Anime has been very known around the world for decades. It has accumulated a lot of fans from different parts of the globe that greatly helped tourism in Japan. Because of that, there are also a lot of anime-related attractions, shops, and museums that were built to honor the fame of anime and to attract […]
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 […]
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 Forest of Totoro is a gem hidden in the mountain area of Saitama. Most popular as a hiking destination in summer, it presents itself even more beautiful in the autumn, when it’s dipped in fall colors. Officially known as Sayama Hills, Totoro’s Forest is a natural wonderland with beautiful foliage in abundance . If […]
Other people love to go shopping and eating out while others love to spend their days off enjoying their senses out in an amusement park. While these two activities seem to be situated so far, you can actually find both a shopping center and an amusement park in one place. Situated in Odaiba, Tokyo, you […]
Your trip to Japan isn’t complete without visiting its legendary capital city, Tokyo. Check out these must to do when you are in Tokyo. A Day in Ueno Park Spending an entire day strolling inside the malls? Why not spend it at Tokyo;s largest park, Ueno. The park was established in 1873 on lands formerly […]
Japan is known for its cleanliness and breath-taking locations of the beach, the water here is crystal clear and the biodiversity is massive thanks to the efforts of the Japanese Government for their environmental conservation. Japan’s beaches can set side by side to the some of the most well known countries in the world like […]