ChubuFood The Traditional Japanese Chojiya Teahouse on Tokaido Road One of my favourite prefectures to explore for weekends away from Tokyo’s city lights is Shizuoka (静岡県). A quick Shinkansen…Lia YewSeptember 9, 2020
Culturethings-to-know Addressing someone in Japanese without using “You” Addressing someone in Japanese is a bit complicated, as honorific titles or suffixes will have to be used accordingly and…VoyaponSeptember 5, 2020
Culturesponsoredthings-to-know How to Prevent and Fight Heatstroke in Japan Heatstroke, which is a medical emergency condition caused by failure of the body to regulate its temperature, is common in…Nina CataldoSeptember 4, 2020
Culturethings-to-know How To Deal With Culture Shock In Japan Know what to expect, things you may want to avoid, and tips on how to help overcome the culture shock…Todd FongSeptember 2, 2020
Culture An Introduction To Japanese Kimono In the minds of many people considering a trip to Japan, one of the iconic images of this beautiful country…Todd FongSeptember 1, 2020
activitiesChubu Steel Dragon 2000, The World’s Longest Roller Coaster in Japan! Steel Dragon 2000 in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, is the longest roller coaster in the world and a draw for adrenaline…Ratih PermanaAugust 31, 2020
ChubuSightseeing Aokigahara: Hiking “The Suicide Forest” Trail Japan's infamous Aokigahara "suicide forest" is a great place for a tranquil hike through nature, as well as for those…Vicky TaylorAugust 31, 2020
accommodationthings-to-know How Can I Get Accommodation for Free in Japan? As the most expensive part of a vacation, accommodations tend to take up most of your budget when you plan…Virginia GonzálezAugust 31, 2020
Kantoshopping Shimokitazawa: The Bohemian Shopping District for Bargain Hunting in Tokyo Located just one stop from Shibuya station and two from Shinjuku station, lies the Koenji Underground District of Shimokitazawa (下北沢). It’s a…Marion PontAugust 31, 2020
Food Miso soup: How to Eat It, Where to Get It, and How To Make It A guide to all things miso; How to eat it, where to get it, and how to make it.Alix SmithAugust 30, 2020
KansaiSightseeing Katsuo-ji Temple: The Home of the Winning Daruma Close your eyes and imagine a path in the middle of a mountain, surrounded by trees of red, ocher and…Lucia TsujiguchiAugust 30, 2020
Food Yakiniku: Japanese Style Grilled Meat For those who don't feel like eating raw fish, Japanese cuisine has a wide variety of delicious alternatives. Yakiniku (焼肉)…Jo. HernándezAugust 29, 2020
KantoSightseeing Celebrate the Arrival of Autumn at Hitachi Seaside Park All across the world, landscapes change with the seasons. But few countries get as excited about these changes in nature…Marion PontAugust 28, 2020
KansaiSightseeing Discovering Arashiyama’s Best-Kept Secrets When exploring Kyoto, Japan's cultural capital, a trip to Arashiyama (嵐山) is part of every traveler's bucket list. Located in…Luca DenserAugust 27, 2020
Culture What Traditional Patterns are used for Kimono? Kimono patterns are not only decorative but also have special cultural meaning. The wearer will often choose based on the…AmyAugust 26, 2020
ChugokuSightseeing A Visit to Kosanji: A One-of-a-Kind Temple in Setouchi Spiritual, contemplative places are abundant in Japan. With tiny sanctuaries just around the corner and gorgeous UNESCO world heritage sites…Marion PontAugust 25, 2020
EventsKantoPop Culture Experience The Kawasaki Halloween Parade As the Halloween season approaches in Japan, cities transform: Shopping malls play eerie tunes over speakers while people shop. Soft…Jonathan ReeveAugust 25, 2020
FoodKantoshoppingSightseeing Oji, A Nature and History Oasis in Tokyo I can’t help but feel overcome with nostalgia when I think about Oji (王子). It was in this neighbourhood where…Toshiko SakuraiAugust 21, 2020
accommodationKyushushoppingSightseeing Bathe in style in Beppu and Yufuin’s healing waters Japan, an archipelago studded with volcanos, is home to numerous onsen (natural hot springs) featuring an abundance of medicinal and…Kimberly HughesAugust 20, 2020
activitiesChugokusponsored Rabbit Island: The Cutest Day Trip from Hiroshima on a Budget If you've heard about Okunoshima, more widely known by its popular name of Rabbit Island (official website), you can thank…Todd FongAugust 15, 2020
things-to-know Why Do So Many Japanese People Wear Face Masks? When I first arrived in Japan, like many people, I thought that Japanese people wore face masks because they were…VoyaponAugust 7, 2020
CulturePop Cultureshopping 3 Reasons You Should Get Into Retro Japanese Video Games If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you are more than likely familiar with the Sega Genesis, or…Joseph WentzJuly 31, 2020
activitiesKansai How to buy a ticket for Universal Studios Japan in Osaka Osaka is a beautiful city where you can comfortably unpack your suitcase when visiting the Kansai region. It’s ideally situated…Roméo ArnaultJuly 23, 2020
KansaiPop CultureshoppingSightseeing Den Den Town Osaka – A District For Gamers and Otaku If you’re a fan of Japanese video games, manga, cosplay or comics, you will be naturally drawn to the Akihabara…Roméo ArnaultJuly 18, 2020
activitiesKanto Hiking Hakone Hachiri Along Part of the Tokaido Road Roughly an hour and a half away from central Tokyo lie Hakone, a favourite day trip or weekend getaway for…Lia YewJuly 18, 2020
EventsKanto The Joy of the Yamato Awa Odori Dance Festival ‘The dancers are fools; the spectators are fools, both fools alike, so why not dance?’ The English translation to the…Jonathan ReeveJuly 16, 2020
KansaishoppingSightseeing Nakazakicho, a Bohemian Neighborhood in Osaka Umeda (梅田) is one of the most crowded areas in Osaka. It is a massive beehive of department stores, restaurants,…Lucia TsujiguchiJuly 14, 2020
things-to-know The Comprehensive Japan Airport Guide For many international travelers, a trip to Japan represents a once-in-a-lifetime dream. Japan, and Tokyo in particular, are often high…Richard MilnerJuly 11, 2020