Stuck-at-home travelers turn to virtual trips during the summer months of the pandemic
The ongoing pandemic has changed the landscape in Japan. While certainly not alone, the country has seen a dramatic change in the industries that keep…
Sightseeing
Tokyo Residents can get 50% OFF entry to Tokyo Skytree until August 23rd
The world’s tallest tower, Tokyo Skytree located in Sumida Ward, has a bit of a reputation as being on the pricey side when it comes…
Surround yourself in Hello Kitty with themed hotel room in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood
Character and anime-themed rooms are a fun way to combine your hobbies and passions with your accommodations when you visit Japan. If you love Hello…
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Have You Seen a UFO Lately?
Nobuo Serizawa, JAPAN Forward The buzz over whether a white object observed hovering in the skies over Miyagi and Fukushima Prefectures on the morning of…
A visit to the Tokyo Metro Museum in Kasai
Now that the state of emergency has been lifted, Tokyo’s museums are once again welcoming visitors. The Tokyo Metro Museum offers a fascinating look at…
Check out Chansey’s nine new one-of-a-kind manhole covers in Fukushima Prefecture
Pokemon manhole covers in Japan If you’ve been following Pokemon-related goings-on in Japan, you may have heard of Pokemon-themed manhole covers. If the existence of…
TeamLab art exhibition turns acorn forest into a gorgeous wonderland of color
TeamLab is a group that creates art work with the latest digital technology. They are an upcoming organization displaying amazing artwork in both Japan and…
Let your creativity flow with this “Art x Onsen” resort stay in Hakone
Express your creative side this autumn with an art themed stay at Hoshino Resorts Kai Sengokuhara. A special plan has been especially planned by the…
How we became modern: a trip to Tokyo Advertising Museum
The Tokyo Advertising Museum in Shinbashi is the only museum dedicated to the history of advertising in Japan. It was opened in 2002 to commemorate…
JR East Announces Half-Price Shinkansen Tickets until March 2021
Japan’s tourism industry has suffered this year due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Cherry blossom season in March and April saw parks closed to curb…
80,000 sunflowers take center stage at Osaka’s Himawari Festa
Japan has a number of festivals spread across the year which pay honour to the country’s numerous plants and flowers. In spring we have the…
Recommendations of major summer festivals in Kansai that you shouldn’t miss
Kansai is well-known for its many interesting annual festivals. The region is also home to various events, especially during summertime. If you are planning a…
Take a ride on this retro bus and travel back in time to the Edo era in Shiojiri
Shiojiri City in Nagano Prefecture, is a small mountainside getaway proud of both it’s award winning wineries and Edo-era aesthetics that have been preserved throughout…
Test your courage at the Kimodameshi Exhibition in Sendai
If you’re not a creepy crawly fan, then watch out as there are some seriously freaky critters about!(also be warned, this article has some images…
New shopping area “Hill Side” opened in Gotemba Premium Outlets near Mount Fuji
One of Japan’s most popular outlet malls, if not the most popular, is the Gotemba Premium Outlets located in Shizuoka, in Gotemba City. The mall…