If you are in Japan during summertime and are looking for ways to cool down apart from staying inside your hotel room, then you can try visiting the water parks in Japan. The best part is… Read More

Location: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in Yamanashi, Shizuoka & Kanagawa Prefectures, JapanEntry point: Subashiri Trail 5th Station, Oyama Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan (2,000 MASL)E… Read More

Tucked away from the bustling streets of Tokyo and the ancient temples of Kyoto lies a less-frequented yet equally enchanting corner of Japan – Hakone. Nestled in the heart of the moun… Read More

The surrounding region of Tokyo has much more to offer than just the metropolis. One way to experience its rich history and cultural heritage is by traveling along the historic Kaido routes… Read More

Mount Fuji, 2023Our family, including children aged 6 and 9, had the chance to explore Tokyo during the March school holidays. We spent an unforgettable week visiting numerous family-friendl… Read More

The beauty of anime is that it often copies the real world and showcases how magical real life can be. While there are a lot of fantasy shows, many of the anime, especially slice-of-life and… Read More

There is a first time for every part. Within the final main ekiden of the season, 37-year-old Yuichiro Ueno, head coach of the Rikkyo College crew that ran the Hakone Ekiden three weeks… Read More

Japanese artist, massager, and manager Masako Katsura rose to prominence in the 1960s as a prolific illustrator. Born in Tokyo, she studied art at Kyoto University. After graduating, she bec… Read More

andoreia50 Most Famous Japan Landmarks to Visit Visit the most iconic Japan Landmarks When it comes to visiting spectacular or historically important landmarks, Japan is hard to beat. Th… Read More

The Symphonic Sculpture by Gabriel Loire (1904–1996) is one of the highlights of the Hakone Open-Air Museum in Kanagawa Prefecture. The museum spreads across 70,000 square metres… Read More

Fumiko Hori – Utopia, 2014, 4,5 x 5,5 meter, ceramic relief, installation view, International Lobby on 1st Floor of Terminal Building, Fukushima Airport, JapanIntroduction Fumiko Hori… Read More

By: traveldaveuk Kanagawa is a coastal prefecture in Japan, located within a short distance of Tokyo. The capital of the prefecture is Yokohama.    Kanagawa Prefecture is also ho… Read More

Last night was a blast. I was awake for almost 24 hours, but that didn't stop me from enjoying our first day in Japan. I can vividly still remember my first meal (a tonkatsu ramen), my first… Read More

Sapporo is the capital and largest city of Hokkaido Prefecture and the fifth-largest city in Japan. Sapporo hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics. Shiretoko is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hokkai… Read More

When I came to Japan with my Working Holiday visa in March 2019, sakura blossoms were about to bloom. The cherry blossom season in Japan is extraordinary but, at the same time, ephemeral. At… Read More

This is Part 1 of a 3 part series of articles about the New Golden Route, a part of Japan conveniently accessed by the Hokuriku Arch Pass. To read the other 2 articles in the series, follow… Read More

How can a small town be big in something? Well, Hakone-Yumoto is not only big as one of the favorite destinations for those who want to soak in some of the best onsen near Tokyo, but also th… Read More

New Delhi: Japan has advised more than 600,000 people to evacuate as it prepares to face the Typhoon Hagibis. The approaching typhoon is causing havoc throughout Japan. There are reports of… Read More

Best Places To Visit Japan Best Places To Visit Japan – After a seemingly endless amount of time, Japan tops travel “best of” rankings and individual basin records. Once we… Read More

At 3776 m above sea level, Mount Fuji (富士山) is the tallest mountain in Japan, and also an extremely distinctive feature of Japan’s geography. Rising above the clou… Read More

The most popular/populous capital city of Japan, Tokyo is every tourist's first choice when it comes to holidaying in the island country. With all the modern amenities and the cultural exube… Read More