

Koyasan: An Amazing Adventure

November 4, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Koyasan: Monks, Monasteries, and Mausoleums Koyasan is the closest the modern tourist will come to experiencing the true …
An entrance gate that is displaying the sign "Universal Studios Japan" with a "15th" decoration hanging from it.

The Best Hotels Near Universal Studios Japan 

October 28, 2017 • Kristen Barrett • No Comments • Places to Visit
No matter how old you get, there is always something a little magical at the idea of taking …
Reasons to Stay at a Ryokan

Staying at a Ryokan: An Unforgettable Experience

October 22, 2017 • Kristen Barrett • No Comments • Places to Visit
5 Reasons Why You’ll Love Staying at a Ryokan So you’re going to Japan or you’re thinking about …
Imperial Palace Gardens Tokyo

The Imperial Palace Gardens: Find Peace in Japan’s Busiest City

October 21, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Tokyo’s intense crowds, underground subway passages, and blaring neon lights can make you claustrophobic.  The Imperial Palace Gardens …
Matsuyama Sunset

Matsuyama Japan: A Cool Castle, Amazing Onsen, and Using Birds for Fishing!?

October 19, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Matsuyama: A Literary Adventure Matsuyama — and its historic bathhouse, Dogo Onsen — are immortalized in Natsume Soseki’s …
Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage 2nd Temple Gokurakuji

Shikoku Pilgrimage: 88 Temples to Enlightenment

October 19, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
The 88 Temple Pilgrimage of Shikoku: A Historic Journey Shikoku, the smallest of the four main islands in …
Four bunk beds with white and orange stripped sheets and pillows inside of a room in a hostel. The room is bright with sunlight coming through the door.

The 10 Best Hostels in Kyoto That’s Worth Every Cent

October 16, 2017 • Jack Yamashita • No Comments • Places to Visit
You won’t want to rush Kyoto. Japan’s cultural capital deserves all the time you can give it. But …
The living room in the Ritz-Carlton Kyoto Suite room.

The 10 Best Hotels in Kyoto You Have to See

October 15, 2017 • TheTrueJapan • No Comments • Places to Visit
Kyoto is certainly one of Japan’s most-known tourism spots, even if it quite a bit smaller than cities …
A tall pagoda surrounded by green trees, with a waterfall in the background.

The Complete Japan Travel Guide

October 14, 2017 • TheTrueJapan • No Comments • Places to Visit
Whether you visit Japan for a short stay or a long vacation, this complete Japan travel guide will …
Small Japanese style cat figurines on a wooden surface.

Top 10 Unique Museums in Japan: You’ve Never Seen Anything Like This

October 9, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Japan is well known for putting its own unique spin on things. Their museums are no different.  You’ll …
Sensoji Temple at Night with lit up laterns in front of it.

Sensoji Temple: History, Food, and Amazing Festivals

October 8, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Sensoji isn’t the just oldest temple in Tokyo. It’s actually much older than Tokyo itself.  The temple drew …
A wide shot of the Tokyo SkyTree and Solamachi, and the many buildings in Tokyo.

Tokyo Skytree and Solamachi: More Than a Pretty View

October 7, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Would you like to view Tokyo from the world’s tallest tower?  Then Tokyo Skytree is just what you’re …
The outside of Tokyo Station, with the street lamps lit up.

Tokyo Station: So Much to See and Do

October 1, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Are you an architectural aficionado? Or maybe you would prefer to be surrounded by amazing stores and shop …
Huis Ten Bosch - A Windmill can be seen in the foreground with a river, house, and big building in the background.

3 Theme Parks in Japan That Will Blow Your Mind

September 29, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Japan doesn’t lack theme parks.  Serious Disney fans make the pilgrimage to Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. In …
Mt. Wakakusa-Yama. Fireworks can be seen in the sky and a lit up temple building on the right side.

The Top 10 Festivals in Japan

September 24, 2017 • Celia Jenkins • No Comments • Places to Visit
Japan has thousands of festivals each year. The cherry blossom festival and summer-time firework displays take place all …
The outside of the Ikebukuro Sunshine City Mall in Japan.

Things to Do in Ikebukuro: Fun For Everyone

September 23, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Ikebukuro: Japan’s Female Otaku Scene Ikebukuro is filled with so many things to do. You can enjoy aquariums, …
A street in Shibuya, with many people walking around looking at the various shops.

Shibuya: The Heart of Street Fashion

September 20, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
What to Do in Shibuya During the Day Move over Ginza! Shibuya is rapidly replacing the glamorous department …
The famous crossing intersection in Shibuya taken from a Bird's Eye View.

Shibuya After Dark: Tokyo’s Best Entertainment

September 20, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Shibuya is a shopper’s paradise by day. After dark, the district becomes THE nightlife hotspot in Tokyo.  You …
Ueno Park Tokyo - People walking a long a walking path with trees on both sides, as well as people sitting down on benches in front of a small pond.

Ueno Park: Something for Everyone

September 14, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Can you picture one thousand cherry trees in full blossom?  Do you crave ancient temples with beautiful architecture?  …
Odaiba,Tokyo at night with the Ferris wheel lit up with vibrant colors of green, blue, yellow, and red.

Odaiba Japan: A Seaside Playground for All Ages

September 4, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Do you enjoy interactive museums, arcades, shopping, or architectural feats of genius? How about cars, cosplay, beaches, or …
Some of the huge buildings lit up at night in Ginza. A yellow taxi can be seen driving by.

Ginza: Tokyo’s Glamorous Past

August 22, 2017 • Louise • No Comments • Places to Visit
Chic shopping, world-class cuisine, and awe-inspiring architecture await you.  Ginza is THE place to window shop in Tokyo. …

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