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 …
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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 …
Things to Do in Akihabara: An Otaku’s Guide
Akihabara: Geek Culture, Maid Cafes, and Electronics Galore Akihabara is well known as the electronics center of Japan. While …
Japan Cherry Blossom Viewing: Top 3 Spots in Tokyo
Japan Cherry Blossoms: The 3 Best Places in Tokyo to See Sakura Japan takes its enthusiasm for cherry …
Japan on a Budget: The Complete Guide to Cheap Travel in Japan
How to Travel Japan on a Budget: The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need Is is possible to travel …
Arima Onsen: One of the Oldest Hot Springs in Japan
Arima Onsen is a natural hot spring resort in Hyogo prefecture, and is Japan’s third oldest hot spring. …
4 Amazing Animal Islands in Japan
Surrounded by Cats, Bunnies, and Foxes: A Taste of Cute Animal Islands in Japan Japan’s animal attractions can …
Tsukiji Fish Market: All You Need to Know
Tsukiji Fish Market: Japan at its Freshest **Note: The inner market has moved to its new location called …
Kinkakuji: Tourist Trap or Treasure?
Is Kinkakuji Worth Visiting? The key to enjoying Kinkakuji (aka The Golden Pavilion) is to get there …
Fushimi Inari Shrine
You’ve probably seen photos of Fushimi Inari Shrine (Taisha) without knowing it. The iconic photo of the many …
Kiyomizudera Temple: Kyoto’s Finest Temple
Kiyomizudera: Full of Surprises Photos of Kiyomizudera always show the temple’s signature wooden verandah, constructed in the Edo …
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Adjacent to Shukkei-en Garden, the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum is an unhurried way to spend a few hours …
Shukkeien Garden: Escape the City
Shukkei-En is a wonderful garden to feel peace and enjoy nature. This downtown park is a recreation of …
Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium
For a completely different taste of Hiroshima, the Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium is a newly completed baseball stadium. …
Hiroshima Castle: Rebuilt from the Ashes
Hiroshima Castle: A Cool Little Replica The castle grounds were used as army barracks during the war, making it …
The Former Bank of Japan (Kyu-Nichi-Gin)
Most people that go to Hiroshima have plans to visit Peace Park and Museum. Why would you go …
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: Beauty Born out of Tragedy After a visit to the somber Hiroshima Memorial Museum, …
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Visiting the Peace Memorial Park, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome is not easy, …
The Best Time to Visit Japan: A Complete Guide
When Is the Best Time to Visit Japan? This complete guide will give you all of the information …
Is Osaka Castle Worth Visiting?
Osaka Castle: The Most Touristy Castle in Japan? Any of you castle buffs will know that there are …
Osaka Aquarium – Explore Mysterious Creatures of the Sea
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan One of the largest aquariums in the world, Kaiyukan (Osaka Aquarium) is considered one of …
Naramachi: A Town of “Monkeys”
Naramachi: Shiryokan – A “Monkey Museum” in Nara One of my favorite things to do when I travel …
Nara National Museum: Amazing Buddhist Art
The Nara National Museum: A Treat for Art Lovers Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 to …
Ōkōchi Sansō: A Garden of Beauty
Ōkōchi Sansō: An Enchanting Japanese Garden Kyoto is a top tourist destination in Japan, and one of the …
Monkey Park Iwatayama : Where Monkeys Roam Free
There are so many amazing things to see in Kyoto. It’s one of the top tourist destinations in …
Kamakura Hiking Trail: A Scenic Journey Through Nature
An Easy Hike with Sights Along the Way For hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers, life in Tokyo (as …
Shokozan Tokeiji Temple: The “Divorce Temple”
Shokozan Tokeiji Temple: A Refuge for Women Seeking Divorce If you’re heading off on the Kamakura Hiking Trail, …
Hase Temple (Hase-Dera): History and Beauty
Hase-dera Temple: Home to One of the Largest Wooden Sculptures in Japan At about an hour outside of …
Ginkaku-Ji: The “Silver” Pavilion
Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavillion) is often associated with the similarly named Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion). Kin means gold, and gin …
