Culture

What Is the Traditional Christmas Meal in Japan? A Look at Japan’s Unique Holiday Flavors

Christmas in Japan may not be a traditional religious holiday for most people, but it has grown into a beloved cultural ...
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...
Tourist spot

Tokyo Tower: A Timeless Icon of the Capital

When people think of Tokyo’s skyline, one image often comes to mind: the bright orange-and-white lattice structure of To...
Kamakura

Exploring Enoshima and the Enoden Line: A Coastal Adventure from Kamakura

Just a short ride from Kamakura, Enoshima and the iconic Enoden railway offer one of Japan’s most scenic coastal escapes...
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...
Trip

About Japanese Money

Japanese CurrencyJapan uses the yen (¥) as its official currency. The yen is available in both coins and banknotes.1. Co...
Trip

Traditional Japan Route: Kyoto, Kanazawa & Takayama (7 Days)

A journey through Japan’s most beautiful historical towns, gardens, and UNESCO sites.If you’re dreaming of a journey tha...
Tourist spot

Akihabara Adventures: Anime, Gaming, and Tokyo’s Geek Paradise

Among the many neighborhoods of Tokyo, few are as colorful, energetic, and culturally unique as Akihabara. Often referre...
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 ...