Photographer captures stunning shots of mountain shrine blanketed in snow
Japanese Twitter user and photographer Yuji Shibasaki (@Yuji_48) writes that he focuses on snapping shots of night views and starry skies in Tokyo and Saitama….
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Pikachu announces new colorful Pokémon manhole covers installed in Nara prefecture
Pokémon fans in Japan have recently been treated to a project called Pokéfuta, or Poké Lids, which has seen Pokémon-themed manhole covers installed in towns…
Photographer captures perfectly timed shots of Japan’s beautiful Shirakawa-go
You may remember Japanese photographer Hisa (@Hisa0808) for his gorgeous set of photos showing off the historic mountain settlement of Shirakawa-go blanketed in snow. The…
Jewerium: a magical winter lights event at Enoshima Aquarium
Enoshima Aquarium is holding a special winter event entitled ‘Jewerium.’ The name is a combination of ‘jewel’ and ‘aquarium’. The organisers of the event say…
A trip to Todoroki Valley, Tokyo’s tucked-away green oasis
Tokyo has its share of immaculately manicured gardens and even has some spacious parks, but it’s hard to find a place of untended nature where…
Haunting photography of abandoned and submerged Japanese village draws survival horror comparisons
You may remember Maeyama’s (@xxakaxxv), a talented Japanese photographer who seeks out gorgeous scenery in western Japan, for their capturing of a magical train ride…
Photographer’s stunning shots of gorgeous mountain temple look straight out of an anime
Impressive photographer Iori Takano (Twitter, Instagram) focuses her camera lens on the striking seasonal scenery and vibrant natural color found across Japan, with a particular…
Website for Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan lets you virtually explore park, delicious food
In November 2020, Universal Studios Japan announced a February 4th, 2021 opening date for its long awaited Super Nintendo World, an area of the park…
Kyoto hotel opens gorgeous traditional machiya style Hello Kitty room
If you’ve ever visited or even stayed at traditional places in Kyoto, you might have come across the word machiya (町屋). The term directly translates…
World Heritage Site Kinkakuji Temple emerges from renovations more resplendent than ever
From September 1, 2020, Kyoto-bound visitors intent on seeing the World Heritage Site of Kinkakuji Temple 金閣寺, known in English as “The Golden Pavilion,” have…
Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden announces park opening for early spring flower viewing
The name Mount Rokko refers to a mountain range that runs approximately 56 kilometers across the southern central prefecture of Hyogo. It is a symbolic…
Enjoy Drive-Through Strawberry Picking at Tokyo Tower
2021’s first month brings us an exciting and unique event organized by a collaboration between Saga Prefecture, JA (Japan Agriculture Cooperatives) Group of Saga, and…
Japanese service lends “Weathering with You” clear umbrellas with Hina floating in the sky
On January 3rd, 2021, Makoto Shinkai’s popular 2019 romantic fantasy anime film 天気の子 Weathering with You will be broadcast on Japanese television for the first…
Stop at the world’s largest outdoor bathroom on a day trip along the scenic Kominato Railway
The Kominato Line in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, which has been operating since 1917, is one of Japan’s most famous local railway lines. It uses…
Japanese mountain hot spring town transforms into gorgeous winter wonderland
Ginzan Onsen (銀山温泉, Silver Mountain Hot Spring) is located in the mountains of Yamagata prefecture. While the traditional hot spring and surrounding town are splendid…