4 Things you didn’t know about Halloween in Japan
Halloween in Japan, like most “western” holidays celebrated, has taken on its own form. It wasn’t until Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios in Osaka started their themed events (similar to …
How to Plan a Trip to Japan Now: Know the basics
You’ve decided you want to go to Japan, AWESOME! If you’ve missed it, I’m kind of a big proponent of this beautiful country. Researching and planning your trip to Japan …
Everything You Need to Know for Riding Trains in Japan
The four main islands of Japan, Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, are connected by an extensive rail network. One of the best rail systems in the world, famously punctual. However, …
Revealing teamLab Planets – Is it better than popular Borderless?
The manmade island of Odaiba in Tokyo isn’t necessarily where people tend to go when they first visit Tokyo but there is a lot to do, especially if you are …
How to Get the Most Out of teamLab Borderless
I don’t know how to tell you this. Ok, I’ll just come out with it. You WILL miss something when you go to visit teamLab Borderless if you don’t go …
It’s gone! When your favorite Ramen in Yokosuka closes
It’s a sad day, one of the best Yokahama Style Ramen shops in downtown Yokosuka has closed. But like I gave away a secret announcing its existence when this post …
How to Best Visit Ryusendo Cave: Exploring Hidden Japan
Tucked away in the town of Iwaizumi (岩泉) in Iwate Prefecture (岩手県) is one of the three great limestone caves of Japan, Ryusendo Cave (龍泉洞). Not the easiest spot to …
Nomura Samurai House Spotlight: How to Visit Unique Kanazawa
Located to the west of Kanazawa Castle, one of the 100 finest in Japan, resides the wonderfully well-preserved area of Nagamachi (長町). In the castle‘ day, this is where the …
Focus on Unusual Yoshimi: 3 Secrets of Rural Japan
Most probably wouldn’t think of Saitama Prefecture as rural. Being located adjacent to Tokyo Prefecture, many residents commute into the city. Hell, some of them commute to the prefecture I …
Kasumigajo Park: Beautiful Japanese Garden in Fukui
Kasumigajo Park is located in the city of Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Probably one of the lesser-known prefectures, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a reason to go visit! …