Kyoto Light Festival Is An Enchanting New Tradition Of Lights and Sounds
As if Japanese culture weren’t already abundant in traditional practices and events already, Kyoto now has a brand new annual tradition — the Light Festival…
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Boats Look Like They Are Floating In Midair Over Kashiwa Island’s Crystal Clear Oceans
The Italian island of Lampedusa is widely known for its pristine beaches, and oceans so transparent that boats look like they are floating in midair….
Sweeping Aerial Footage Shows The Beauty Of Kyoto’s Rural Side
While Tokyo offers so much exciting and bustling eye candy, Kyoto is often considered the heart of traditional Japan, and rightfully so. The ancient capital…
Simply Breathtaking 4K Videos Of Japanese Shrine Shows Off Beautiful Passing Of Seasons
Spend enough time in Japan and you may eventually grow confused or even weary of how locals boast of the country’s four seasons, as if…
Ghibli Museum’s New Exhibit Extravaganza Will Let Adults Ride The Catbus This Summer
Fans of Studio Ghibli that have visited Japan have most likely had the pleasure of making a trip to the not-so-easy to get into Ghibli…
Japan’s Next Big Amusement Park “Legoland” Is Extremely Large
Japan loves amusement parks. Even as the digital gaming and virtual reality boom is slowly taking away the fun of meeting real people, Japanese folks…
Hypnotic Time Lapse Pulls You Through A Tokyo That Never Stops Moving
The word “Tokyo” carries a lot of weight to it. Although used to refer to Japan’s emblematic city, the city’s name is an umbrella over…
870 Years And 55 Generations: A Look At Japan’s Oldest Sake Brewer
Sake means a lot of different things to different people. Hangovers, the perfect complement to fine Japanese dining, celebration are among the many things that…
Archaeological Evidence Proves That Cats Have Always Been (Adorable) Jerks
History proves that cats have always done whatever they damn well please, whenever they want. Just look at the archaeological evidence discovered at the ruins…
Foreign Travelers Offered Soba Allergy Tests With Awesome Temporary Tattoos
One of the must-eat foods for travelers in Japan is soba, buckwheat noodles served with hot or cold dashi soup. It’s not only delicious, but…
Instagrammer’s Japan Pictures Will Make You Want To Go Just For The Food
We all have a special way of bringing home our best memories from our vacations, whether it be through buying postcards or collecting spoons. As…
Enjoy A Tranquil Getaway In An Inn Lit Only By Beautiful Lamps
Spending the weekend at an onsen is relaxing enough, but at Lamp no Yado Aoni Onsen, you can enjoy a vacation deep in the mountains…
Hokkaido Melon And Mascarpone Cheese Kit Kats Are Now A Thing At Japanese Airports
Another month, another entry in Japan’s never-ending series of adventurous Kit Kat flavors. Japan has garnered quite a reputation for bold and exotic Kit Kat…
Top-Notch Cleaning Staff Perform 7 Minute Miracle Cleaning On Japan’s Bullet Train
If you ever ride on a Japan’s Shinkansen (bullet train) you will be surprised by how meticulously “clean” it is. Spotless, organized, and no lousy…
These Adorable Infographics Make Planning Your Trip To Japan A Breeze
Even if planning trips isn’t your forte, the travel illustrations by Japan Lover Me will get you excited about the journey and help you make…