While many people think of Spring as the best time to visit Japan, thanks to the famous cherry blossom viewing, Fall can be an equally popular time to travel to the Land of the Rising Sun. W… Read More

 Kishu Toshogu is a very colorful shrine in Wakayama City. Kishu was the feudal domain of the Edo Period that was roughly what is now northern Wakayama Prefecture and part of Mie Prefec… Read More

In this first leg of their adventures in Japan, Bjorn and his friends explore Tokyo on a budget, as a group of artsy, game loving, 20-something year olds. Read on for their itinerary and wha… Read More

Shizuoka Prefecture unveils an array of attractions, including the Lake Hamana Flower Expo 2024 and the DAIDOGEI World Cup. A new restaurant at Mt. Komuro and unique one-day private tours ad… Read More

If you plan to visit Japan in May, then there is much for you to see. Although there are plenty of famous spots such as Mt. Fuji or Odaiba and more, there are also festivals that take place… Read More

What is the meaning of inaka? “Inaka” (田舎) is a Japanese word that translates to “countryside” or “rural area” in English. It refers to r… Read More

ALBANY, N.Y., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A month-long Asian Cultural Festival from SACAF and OGS NY, concluded in Albany, New York on Wednesday, bringing the curtain down on a vibr… Read More

The Nikko Shiraito Waterfall (日光・白糸の滝; Nikko Shiraito Falls) was basically a waterfalling excuse to explore the area upslope of the famous To… Read More

Proof of concept shorts created to help raise funds for feature adaptation aren’t really our raison d’etre here on Short of the Week, but when they’re as good as … Read More

Shizuoka Prefecture’s fame comes from being the home to Japan’s iconic volcanic mountain, Mt. Fuji, but this prefecture offers so much more than being one of the best viewing spo… Read More

With so much to see and do in Tokyo, it can be tough to decide how to spend your time. To help you make the most of your trip, we’ve put together a list of must-see attractions, groupe… Read More

Tochigi Prefecture (栃木県) is located in Japan’s northern Kanto region, only a couple hours by train from Tokyo. Home to a wealth of historical, cultural, and natura… Read More

Courtesy of Shinji KamoyaGold leaf jewelry by Gold-KnotBy Futoshi Mori / Yomiuri Shimbun Senior Writer 8:00 JST, January 1, 2023 Necklaces, earrings, and brooches covered with gold le… Read More

Travelling from Tokyo during Japan’s Edo period would often involve a journey along one of Japan’s five main old highways, called kaido. Japan’s five kaido connected Tokyo… 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 entrance to Toshogu Shrine in Ueno is rather plain compared to the entrance to the Uen... Read the rest on BOXMAN fotologue A photo shot in Ueno, Tokyo Read More

andoreia11 Best Places to Visit in Japan (for First Timers) Best places to visit in Japan for first timers When it comes to great travel destinations, Japan is often near the top of the… Read More

Most of the people who come to the Karamon gate without interruption stop once in front of... Read the rest on BOXMAN fotologue A photo shot in Ueno, Tokyo Read More

After his death in 1617, the first leader of the Tokugawa shogunate, Tokugawa Ieyasu, was enshrined in a mausoleum in Nikko. Later, his grandson, Iemitsu, expanded the shrine complex to the… Read More

In Gunma (群馬県), beneath the forest canopy halfway up a great mountain, we ascended an ancient stone staircase, crumbling from the weight of time and the thousands of fee… Read More

When you travel a lot by train in Japan, it can get quite expensive, especially if you want to use special express trains. However, there are some train passes that can save you a lot of mon… Read More

Best Time to Visit Japan For travel enthusiasts, Japan is a bucket-list destination. With budding cherry… Read More

Planning a Tokyo itinerary? I’m sharing every single detail of my 5 days in Tokyo, including best things to do in Tokyo, where to stay and eat! Tokyo is like nowhere else on Earth.&nbs… Read More

Sometimes, coincidences give you incredible opportunities to visit a place you wouldn’t have otherwise. My visit to Akabane (赤羽) was a matter of fate since… Read More

7 Reasons To Join Nikko Day Tour from Tokyo  When we meet our friends, we always talk about travel. As we travel to Japan often, some of our friends felt that Tokyo is just another… Read More

A ‘Western’ country, Japan is located in the Far East, in the Pacific ocean, and has China, two Koreas and Russia as the neighboring states. This country and its people have very… Read More

Since this was our first time in Japan, we focussed on getting a feel for the place instead of trying to do any expert-level exploring. By taking our time, we ended up seeing more and having… Read More

Day-tripping from Tokyo to Nikko and its World Heritage sites is now practical by the new “Limited Express SPACIA” Tobu Railway train that cuts traveling time to less than two ho… Read More

Fitness holidays of A Healthylife: Thus your trip will certainly be having a distinct mix of your travel and fitness regime clubbed. Prologue Fitness vacations are an excellent possibility… Read More

The Kegon Waterfall is the star natural attraction of the World Heritage-laced Nikko area. Indeed, much of the attention goes to the Toshogu Shrine, Rinnoji Temple, Taiyun Mausoleum, which… Read More

The beauty of Japan is sometimes hard to grasp. Just like a bitter vegetable or a glass of red wine, you sometimes need to taste it several time to really appreciate, besides Tokyo (東… Read More