Enjoy lakeside illuminations and cute alpacas at Tochigi’s Nasu Rindo Lake View park
If you were looking for a place that makes winter illuminations more scenic than they already are, Tochigi prefecture’s Nasu Rindo Lake View park might…
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Japan Travel Guide in Winter: Best Ski Resorts in Hokkaido
If you’re looking for ski resorts during a trip to Japan, Hokkaido has plenty of them. Here are some of the best you’ll find: Rusutsu…
First time in Hokkaido? Here are some of the top sights you shouldn’t miss
Hokkaido, also one of the most popular places to visit in Japan, is known for being a gourmet paradise and also for having the most…
The Breathtaking Hakuba Valley and its Sky/Snowboarding resorts
Hakuba Valley One hour from the Nagano Station, Hakuba Valley has grown in popularity since the 1998 Winter Olympics that was held in the area….
Byōdōin temple: The temple you can hold in the palm of your hand
Photo credit: Connie Sceaphierde Kyoto is perhaps best known for the traditional ancient atmosphere that you can experience by walking through its old streets. It…
Remembering the victims of the Great Hanshin Earthquake as 200,000 lights brighten up the city of Kobe
Photo Credit: Connie Sceaphierde Each year, during December the streets of Kōbe are lit up in an illumination that is made to pull on your…
Dogo Onsen: Have a relaxing soak in Japan’s oldest bathhouse
Located on the western side of the often overlooked island of Shikoku is the ancient bathhouse town of Matsuyama. The small city is steeped in…
Climb the bridge between heaven and earth at Amanohashidate
Kyoto. The proud former capital of Japan, internationally famed as the place where you can still see Geisha and Maiko, drink real matcha in a…
Beautiful Castles and Idyllic Panoramic View during winter in Japan
Source: PR Times Japan has magnificent castles scattered all over the country and each of them is a delight for our eyes as they bring…
New Pokémon Hotel Rooms In Japan Come With Giant Snorlax Plushies
Stay inside a Pokémon Hotel Room in Tokyo or Kyoto with a giant Snorlax cuddle buddy Pokémon fans seeking lodging in Japan were thrilled to…
Enjoy Japanese Specialty Hot Pot Under a Snowy Night in Nagano’s Igloo Restaurant This Winter
Japan is beautiful in every season, and not only is the stunning natural scenery a joy to behold, there’s also plenty of exciting manmade ways…
Nezu Shrine: One of Tokyo’s hidden gems
The quaint little neighborhood of Nezu Home to over 9,000,000 people, Tokyo is the world’s largest and busiest metropolitan city. Add an extra 2 million…
A Festive Fusion of Japanese Culture and Dance Music at “MATSURI Presented by SUNTORY”
Here at grape Japan, we’re always on the lookout for cool events which put a new spin on Japanese culture, especially those which welcome English-speaking…
Japan Disrupts Salaryman Culture with Virtual Snack in Akihabara
Introduction In recent years we’ve seen technology disrupt entire industries, revolutionizing basic services at the heart of our lives. The taxi industry by Uber, television…
Kanto Travel: Top 4 recommended spots for Christmas
It is almost time for Christmas, one of the most exciting events during the year, so we prepared a list of recommended spots if you…