Yadoya

Does Japan Celebrate Thanksgiving? Understanding Japan’s View on the Holiday and Its Unique Seasonal Traditions

Thanksgiving is widely known as a major holiday in the United States and Canada, celebrated with family gatherings, feas...

CultureEvent / Festival

When travelers imagine modern Tokyo, one image often comes to mind: a sea of people moving in perfect harmony across a m...

Tourist spot

When travelers think of Japanese ramen, images of tonkotsu broth from Hakata, miso ramen from Hokkaido, or shoyu ramen f...

Food

Tokyo is often described as a city of contrasts, where dazzling neon lights, futuristic skyscrapers, and cutting-edge fa...

Temple / Shrine

When Tokyo transitions into winter, one of the most magical events to add to your itinerary is the Tokyo Christmas Marke...

Event / Festival

Nikko, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is one of Japan’s most popular day-trip and overnight destinations from Tokyo. Fam...

Trip

When people imagine the skyline of Tokyo today, one structure rises above all others: the Tokyo Skytree. At a staggering...

Tourist spot

Nestled in the scenic hills of Kamakura, Hasedera invites travelers into a serene world of Buddhist art, lush gardens, a...

KamakuraTemple / Shrine

Kamakura is known for its temples, shrines, and rich history, but many travelers are pleasantly surprised to discover th...

KamakuraNature

Komachi Street (Komachi-dōri) is one of Kamakura’s most vibrant and traveler-friendly destinations—a lively pedestrian a...

Kamakura