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In Japan, as in other parts of the world, ski resorts are often synonymous with winter leisure. Many people flock to these winter wonderlands, drawn…
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LoveLive! Sunshine!! and Numazu: Voices from a Japanese city with a sunny anime success story
Most famous for its anime, LoveLive! Sunshine!! is a multimedia project and a spin-off of the original Love Live! series, featuring a group of high…
Try this awesome photo technique when you visit the Shibuya Sky observation deck
The Shibuya Scramble Square building opened in November 2019 in the busy area around Tokyo’s Shibuya Station. Reproduced with permission from 紗未 Sami (@szuuxlo) On…
Useful in Japan: Four versatile Japanese expressions with a total of 28 meanings!
Japanese Twitter user こあたん Koatan (@KoalaEnglish180) regularly posts illustrated English learning tips gleaned from his daily experiences living in Australia. One of his recent posts,…
How to really enjoy Golden Gai, a famous bar hopping haven in Kabukicho, Tokyo
If you haven’t experienced them already, checking out some of the local pubs and 居酒屋 izakaya (Japanese-style gastropubs) can be a very entertaining way to…
At this Japanese hotel where everyday life gets an upgrade, you’ll want to extend your stay
When you’re making travel plans and deciding where to stay, what are the most important things you consider? When you’re traveling solo, you might want…
Japanese hotel plan gives a whole new way to enjoy your stay through the charm of local communities
When you think, “I want to go on a trip and travel!”, what sort of plans do you make? Whether it be tourist attractions, enjoying…
Gorgeous natural art appears in Shinto shrine’s water ablution pavilion during a cold spell
Winter can be nice too There are many things people hate about winter. Frigid temperatures and heavy snow and ice can cause extra work, delays,…
Feast on grilled eel at a historic restaurant, visit a unique “rabbit shrine” and enjoy a tasty retro pudding in Japan
Start the Year of the Rabbit with a visit to a “Rabbit Shrine” If you happen to be in the Tokyo area as the calendar…
Adorable rabbit papercut art “stamps” available at Japanese shrine for Year of the Rabbit
2023 is the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac which forms the basis of numerous beliefs and practices throughout Asia, including Japan. During…
New Year’s Eve “toshikoshi soba” noodles and recommended Tokyo soba shops to enjoy them
If you happen to be in Japan on December 31st and January 1st, you have an opportunity to participate in one of several Japanese New…
Visit Meiji Shrine on New Year’s Day, shop for “lucky bags,” and have lunch in Omotesando
As some of our readers probably know, it’s a tradition in Japan to usher in the New Year by visiting shrines and temples to pray…
Winter illuminations: Enjoy the beautiful light shows around Tokyo
Get into the holiday spirit by enjoying Tokyo cityscapes enlivened by dazzling illuminations throughout the capital region as the nights grow longer. Shaun Fernando, JAPAN…
Attend a special Blue Lock event in Toei Kyoto Studio Park and visit a shrine famous for sports!
Do you know Blue Lock, which was trending on Twitter during the World Cup together with other soccer-related tags? 世界各国のトレンドに、また #BlueLock がお邪魔しています⚽️‼️ 世界中のエゴイストの皆さんと共に、熱狂の中にいることが幸せです??みんなで #FIFAワールドカップ を応援しましょう?ガンバレ❗️エゴれ❗️日本‼️#サッカー日本代表#ブルーロック#エゴい…
Why vending machines are so popular in Japan
Vending machine paradise Japan is a vending machine paradise. According to an article in IT Media, while their numbers are slowly dipping as a result…