A brief introduction to camping in Japan: save Yen and see Japan from a different perspective
Ever since the late ’80s, Japan has been stuck with the stereotype of being some sort of super expensive futuristic hub due to the high…
Written By : Connie Sceaphierde
“Ainu Museum” dedicated to the indigenous people of North Japan to open this spring
April 2020 will see the unveiling of the Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park in Hokkaido. The museum will open in Shirai, Hokkaido to celebrate…
Japan approves mission to land spacecraft on Mars
Japan’s space agency JAXA, announced earlier this month that its project to explore the Martian moons has gotten the green light and moved into the…
Walk among the tombs of the Mōri warlords at Tōkōji Temple
Many hundreds of kilometres away from Tōkyō, the ancient castle town of Hagi sits upon an old volcanic outcrop in the far west of Japan’s…
Enjoy the taste of Kyoto: Yatsuhashi
Spend a little time living anywhere in Japan, and you will at some point be greeted by the Japanese tradition of gift giving, otherwise known…
Tokyo 2020 holds Olympic Torch Relay Rehearsal
Tokyo 2020 held an Olympic Torch Relay rehearsal in three cities earlier this month in order to work out and fix any potential problems that…
This cafe prohibits talking, allowing visitors to slip into another world
With the strange rule of “no talking” and an interior that makes you feel like you’ve taken a step back in time, the R-Za Reading…
JAL and ANA offer free tickets and special deals as part of 2020 campaign
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has launched the campaign “Your Japan 2020,” which will see a year full of unique experiences and have fantastic…
Mandatory Climbing Fees to be Introduced on Mount Fuji
Soon, it will cost you more than just a tiring overnight hike and climb to reach Japan’s highest point. A meeting was held amongst a…
Japanese boy under the age of 10 tests positive for COVID-19
A boy under the age of 10 is confirmed to have contracted the novel coronavirus. This case is Japan’s youngest person to be infected by…
Emergency Stop Button on Train Pushed after Passenger Coughs without Mask
A train in Fukuoka city was delayed by 3 minutes on the evening of February 18th after a passenger hit the emergency stop button because…
Come and enjoy “Sakura Afternoon Tea” in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
The Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi, Tokyo introduces “Sakura afternoon Tea” to celebrate the coming of spring and the cherry blossom season. From March 15…
Refugee Athlete to take part in Tokyo Marathon 2020
Yonas Kinde, a refugee athlete has been chosen as an elite runner for the Tokyo Marathon. According to the UNHCR This will be the first…
Olympic 2020 games to go ahead despite COVID-19 concerns
Despite ongoing fears of the spread of the coronavirus, organisers of the 2020 Olympic games say the event will be going ahead as originally planned….
Due to COVID-19, Tokyo Marathon to Restrict Entry to Elite Runners Only
General runners express concerns on social media after Tokyo Marathon makes decision to restrict entry to elite athletes As Japan increases its efforts to contain…