Castles in Japan were originally built as fortresses for military defense and were placed in strategic locations, typically along trade routes, roads, and rivers in order to guard important sites. During wars, some of the castles were ruined and destroyed but because of its historical importance, many of them were also restored and reconstructed. These castles […]
If you’re wondering where to stay in Kyoto and you want to save as much Japanese yen for karaoke and anime merchandise. Check out these wallet-friendly apartments for rent in Kyoto. 3 bed rooms Suite 95m²！2 stop from JR Kyoto Street 30 Days Rent: ¥90,000 Floor Plan: 3LDK Area: 95㎡ Closest Station: Tanbaguti Station Distance from Station: 8 […]
All over the world, new year is greeted with much enthusiasm and hope. Each new year brings forth new beginnings to everyone. Japanese people are no different with their new year celebration. Shōgatsu (New Year) is one of the most important holidays in Japan. Families spend the days together during January 1 to January 3. […]
When planning a trip, we usually have an itinerary to help us decide where and which places to go. But in a country like Japan, you cannot possibly visit all of its famous attractions on a week-long trip as each city has its own unique and different attractions. It would be hard to decide which […]
Otaru is a city and port in Shiribeshi Sub-prefecture, Hokkaido, Japan, northwest of Sapporo. It is not popular outside of Japan but which is famous locally as it is the home of a fantastic arts scene which also features a glass blowing industry. Otaru has a lot of seafood staple and this means that you […]
Living in Japan can be quite expensive and if you want to reside in Tokyo, anticipate to pay around ¥170,000 for your monthly rent on apartments. However, there are some cheaper apartments around Tokyo that are only a few extra minutes by train from your favorite hangout spots. Check out our cost-friendly apartments to rent in […]
Living in Hokkaido is quite pricey, you expect to pay around ¥120,000 a month for your apartment. We know you want to save as much Japanese yen for sushi and Anime merchandise , so we are here to guide and assist you. Check out these wallet-friendly apartments for rent in Hokkaido. 2 minutes on foot from the […]
If Ginza has many department stores for high-end and trendy fashion and Shinjuku is known for its abundant massive electronics retailers and numerous gaming stores, Ueno has Ameya-Yokocho, more commonly known as Ameyoko, a lively street market that runs alongside the railway tracks between JR Ueno Station and Okachimachi Station. Ameyoko has an interesting past. During World War […]
The Obon festival is an annual festival in Japan that pays homage to their deceased ancestors. According to Japanese beliefs, during the period of the festival, the spirits of the faithful departed will return to the land of the living to visit their relatives. On the first day, Japanese hung Chochin lanterns (lanterns made of […]
Japan has numerous numbers of temples and shrines that are deeply rooted in their history and culture. Each ward has an average of over a hundred temples while some may have over a thousand. Some shrines may be newer than the others but there are also a lot of old and historical shrines that were still […]