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…
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Noodle lovers can now stay in ramen shop hotel rooms in Japan with free ramen goodies
Without even touching on love hotels (and the many themed-rooms found within them), Japan certainly offers a lot of lodging experiences with very specific themes….
Atami city’s favorite pudding parlor says thank you in a very delicious way!
Japan has a long history of importing foods from overseas and, through a certain Japanese je ne sais quois, giving them a makeover into exquisite…
Sukumizuage: Okinawa fishing news wording leads to humorous misunderstanding online
A headline from the Ryūkyū Shimpō, Okinawa’s top newspaper, has gone viral on Twitter today due to a possible interpretation of the wording. The headline…
Okinawa’s newest theme park focuses on kawaii culture
In Japan, Kawaii Culture is everywhere. From the frilly lace sleeves of Lolita fashionistas and colourful accessory hoarding skills of Decora Kei enthusiasts, to the…
Come see Nijo Castle in a different light this summer at this light-up festival
Nijō Castle is holding a light-up festival during the cooler evenings of summer 2020. The world heritage site will hold the “Nijō Castle x Naked…
You can now visit the setting of “A Whisker Away” in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture
About A Whisker Away If you have Netflix or if you’re an anime fan, you’re probably aware of A Whisker Away. It’s a touching story…
Grandaughter asks grandpa why he became bus driver and manga tells his compelling response
There is a lot us young rapscallions can learn from older generations. While the culturally sensitive and information-dense lifestyles of millennials and Gen Zers have…
Experience the traditional delights of Japanese summer nights at Suzumushi Cafe
For those who live in the Tokyo area, the novel coronavirus pandemic has put limits on summer vacation plans. Many residents do not wish to…
Top spots for firefly viewing on summer nights in Japan
Firefly viewing is an activity many people enjoy during summertime, from late May to August, in many parts of the Japanese archipelago. The fireflies, known…
Miniature landscapes capture the quintessence of memorable Arashiyama, Kyoto
Situated in the far west of Kyoto, Arashiyama is the second-most famous sightseeing district in the area. Renowned for its majestic and otherworldly towering bamboo…
Get your adventure on this summer, with the Lake Moniwa kayaking tour!
Let out your inner adventurer this summer with a kayaking tour in Fukushima Prefecture. Taking advantage of the natural beauty of the conservation area: the…
New Japanese camping site gives travelers gorgeous Princess Mononoke village-esque experience
Maybe the only way to actually experience the Emishi Village featured in Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke is to visit the upcoming Studio Ghibli theme park,…
Japan must look to the medical industry to save its flat-lining tourism industry!
Of the many industries that have been decimated by the spread of COVID-19 around the globe, the tourism industry is perhaps hardest hit. The story…
Soar like an eagle at this adventure park in central Japan
You’ve heard of abseiling, you know what bungee jumping is, and you’ve at least watched a video or two of someone throw themselves off of…