Culture How Japan Welcomes the New Year: Traditions, Spirit, and Celebration
In Japan, the transition from one year to the next—known as toshikoshi—is one of the most significant cultural moments o...
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Sports Experience the Fun of Japan’s Batting Centers: A Unique Sports Attraction for Everyone
If you’re visiting Japan and looking for something fun, energetic, and uniquely Japanese to do, a batting center is an e...
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...
Trip About Japanese Money
Japanese CurrencyJapan uses the yen (¥) as its official currency. The yen is available in both coins and banknotes.1. Co...
Event / Festival Christmas at Universal Studios Japan: A Magical Seasonal Celebration
Universal Studios Japan (USJ), located in Osaka, becomes one of the most dazzling holiday destinations in the country wh...
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...
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...
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...
Shopping A Guide to Clothing Shopping in Japan for International Travelers
Shopping for clothes in Japan is one of the most enjoyable experiences for international visitors. From stylish streetwe...
Temple / Shrine Sensō-ji Temple: The Spiritual Heart of Tokyo|Walking Through Asakusa
In the midst of Tokyo’s modern skyline, with its gleaming skyscrapers and neon-lit districts, lies a place that seems to...