Due to the coronavirus pandemic outbreak, a lot of big events and festivals in Japan were canceled. Tourists were not able to travel as flights were canceled and border restrictions were stricter than usual. Experts believe that there will be a huge surge for the upcoming year if the pandemic dies down. With that being […]
Saitama is a prefecture very close to Tokyo which makes it a commuter place as it is very accessible even from Central Tokyo. It is a place with a lot of tourist attractions that may not be known to foreign travelers but is definitely worth the visit. One thing that makes Saitama unique is its preservation […]
Shop till you literally drop along Japan’s longest shopping street. A 2.6 km-long shopping street starting at Tenjinbashi, reaching Tenjinbashisuji 7 chome from north to south. It is said to be the longest in Japan, taking about 40 minutes to walk its length located in the Kita ward of Osaka. Tenjinbashi is one of the first […]
If you want some great Chinese food and you live near Kansai, then there’s no better place to get them than in Nankinmachi. Nankinmachi is Kobe’s Chinatown and the center of the Chinese community in Kansai Region. The area was developed by Chinese merchants who settled near Kobe Port and after the port was opened […]
Sumida River is one of the major rivers in Tokyo – it runs 23.5 kilometers long and flows from the Arakawa river right through the city and into the Tokyo Bay. The wonderful thing about Sumida is that there is not much hustle and bustle to be encountered – so you can surely have a […]
Osaka is a great place to visit moreover a great place to live in. Being the third largest city in Japan, apartments here are in a bit enhanced sizes with prices way different from the expensive rental rates in other major cities such as Tokyo. Crime rates are lower compared to other cities and the […]
Every year, Japan celebrates Hanami (cherry blossom viewing). This century old practice of gathering and merry making with friends, families and couples under a Sakura tree is said to have dated back during the Nara period (710 – 794). It is a tradition that up to the present date is still being practiced. The Hanami season […]
Before we go through the requirements and things to do to study in Japan, let’s first discuss the things that you need to secure before applying to any Japanese Universities. Aside from your passport, one thing that is required for sure is to have a transcript of records that shows your completion for 12 years […]
Kanagawa Prefecture has amazing beautiful sights during the changing of four-season and celebrating the charms of each season is one of the delights of the Japanese. Don’t worry, visitors can also participate in these seasonal pleasures as well. Kanagawa is about an hour from Tokyo – it is an ideal place if you want to […]
That’s right, you are not hallucinating or misreading anything. Kayaking in Tokyo is now possible and Tokyo Great Kayaking Tour offer’s guided kayak tours on the canals of Tokyo and participants get to experience paddling under Nihonbashi Bridge. Not just that but it’s like hitting one bird with two stones since you’ll get a chance […]
