In 2001, Tokyo DisneySea (東京ディズニーシー) became the second Disney park in Japan, 18 years after the first park, of Tokyo…
Roméo ArnaultNovember 9, 2020
If we are being completely honest, nobody in the world would consider 2020 to be a "pretty good year." On…
Todd FongNovember 6, 2020
On a quiet road of Ojika Island, in the shadows of a Buddhist temple between the ancient pine forest on…
Todd FongNovember 6, 2020
Every single country in the world has visa requirements for international visitors and Japan is no exception. Be it for…
Toshiko SakuraiNovember 5, 2020
It’s that time of the year again. The New Year is awaiting us, and with it, one of the most…
Yvonne TanakaNovember 4, 2020
If we had been told a few decades ago that one day there’d be a place that would allow us…
Lucia TsujiguchiNovember 2, 2020
Is it really necessary to know how to speak Japanese when you visit Japan? The short answer is no. Japanese…
Todd FongOctober 29, 2020
To talk about Halloween in Tokyo is to talk about two parallel stories that only share a name. In another…
Toshiko SakuraiOctober 28, 2020
A flag represents all that a nation stands for: ideals, culture, history, and the people themselves. All these elements are…
Luca DenserOctober 23, 2020
Japanese cuisine includes a great variety of dishes, and, little by little, they are becoming known in Western countries. Many…
Maria PeñascalOctober 22, 2020
Joge (上下 町, Joge-cho) is a small town in Hiroshima Prefecture (広島県). In feudal times, the “Ginzan Kaido” (銀山街道), the…
AlineOctober 21, 2020
In many cultures, the deceased have great relevance. And Japan is no exception: death is almost as important as life.…
Maria PeñascalOctober 13, 2020
From popular tourist spots to small picturesque villages, travelling by bike or by ferry to the Seto Inland Sea (瀬戸内海)…
Marion PontOctober 7, 2020
Noboribetsu Onsen (登別温泉) is a famous hot spring town located just a couple of hours from Sapporo (札幌). And for me,…
Kylie PlesterOctober 5, 2020
Seeing traditional celebrations is one of the many things visitors can enjoy while in Japan. Japanese know how to adapt foreign…
Maria PeñascalOctober 2, 2020
When you think about homemade food in Japan, I'm sure that onigiri (おにぎり) will come to your mind. Although it…
Jo. HernándezSeptember 28, 2020
Generally, when I think of Japan, images of stunning temples and shrines, the majestic scenery of Mt Fuji, the sound…
Lia YewSeptember 26, 2020
Sometimes, coincidences give you incredible opportunities to visit a place you wouldn't have otherwise. My visit to Akabane (赤羽) was a matter…
Maria PeñascalSeptember 25, 2020
Christmas is a ubiquitous, worldwide holiday officially celebrated in 160 countries across the globe. From Colombia to Romania, Malta to…
Richard MilnerSeptember 24, 2020
Collecting anime figures, also known as statues or figurines, can come across as a daunting hobby. For quite some time,…
Joseph WentzSeptember 22, 2020
Everyone has something that made them fall in love with Japan. For me, it was my love of kimono and sushi.…
Lia YewSeptember 21, 2020
Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio responsible for landmark films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited…
Joseph WentzSeptember 19, 2020
Tokyo is a city of high-rise buildings on an immense scale. The height of some buildings needs to be seen…
Fabienne CheneSeptember 18, 2020
The Japanese seasonal change isn't just noticeable in the change in temperature or the number of clothing layers you have…
Toshiko SakuraiSeptember 15, 2020
Japanese gardens are designed to be contemplated, like true works of art. They offer a glimpse into nature and are…
Youmna JomaaSeptember 14, 2020
Japanese traditions contain numerous customs and rituals that may seem unusual to Westerners. However, these customs make sense when one…
Yvonne TanakaSeptember 12, 2020
Gomennasai (ごめんなさい) is perhaps one of the first words that you will learn when you become interested in the Japanese language.…
Jo. HernándezSeptember 10, 2020
