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...
Kamakura 
Scenery Kawachi Wisteria Garden: A Fairy-Tale World of Blossoms in Fukuoka
Hidden in the hills of Kitakyushu, Kawachi Wisteria Garden is one of Japan’s most enchanting flower spots. Famous worldw...
Trip About Japanese Money
Japanese CurrencyJapan uses the yen (¥) as its official currency. The yen is available in both coins and banknotes.1. Co...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Trip Japan itinerary 7 days“Japan’s Nature & Culture Escape for First-Time Travelers
Nature + Cities (Tokyo → Hakone → Kyoto) — 7-Day Japan Itinerary for First-Time TravelersIf you want a Japan trip that b...
December Where to Go in Tokyo in December: The Best Seasonal Outings
December in Tokyo is a unique blend of sparkling winter illumination, festive traditions, and cozy cultural experiences....
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...
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...