Japanese train transforms with the help of 100 school children and summer wind chimes
In Japan, wind chimes are one of the indisputable symbols of summer. Known as fūrin (風鈴) in Japanese, the style of wind chimes most prevalent…
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Japan’s highest-paying part-time summer job? Win chance to visit Okinawa and enjoy a resort
With its beautiful contrast of white walls and blue skies, Umikaji Terrace on Senagajima Island (operated by Resorts Ryukyu Corporation), has been likened to a…
Fuji-Q Highland’s newest attraction opening in July 2022 will be the longest tube slide in Japan
Fuji-Q Highland is one of Japan’s most famous amusement parks. Located in Yamanashi, it’s a place where you can experience record-breaking rides and a great…
Showa retro vibes in the nostalgic Tokyo neighborhood of Shibamata: Top places to visit
Shibamata (柴又) is a nostalgic neighborhood full of charm. It’s also highly underrated. Many tourists prefer going to the big city and choose more flashy…
Japan’s onsen are famous, but its notenburo are even better!
Often described as open-air baths, they include a little adventure ー with views of the ocean, river, or mountains, under the blue sky or bright…
Japanese aquarium’s stick-your-face-here board’s meaning has Twitter puzzled
Stick-your-face-here boards to create memorable travel photos are now a long-standing norm at most tourist attractions, and Japan has no shortage of them with loads…
Masks And Health Insurance: New Guidelines For Tourists As Japan Opens Its Doors
“We have been waiting for more than two years and with so much anticipation for this moment, it feels like it has finally arrived” ー…
Sanrio Puroland announces ‘Character Greeting Residence’ as first new attraction in 6 years
Sanrio’s indoor theme park, Puroland, is a must-visit spot for those who love cute Japanese characters. Located in Tokyo, it opened in 1990, and has…
Six most scenic summer drives in Japan
With the official start of summer coming up in just a few weeks, many people are looking forward to road trips. Japan is no exception,…
Kimono Style: Celebrating in Shimoda With The Black Ships Festival
Shimoda is normally a sleepy fishing community famous for onsen and seafood, but it celebrates the Kurofune Matsuri with parades, flourish and kimono every May….
Now is the best season to photograph Japan’s “shrines that appear out of nowhere”
While Japan is home to a great number of famous shrines in well-traveled locations, sometimes it’s the sight of a shrine’s torii gate in the…
Living in the city? Try hand picking at strawberry farms
Green and red, fragrant and sweet! There are so many opportunities to pick your own strawberries in Kanagawa. Here’s what we found. By Moe Moeda,…
Nagasaki charms with cutest bus stops that have been a healing spot for over 30 years
After Twitter stumbled upon the most terrifying bus stop in Japan a couple of weeks ago, it would seem a more cheerful palate cleanser might…
Treasures along the Arakawa Line: Retro Amusement reopens
Earl Kinmonth / JAPAN Forward The sky cycle loops around the west side of the Arakawa Amusement park. The Sumida River is out of sight…
Photo from the real life holy site of Makoto Shinkai’s Your Name leaves netizens speechless
While there are definitely some photogenic places around Japan that strikingly look like anime scenes come to life, fans use the term seichi (“Holy Ground”…