The most stunning and unique Starbucks coffee stores you can only find in Japan
The International coffee chain has been a huge hit globally, but in Japan, Starbucks is on a different scale. Starbucks in Japan offers limited-time goods…
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Sensōji Temple’s Kaminarimon Gate Gets a New Giant Lantern
With social distancing measures keeping everyone away from one another, this lockdown is the perfect time for a make-over. What better time to restart than…
Kumano region tops poll as Japan’s no. 1 travel destination for 2020
The Kumano region, Japan’s spectacular “land of the gods”, has won the top tourism award in a poll of GaijinPot readers, who were asked to…
A day in the Andersen Park in Funabashi: A park that it surpasses USJ in popularity
I remember reading the famous works of the Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen when I was a child and I loved it so much that…
Coming Soon: Japan’s Only Icebreaker Sightseeing Boat Trip
Experience a trip on an Icebreaker ship in Hokkaido this spring as the ship returns to Lake Akan from April 21 to April 28. Japan’s…
Tokyo hostel ingeniously offers open-dated “post-pandemic” pre-purchase plan
While the novel coronavirus has caused an unprecedented downturn in the tourism industry around the world, the postponement of the Olympic Games, combined with the…
Drone Movie Contest 2020 winner pairs ninjas and drones in an impressive promotion video
Known for their stealth and speed, microdrones arguably share some of the abilities that ninjas were prized for. Taking a hint from this possible connection…
Enjoy casual Japanese dining, traditional sweets and gift shopping at “Tokyo Midtown Hibiya” shopping center
A natural segue from a visit to the Imperial Palace and Hibiya Park During your stay in Tokyo, chances are you will want to visit…
Experience pottery classes in Omotesando at the studio of the best ceramic artist in Japan Taku Nakano
When you think of Tokyo, the word relaxing hardly comes to mind and most people always seem to be in a hurry. In Tokyo, places…
Japan Travel Guide: Exploring the beautiful islands chain Goto Retto
Traveling to Japan, but looking for a more tranquil place full of nature, with both mountains and beaches? You are also looking for unique sceneries…
Introducing the Top 5 Beautiful Na no Hana Yellow Fields in Kanto Japan
Vividly yellow-painted elegant flowers can be seen from Mid-February to May across the Kanto area and the beautiful shades of yellow will fill your hearts…
Is this the same country? See how Tokyo transformed from the Showa Period to now
From Showa to Heisei and now, to Reiwa, Japan has suffered many changes and many have realized how the scenery gradually changes and became something…
Rent a Goldfish During Your Hotel Stay at the Shigakko Goldfish Festival
Giant goldfish are coming to light up the Hoshino Resort, Aomoriya as a part of the Shigakko Goldfish Festival from June 1 to August 31,…
Cherry, Peach, and Plum Blossoms – Can You Tell Them Apart?
Spring is slowly but surely sweeping across Japan. And every year it brings…well hay fever for the unlucky. But also FLOWERS! Tourists from all over…
Enjoy real Japanese home cooking with hosting service airKitchen
Have you ever wondered how to make okonomiyaki, tempura, or Japanese style curry? AirKitchen is a new kitchen sharing service that offers visitors to Japan…