Space-bound kumade at Tori no Ichi Festival will ‘rake up’ good fortune from outer space
Asakusa’s Tori no Ichi festival which takes place annually in November on the days of the rooster (modeled after the Chinese lunar calendar system that…
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Galarian Farfetch’d and 7 more Pokemon join the ranks of Japan’s Pokemon manhole covers in Chiba
Tourist attractions don’t have to be big and flashy, in some parts of Japan there’s even stuff worth seeing at your feet while walking outside….
Japan’s first ‘highest altitude fireworks’ display to be held on slopes of Mt. Fuji
Though fireworks are most commonly associated with summer festivals in Japan, there’s no rule that says you can’t enjoy them year round; and during the…
Vulpix and Alolan Vulpix take over Hokkaido with even more awesome Pokemon manhole covers
Manhole covers featuring characters from a hit series are one creative way to bring more visitors to obscure regions of Japan. But the ones starring…
Saitama’s first Pokélids land in Tokorozawa, Japan’s home of Aviation
What started a few years back as a campaign to encourage tourism to some of Japan’s lesser known areas, has now turned into a full-blown…
Japanese town’s telephone box delivers quite a fright at night
It can be scary to walk in the street at night when the area is dark, even if there are streetlights installed. This is what…
Hiking Kyoto’s Mt. Hiei
If you happen to be in the Kansai area and want to enjoy nature for a day, then check out Mt. Hiei. Mt. Hiei and…
COVID-19 Can’t Stop the Wanders of the Traveling Cat
The young Iicha feline has traveled through all 47 prefectures in Japan multiple times, and with her seasonal snaps and outfits, has gathered thousands of…
Holding on to to summer – 15,000 sunflowers still in bloom in Ibaraki prefecture
With the colder weather already starting to take hold, the majority of us are beginning to look forward to cozying up under the kotatsu with…
Explore the surface of The Moon at Tottori Sand Dunes this November
If you’re a lunar-curious soul and have always been fascinated by the moon and the idea of being in outer space, this ‘astronaut experience’ taking…
Strings Hotel Nagoya offers rooms inspired by the world of Disney’s Frozen
The Strings Hotel Nagoya in Japan is presenting two Disney’s Frozen themed stay plans in original concept rooms. A day-stay plan with Afternoon Tea “FROZEN–Snow…
A rare event: Oiran Courtesans take to the streets under fireworks at Edo Wonderland this Saturday
In celebration of it’s 35th year since opening, Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura will hold a special ‘Autumn Night in Edo’ event to express gratitude for…
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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kagoshima’s Jellyfish are like Mystical Cherry Blossoms in the Bay
From a distance, the water looked like a flower raft where the cherry blossom petals have scattered in the wind at the end of Spring,…
Which is your favourite? Japan’s iconic landmark signs ranked by popularity
Dive into the treasure box that is Japan and you’re sure to find a little bit of iconic magic no matter where you go, from…
Stop fretting and keep shredding with Burton Step On rentals at Inawashiro Ski Resort
Despite being one of the snowiest places in the world during winter, instead of becoming a deadzone, the Japanese mountains truly come to life when…