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...
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Culture 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...
Shopping A Simple Guide to Shopping at UNIQLO in Japan for International Travelers
For many visitors, shopping at UNIQLO is one of the most enjoyable parts of a trip to Japan. Known for its clean designs...
Restaurants and shops Discovering Japan’s 100-Yen Shops: Affordable Treasures for Every Traveler
When people think of Japan, images of futuristic technology, traditional shrines, and world-class cuisine often come to ...
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...
Season Winter Events and Highlights at Meiji Shrine
Meiji Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo near Harajuku, is one of the city’s most significant Shinto shrines. Surroun...
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...
December Winter Illuminations in Shibuya and Shinjuku: Tokyo’s Brightest Seasonal Magic
Tokyo becomes a city of lights in winter, but few places capture the season’s charm as beautifully as Shibuya and Shinju...
Nature Discovering Lake Chūzenji and Kegon Falls: Nikko’s Majestic Natural Escape
For travelers who want to experience Japan beyond the major cities, Lake Chūzenji and Kegon Falls in Nikko offer one of ...
Kamakura Tsurugaoka Hachimangu: The Spiritual Heart of Kamakura
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is one of Kamakura’s most important cultural and historical landmarks—a grand Shinto shrine that h...