Located just about 50 kilometers north of Kyoto, lies a graceful and quaint traditional Japanese village of Miyama. This beautiful village is nestled in the mountains with over 200 traditional Japanese houses scattered around. Most of these houses are actual residences of the people there. A number of these houses that you will see in […]
Otaru is a small yet beautiful harbor city about 40-45 minutes northwest of Sapporo by local train ride. Otaru served as a major port for trading goods. Hokkaido’s first railway terminal station was built here. Otaru is rich in history, you can find many historical places being carefully preserved throughout the city. Some of the […]
Get away from the noise of the city and be in harmony with nature… Machida is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo, Japan. It is connected to Shinjuku and Tokyo Metropolis by the Odakyu line and to Yokohama by the JR Yokohama line. Machida is actually 27 stops from Shinjuku which is […]
Takadanobaba is a neighborhood in the Tokyo metropolis. It is located in the northwestern part of the city, northwest of Shinjuku. Takadanobaba station is one of the busiest train stations in the world. It houses three popular train lines: Seibu Shinjuku line, JR Yamanote line and Tokyo Metro Tozai line. During rush hours, this station […]
Apartments in Japan are typically small and are usually located in urban areas. Prices of these apartments depend on where you want to live in Japan. Apartments in urban areas can be expensive. You can find furnished apartments in Tokyo at KaguAruoo. A very affordable option as furnished apartments come with furniture such as a […]
Minato-ku or Minato City in English, is a special ward located in the southern part of Tokyo, Japan. Minato City was established in 1947 when the cities of Tokyo and Shiba were merged. The name Minato-ku means port district, and the area has always been known for its maritime history. The area is home to many […]
Japan has decided to loosen their border restrictions on March 1, 2022. Business travelers and overseas students are now granted entry into the county. However, the matter whether tourists will soon be allowed to enter is still undecided. This latest update is a significant milestone to foreign students who were patiently waiting for the country […]
You must have heard that renting procedures in Japan is time consuming, exhausting, costly and requires a lot of paperworks. These are indeed true, but since Japan is an innovative country, you can now find a much better and easier method compared to the common practices of renting apartments. See this website to experience the […]
Snow transforms Japan into a magical wonderland. This is also a perfect season to visit and watch Japan covered in that heavenly blanket and watch a totally unique beauty that winter can only bring. The season of snow in Japan starts as early as November and peaks until late February and lasts until May. If […]
Valentine’s Day or also called Saint Valentine’s Day is celebrated annually around the world on February 14. This is the day when lovers express their affection with greetings and gifts. Interestingly, Valentine’s Day in Japan is a little different from the rest of the world. Before we unlock the difference, let’s find first where you […]