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…
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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…
Hotel New Otani adds two new Tiger & Bunny-themed rooms to plan that sold out in 30 minutes
Hotel Hotel New Otani is collaborating with popular anime Tiger & Bunny to celebrate the anime’s 10th year anniversary, and offering a special stay-plan. The…
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…
500,000 cosmos grace the shores of Lake Inba for the first time in two years
Every year over 500,000 cosmos burst into colour at Chiba Prefecture’s Sakura Furusato Square on the shore of lake Inba-numa. Because the event is known…
Adventure through Hokkaido’s ‘Hell Valley’ after dark with this unique hotel package
Located about 100km southwest of Sapporo city is the onsen town of Noboribetsu, famous for it’s nine different types of hot springs. Like many other…