Feast on grilled eel at a historic restaurant, visit a unique “rabbit shrine” and enjoy a tasty retro pudding in Japan
Start the Year of the Rabbit with a visit to a “Rabbit Shrine” If you happen to be in the Tokyo area as the calendar…
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See Tokyo (almost) as nature intended at the National Institute for Nature Study
The summer months in Tokyo, when the cicadas are at their loudest and even the greenery seems to be wilting in the heat, are an…
Pondering the archetypal outsider at the Lafcadio Hearn Memorial Park in Shinjuku
Lafcadio Hearn, known in Japan as Koizumi Yakumo, was a Meiji-era (1868-1912) writer whose descriptions of Japan had a huge impact on how the outside…
Ashikaga Flower Park’s wisterias bloom early; viewing starts from 15 April 2021
If you are a flower buff, you probably know that the sakura season is just one small part of Japan’s ongoing cycle of flower festivals….
Experience the traditional delights of Japanese summer nights at Suzumushi Cafe
For those who live in the Tokyo area, the novel coronavirus pandemic has put limits on summer vacation plans. Many residents do not wish to…
The Koishikawa Botanical Gardens are the oldest in Japan and rich in stories to tell
Koishikawa Botanical Gardens (Koishikawa Shokubutsuen 小石川植物園), cover 40 acres in Tokyo’s Bunkyo ward. They belong to nearby Tokyo University, Japan’s most prestigious university and are…
Join Tokyo’s First-Ever Great Santa Run To Help Sick and Needy Children
On December 23 (Sun.), 2018, tufts of red and white will blend in with the orange maple and yellow ginko leaves of early winter in…
Enjoy Fall Colors in Tokyo at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
It’s the perfect time to enjoy the fall leaves in Tokyo, where the prime season typically begins in mid-November and ends in early to mid-December….
Japan’s First “Hotel in a Park” Lets You Slumber in the Heart of a Forest
While the myriad sights and sounds of Tokyo and other big cities surely offer excitement and entertainment to those who visit Japan, there is a…
Nintendo Attractions Will Be Making Their Way To Universal Studios Parks In Japan And The U.S.
Nintendo has joined hands with Universal Studios Theme Parks to create expansive new venues featuring some of their most popular characters in three Universal Studios…
Newborn Lion And Tiger Cubs Are The Furriest Best Of Friends
As if the arrival of newborn baby animals weren’t cute enough, two cubs at the African Safari Park have been stealing the hearts of Japan…
Feel The Autumn In The Middle Of Tokyo – A Great Spot For A Romantic Date Too!
Updated on 6/25/18 Seeing the autumn leaves is a great date for couples. But if people in Tokyo don’t have enough time to get out,…