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 …
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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 …
10 Reasons You Should Travel to Hokkaido
By all means, travel to the cities like Tokyo and Kyoto- they’re all spectacular in their own right …
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 Best Hotels Near Universal Studios Japan
No matter how old you get, there is always something a little magical at the idea of taking …
Staying at a Ryokan: An Unforgettable Experience
5 Reasons Why You’ll Love Staying at a Ryokan So you’re going to Japan or you’re thinking about …
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 …
Matsuyama Japan: A Cool Castle, Amazing Onsen, and Using Birds for Fishing!?
Matsuyama: A Literary Adventure Matsuyama — and its historic bathhouse, Dogo Onsen — are immortalized in Natsume Soseki’s …
Shikoku Pilgrimage: 88 Temples to Enlightenment
The 88 Temple Pilgrimage of Shikoku: A Historic Journey Shikoku, the smallest of the four main islands in …
The 10 Best Hostels in Kyoto That’s Worth Every Cent
You won’t want to rush Kyoto. Japan’s cultural capital deserves all the time you can give it. But …
The 10 Best Hotels in Kyoto You Have to See
Kyoto is certainly one of Japan’s most-known tourism spots, even if it quite a bit smaller than cities …
The Complete Japan Travel Guide
Whether you visit Japan for a short stay or a long vacation, this complete Japan travel guide will …
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 Skytree and Solamachi: More Than a Pretty View
Would you like to view Tokyo from the world’s tallest tower? Then Tokyo Skytree is just what you’re …
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 …
The Top 10 Festivals in Japan
Japan has thousands of festivals each year. The cherry blossom festival and summer-time firework displays take place all …
Things to Do in Ikebukuro: Fun For Everyone
Ikebukuro: Japan’s Female Otaku Scene Ikebukuro is filled with so many things to do. You can enjoy aquariums, …
Shibuya: The Heart of Street Fashion
What to Do in Shibuya During the Day Move over Ginza! Shibuya is rapidly replacing the glamorous department …
Shibuya After Dark: Tokyo’s Best Entertainment
Shibuya is a shopper’s paradise by day. After dark, the district becomes THE nightlife hotspot in Tokyo. You …
Ueno Park: Something for Everyone
Can you picture one thousand cherry trees in full blossom? Do you crave ancient temples with beautiful architecture? …
Odaiba Japan: A Seaside Playground for All Ages
Do you enjoy interactive museums, arcades, shopping, or architectural feats of genius? How about cars, cosplay, beaches, or …
Ginza: Tokyo’s Glamorous Past
Chic shopping, world-class cuisine, and awe-inspiring architecture await you. Ginza is THE place to window shop in Tokyo. …
Things to Do in Shinjuku at Night
Shinjuku After Dark: A Wealth of Night Life Shinjuku is a different place after dark. The neon signs …
Things to Do in Shinjuku in the Day
Daytime Shinjuku: Something for Everyone Shinjuku’s skyscrapers are an iconic Tokyo sight. If you’ve ever seen a clip …
Top 10 Free Things to do in Tokyo
It is very easy to spend money in Tokyo. Between the world-class shopping available in Ginza and Odaiba’s …