Sports The Best Places to Go Skiing in Japan: A Guide for Winter Travelers
Japan is one of the world’s top winter destinations, known for its light, fluffy powder snow, scenic mountain landscapes...
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Nikko Relaxing Hot Springs Near Nikko: The Best Onsen Escapes for Travelers
Nikko is famous for its breathtaking shrines, waterfalls, and mountain scenery, but one of its greatest treasures is fou...
Trip A Beginner’s Guide to ZIPAIR: Features, How to Book, and Popular Routes
ZIPAIR is Japan’s fast-growing low-cost, medium- to long-haul airline operated by Japan Airlines (JAL). Known for its af...
Kamakura The Great Buddha of Kamakura: A Timeless Icon of Japan
Among all the historic sights in Kamakura, the Great Buddha of Kamakura, located at Kōtoku-in Temple, stands as one of J...
Food Marugen Ramen: Discovering the Soulful Taste of Japan’s “Meat Soba”
When travelers think of Japanese ramen, images of tonkotsu broth from Hakata, miso ramen from Hokkaido, or shoyu ramen f...
Event / Festival Hanazono Shrine’s Tori-no-Ichi Festival: A Lively Celebration of Luck in the Heart of Shinjuku
Known in Japanese as the Ōtori Matsuri (大酉祭), this annual event draws thousands of people from all over Japan who come t...
Temple / Shrine Exploring the Timeless Spirit of Meiji Shrine: A Journey into Tokyo’s Sacred Forest
Tokyo is often described as a city of contrasts, where dazzling neon lights, futuristic skyscrapers, and cutting-edge fa...
Sports A Perfect Day of Snowboarding at Mt. Yakebitai Ski Resort
There are some days in winter when everything seems to align—the weather, the snow conditions, and the company of loved ...
Kamakura Hōkoku-ji: Kamakura’s Serene Bamboo Temple Hidden in the Hills
Located on the quieter eastern side of Kamakura, Hōkoku-ji—often called the “Bamboo Temple”—is one of the city’s most pe...
Culture The Culture of Persimmons in Japan: Tradition, Cuisine, and Sweets
When autumn arrives in Japan, the air turns crisp, the mountains glow with vibrant foliage, and markets are filled with ...