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
Japan, an archipelago studded with volcanos, is home to numerous onsen (natural hot springs) featuring an abundance of medicinal and…
Kimberly HughesAugust 20, 2020
If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, you are more than likely familiar with the Sega Genesis, or…
Joseph WentzJuly 31, 2020
If you’re a fan of Japanese video games, manga, cosplay or comics, you will be naturally drawn to the Akihabara…
RoméoJuly 18, 2020
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
As a kawaii Japanese culture lover, finding HobbyLink Japan website was a great discovery for me! It is possible to…
Anshin DoyleJune 26, 2020
Standing outside of Yurakucho Station in central Tokyo, I catch the white flash of a Shinkansen bullet train as it…
Todd FongMay 25, 2019
Sponsored by Murakami city Among the things that are fundamentally associated with the Japanese archipelago, tea probably takes one of…
LéoAugust 10, 2018
It is a little-known fact among foreigners that 73% of Japan is mountainous. With most of the Japanese residential population…
Andrew DeckJune 12, 2018
Sponsored by AEON If you're in Japan during Obon season, then not only will the streets and shinkansens be a little…
Tamara BurgessJune 1, 2018
Sponsored by Yuzawa Geopark Promotion Group Yuzawa City, in Akita Prefecture, offers visitors the traditional craft delighted by the beauty…
JulieMarch 17, 2018
Sponsored by Murakami City Kibori Tsuishu: The Lacquerware Art of Murakami Murakami, in Niigata prefecture, is a small city full…
Joachim DucosMarch 9, 2018
Sponsored by Nagiso Town Experience Traditional Nagiso Rokuro: Rokuro Zaiku no Yamaichi My visit to Rokuro Zaiku no Yamaichi near…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 18, 2018
Sponsored by SEIBU HOLDINGS INC. Whether you are taking a retreat during the summer, or winter, trying to escape the heat,…
Ryann OverbayNovember 27, 2017
Sponsored by Kurashiki Tourist Attract Committee Japan is known for its striking fashion – from the simple and refined styles…
Matt De SousaNovember 7, 2017
Sponsored by AEON Yakushima boasts some of the best and most bizarrely unique nature in the whole of Japan. Surrounding…
Hazel TaylorOctober 1, 2017
Sponsored by Tourism Oita If you are in Hita, you should definitely visit two important factories of the city. Harajirozaemon…
EstelleSeptember 23, 2017
Sponsored by Tourism Oita After spending the night in a luxury ryokan and enjoying the special experience of a dinner cruise on…
EstelleSeptember 18, 2017
Sponsored by Murakami City During my trip to Murakami city, I learned about the numerous “charm points” of this interesting…
Alex EhrenreichSeptember 15, 2017
Sponsored by Murakami City If you take a stroll around Murakami City, you are sure to see pictures of salmon…
Alex EhrenreichSeptember 10, 2017
If you have ever looked at a picture or painting of a Japanese person before the Meiji era they will…
Crystal TaylorJune 7, 2017
There is something about Japan that often goes unnoticed, yet never fails to impress tourists that come from all corners of…
Virginia GonzálezMay 2, 2017
Sponsored by Cabinet Office, Government of Japan "The Cool Japan Public-Private Partnership Platform Project" How can nihonshu (commonly called…
AurélienFebruary 21, 2017
The traditional Japanese washi paper has been made in Japan for centuries. Discover with us the incredible stationery Ozu Washi,…
EimiDecember 15, 2016
Sponsored by MIYAJIMA ROPEWAY Southwest of Hiroshima City lies Itsukushima, a sparsely-populated island home to many shrines, wild deer and…
Matt De SousaDecember 6, 2016
Sponsored by MIYAJIMA ROPEWAY Miyajima, an island off the coast of Hiroshima, has been an official holy mecca and sacred…
Nina CataldoDecember 2, 2016
Japan is famous for being clean, having great customer service and amazing food. Knowing this, it should come as no…
Matt De SousaAugust 20, 2016
