Photographer shows just how grueling the stairs are at Tomb of Emperor Meiji in one shot
Kyoto is one of the top travel destinations for both visitors from abroad and residents of Japan. Home to a number of breathtaking scenic spots,…
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Breaking down boundaries and exploring the earth with Hobonichi’s AR Globe
With the invention of passenger airlines, live international television broadcasts, and the power of the internet, there’s no denying that over the last century we,…
Japanese capsule toy machine offers luxury hotel stays and dinners at a crazy discount
Japanese capsule toy (gacha) machines are filled with just about everything you can think of. The niche categories of these toys can be so particular–Lovecraftian…
An Ice-World-in-the-Making: Peak behind-the-scenes at Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival
A winter tradition, the Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is an absolute must-see when visiting the Chitose area of Hokkaido during the beginning of the…
400 traditional Chinese lanterns shine on this winter at Kobe’s Nankinmachi
Just a few short minutes walk south of Motomachi station you can find Kobe’s very own Chinatown, known as Nankinmachi, nestled amongst the buildings next…
Avatar Concierges Will Support Your Trip in Japan!
Recently, the virtual world and the real world are becoming seamless. At least, the virtual avatars which I’m going to introduce today are close enough…
As Shuri Castle undergoes reconstruction, a virtual version debuts on Virtual OKINAWA
The former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, Shuri Castle is an important part of Okinawa’s history and culture. Seeping through its walls of bright vermillion…
New Nagoya Izakaya lets customers pour their own all-you-can-drink chuhai from tap
Chuhai (short for “shochu highball”, although the term refers to carbonated cocktails with any sort of alcoholic base) are a go-to drink for many in…
Japan’s winter comfort food gets a wild twist in the Gibier Oden Course at HOSHINOYA Karuizawa
Oden: Japanese winter comfort food A familiar sight at Japanese convenience stores, and a popular menu item in izakaya gastropubs, oden (おでん or 御田), a…
Autumn illumination transforms Ritsurin Garden into a different world at night
Located in Kagawa’s Takamatsu city, Ritsurin Garden is one of Japan’s oldest and largest strolling gardens. Lying in a former river bed, the garden was…
Japan’s great fall foliage spots: Akame 48 Waterfalls
It’s that time of year again, yet it’ll be over before you know it. Yes, tis the season for fall foliage in Japan. Living in…
Lantern illumination displays turns Kyoto shrine pond into palace of light in stunning photos
Japanese photographer Usadanu (@usalica) has gained quite a following for his stunning photography of Kyoto and its surrounding areas. In the past, the talented photographer…
See Mount fuji swing into view at the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway Park
A few months back we introduced the Kawaguchiko – Mt. Fuji Panorama Ropeway Mountaintop Square and the suspended viewing platform located at the top of…
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…