Enjoy a secret Mount Fuji view with this ‘Scenic Morning Trek’ from Hoshinoya Fuji
When Winter is over and the snow melts away, the mountain slopes awaken, greenery sprouts and nature springs into life. That’s when the complete mountaineering…
Sightseeing
Rengatei: venerable Ginza eaterie is birthplace of yōshoku classics like tonkatsu and omurice
Foodies often imagine that every country has its own distinctive eating habits. Ironically, the obsessive interest in national differences is one of the consequences of…
A trip to Snow Monkey Park in the mountains of Nagano prefecture
The troop of snow monkeys that bathe in a hot spring in Jigokudani in the mountains of Nagano prefecture has become one of the most…
Shin-Aso Bridge to open in March, five years after Kumamoto Earthquakes
Not too long ago, during April of 2016, the southern Japan island of Kyushu was hit by a series of strong tremors, which collectively have…
Matsumoto Castle: an irresistible air of composure and grace
Matsumoto Castle (松本城, Matsumoto-jō) is one of the best-known of Japan’s historic castles, alongside Himeji Castle in Hyogo prefecture and Kumamoto Castle in Kyushu. The castle is…
Tokyo Tower lights-up with kanji for ‘hope’ on Chinese New Year 2021
Celebrate Chinese New Year from the comfort of your own home this year, with this humble light-up for hope at Tokyo Tower. Tokyo tower will…
Japanese photographer captures ethereal image of “the castle in the clouds” at night
Did you know that there are several castles in Japan known as “castles in the sky”? When the weather conditions are just right, a sea…
Studio Ghibli Theme Park will have it’s own real life Howl’s Moving Castle
While Studio Ghibli fans were thrilled to hear that an official theme park for the beloved animation studio would be opening up in Japan, the…
Tajima Island Escape – The private island getaway you need right now
Feeling trapped under the new SOE? Want to travel somewhere but have reservations due to the ongoing coronavirus? We don’t blame you. Life under the…
Photographer captures perfect shots of Japan’s Great Buddha “crying”
Japan boasts several impressive “Great Buddha” statues, but the Ushiku Daibutsu in Ibaraki prefecture is perhaps its most photogenic. Surrounded by beautiful flower gardens, the…
Japanese photographer captures stunning view of snow-covered Kyoto Sandbar
In winter, due to dryness, less moisture particles in the air, and stable air current, the sky is generally clearer compared to what it is…
‘Japan, as not seen in the guidebooks’ – Chris Broad on conveying a Japan that even Japanese people overlook
He was nominated to call out the Word of the Year in 2017, cycled 2,000km across Japan on a pushbike (not a racer), suffered defeat…
Japanese photog captures mystical scene of a torii gate standing in the golden mist of dawn
Yahiko Village 彌彦村 is home to Yahiko Shrine 彌彦神社, one of the most famous powerful spots in Niigata Prefecture. The “Ōtorii (Great Gate)” 大鳥居 of…
Yokohama Doll Museum celebrates Hina Matsuri with special Yukako Goto exhibition
No matter the time of year, there’s always an upcoming festival ready to steal the show in Japan. Some festivities may vary from region to…
Japan’s first permanent urban ropeway to open in Yokohama city from April
It is no secret that Japan prides itself on its transportation industry. If you’ve been to Japan it’s highly unlikely that you’ve missed an opportunity…