Major events and festivals happening in Japan during Autumn
Japan has something unique to offer every season and, in my opinion, autumn is one of the best seasons to visit the country because of…
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Differences between Hirosaki Neputa, Goshogawara Tachineputa, and Aomori Nebuta
Nebuta, Neputa, and Tachineputa are summer festivals held in the Aomori Prefecture. However, many people are confused about which is which. In this article, I…
Solve this time travel mystery game on the Osakan railway lines
Take part in this special mystery tour game around Osaka which is being held to celebrate 50 years since the opening of the Kita-Osaka Express…
Sandshrew expands Tottori takeover with even more one-of-a-kind Pokemon manhole covers
In recent years, intrepid Pokemon trainers in Japan have been treated to a series of original ‘Poke Lids’. These are manhole covers with awesome, original…
Blue, blue and more blue in Yokohama city
Blue is the colour that represents the port city of Yokohama. Not only is it surrounded by the deep blue of Tokyo Bay, but it…
One-of-a-kind Gyarados and Red Gyarados manhole covers installed by Lake Biwa
Just about everything that exists in Japan has a Pokemon version of it. From clothing, to trains,to cakes, Pokemon are everywhere, brightening up people’s lives….
View the mid-autumn Harvest Moon from Roppongi Hills Sky Deck
p>With clear skies only second to Winter, Autumn is the best season to get together and enjoy the night sky. Coincidentally it is also the…
Come and meet Sumida Aquarium’s new baby Green Sea Turtles
Come visit Sumida Aquarium from September 13th to meet two new adorable faces in the Coral Reef area. The Ogasawara Islands, also known as the…
Take a closer look at Mt. Fuji with this unique sightseeing flight (Go to Travel)
Have your plans to conquer Mount Fuji in 2020 fallen off of the COVID-19 cliff? Don’t wait until the trails reopen and see Japan’s biggest…
Stunning photography of beautiful garden in Kyoto draws comparisons to Studio Ghibli and Makoto Shinkai
Often billed as the traditional culture center of Japan, Kyoto is home to a plethora of beautiful temples, shrines, and especially gardens. One of the…
JR-West Hotels entice travellers with ‘GoTo West Japan’ discounts
‘Go-To’ is the Japanese government’s nationwide campaign to encourage domestic tourism in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Fear of contracting the disease has kept…
Abandoned “endless temple road” tunnel in Japan is a chilling beauty
“Haikyo” is the Japanese word for “ruins”, but is often used in reference to the hobby of seeking out and exploring abandoned and sometimes even…
Nasu Kogen Rindo Lake Family Ranch pays tribute to classic anime “Heidi, Girl of the Alps”
Located three-and-a-half hours away from Tokyo, the lakeside leisure park area and family ranch at Nasu Kogen Rindo Lake is 300,000 square meters large and…
Seemingly abandoned building hides cafe with breathtaking ocean view and retrofuture design
If you’re driving along Route 11 in Sanuki, Kagawa Prefecture, situated along the Seto Inland Sea, you may not notice it at all. With its…
Come celebrate 8 years of Tokyo Skytree this October
This May marks 8 years since the grand opening of the world’s tallest tower; Tokyo Skytree. However, with COVID-19 shutting down businesses, venues and events…