Japan

What is Hinamatsuri? How to Celebrate Girl’s Day in Japan 2024

March 3rd is Hinamatsuri Festival, which is often translated as Girl's Day or Doll's Day in Japan. Here we explain what it is, how to celebrate it and where to see gorgeous Hina dolls in Japan!

2021.11.19

Customs

15 Best Places to See Plum Blossoms in Japan 2024

Before the cherry blossom season, the plum blossoms come! They start to bloom from the middle of February and can be enjoyed until the end of March. In this article, you can see our list of the best places to see plum blossoms in Japan!

2021.11.15

Places to visit in Japan

10 Shops You Should Visit in Japan

Here we introduce some fun shops to visit in Japan that you can find not only in Tokyo but everywhere in Japan!

2021.11.12

Japan

10 Best Early Blooming Sakura Spots in Japan February-March 2024

Generally the sakura season in Japan is from the middle of March to April, but there are early blooming sakura that allow you to enjoy beautiful sakura from February. Here are the best spots in Japan from February-March!

2021.11.08

Places to visit in Japan

Weekend Trip to Zao Onsen in Winter

Zao Onsen in Yamagata prefecture is famous for its 'snow monsters (ice trees)'. Here we explain how to best enjoy Zao Onsen in winter!

2021.10.29

Tohoku

Hiking in Kamikochi – A True Nature Lover’s Paradise

Hiking is one of the most popular weekend pastimes for people who live in Japan. This is no wonder, as 70% of the countr...

2021.10.27

Chubu

The 10 Best Winter Activities in Nagano 2023-2024

Winter in Nagano prefecture is magical covered in snow. Unique and amazing experience you can have in Nagano during the winter time is all written in this article.

2021.10.25

Chubu

15 Weird Vending Machines in Japan

You will likely encounter a lot of unique vending machines on the street when you explore Japan. Here are weird vending machines that will especially surprise you in Japan!

2021.10.22

Japan

What is Shochu? The Japanese Liqueur And Its Varieties

Shochu is a traditional distilled liquor in Japan whose main ingredients are rice and barley grains. It's the best sake to drink with Japanese meals! Here's the basic guide to Shochu.

2021.10.20

Food & Drinks

15 Popular Japanese Clothing Stores

In this article, we introduce types and trends of Japanese fashion and the most popular clothing stores you can visit in Japan!

2021.10.18

Japan