This weekend, see the gorgeous “Diamond Fuji” sunset from the Tokyo Skytree observation deck
Twice a year, once around February 3rd or 4th and once around November 6th or 7th, there’s an opportunity to capture a famous view of…
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Contest-winning photo shows a fairytale scene of fawns in Nara and beautiful fall foliage
Do you miss Japan (or hope to visit) in the future? As the pandemic is preventing travel for most, those who have an interest Japan…
Strange markings on side of building in Japanese town turn out to be a clever play on words
Sometimes you’ll be walking through a Japanese town and you’ll come across an unusual marking on the side of a building. If you’re a foreign…
Japanese photog captures verdant plains, red hills, and snowy mountains in one stunning shot
For most of us, it’s very rare that we can capture a shot that perfectly expresses the changes of the seasons. But “perfect shots” seem…
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Find the Colors of Kimetsu no Yaiba in a Garden of Illuminated Flowers
The beauty of things seasonal lie in their ephemeral nature – that fleeting moment when they can be most appreciated. There is a certain excitement…
Hello Kitty collabs with Laid-Back Camp to present charms of Yamanashi Pref. & camping
Hello Kitty’s new hobby: camping According to her profile on her official fans site, Hello Kitty’s hobbies are “baking cookies and making pancakes; origami; foreign…
Light up the darkness of 2020 with Wakayama’s winter illumination event; Festa Luce
Halloween has come to an end and all things spooktacular are beginning to bow down to the season of mulled wine, mince pies and merriment….
Discover the charm of Miyagi Prefecture with the help of Lapras
Put your exploring boots on and get ready to discover Miyagi prefecture with the support of lovable Pokémon character; Lapras. To begin your tour of…
Art Aquarium’s incredible exhibition now in the Historical City of Kyoto!
Japan is the perfect blend between technology and tradition, and Art Aquarium is one of the many examples that succeeded in combining the two elements…
Japan Travel Guide: The Seiko Museum in Ginza
The Seiko Museum is a popular spot to visit in Japan and is operated by no other than Seiko, the worldwide known watch manufacturer. In…
The mysterious Lake Biwa and the creatures inside: Fishing in the largest lake of Japan
Biwa-ko (琵琶湖), known as Lake Biwa in English, is one of the largest lakes in Japan and is the only ancient lake of the archipelago…
This school in Chiba is taking a cultural trip to Kansai using Minecraft!
They say there is a silver lining behind every cloud. Although 2020 has been one of the worst years in living memory, with COVID-19 nearly…
A psycho-geographical day trip to the Koppakatsu execution grounds
Of the three execution grounds of Edo-era Tokyo, the busiest was Koppakatsu. It is said that 100-200,000 criminals were beheaded at Koppakatsu during the Tokugara…
Higanbana: Various meanings of the red spider lily and where to view it in Japan
Many of you might be familiar with the crimson flowers because of anime. Popular series such as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Hell Girl, or…
A hauntastic treat available at Eggs n’ Things stores across Japan
Get yourself down to Eggs n’ Things this October for a spooktacular and hauntastic treat! All stores across Japan will include a special “halloween seasonal…