Japan

Sapporo Snow Festival 2024 – All You Need to Know!

The Sapporo Snow Festival is one of the most popular, free, annual events in Japan. It is held every February, and attracts over 2 million people every year. The venue, Sapporo, is the prefectural capital of Hokkaido, the northernmost prefecture which receives large amounts of snowfall during the winter season. The popular festival started off in 1950 when high school students built a few snow statues. Since then, it has grown into a annual, one week long festival, which attracts visitor from all over the world. Attending seasonal events will help you understand the impressive changes and features of each season in Japan while interacting with locals as well. Here is the ultimate guide to Sapporo Snow Festival which allows you to make the most of your winter time in Japan!

2020.11.05

Hokkaido

National Parks in Hokkaido – 6 Amazing Parks Full of Natural Beauty & Unique Wildlife!

Hokkaido is home to six national parks, each with stunning unique features. In this article we will explore each park and its highlights.

2020.11.03

Hokkaido

Gunkanjima: History of Abandoned Island in Japan

Gunkanjima is an uninhabited island that is located approximately 17.5 km southwest of Nagasaki prefecture in Japan. It was once flourished as a center of coal mining, which brought a number of huge profits to the country. Now it's the popular tourist destination as an abandoned island.

2020.11.02

History

History of Japan: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

The Meiji Period (1886-1912) is widely seen as an important period of time in the Japanese history. In the period, the nation transformed its political, economical and social situation. In this article we will explain the history briefly and outline some important elements of the Meiji Period.

2020.10.30

History

Day Trip to Miyajima – The best things to do on Miyajima

There are many historical shrines and temples surrounded by beautiful nature, not only Itsukushima Shrine with a floating torii gate, but also you can find many attractive hidden spots! Here are the things to do in Miyajima in one day!

2020.10.29

Hiroshima

The Best Things to Do in Hiroshima City

Hiroshima city is the capital city of Hiroshima prefecture in the Chugoku region, one of the southwestern regions of Japan. Here, you can learn from the tragedy of atomic bomb dropping in 1945 and pray for world peace. We will introduce you to the best things to do in Hiroshima City!

2020.10.27

Hiroshima

Seto Inland Sea: 10 Best Islands to Visit

There are 727 islands in the Seto Inland Sea. Some of the islands became very popular travel destination by hosting the worldwide contemporary art event, the Setouchi Triennale, as well as a part of the sacred cycling route, the Shimanami Kaido.

2020.10.23

Places to visit in Japan

An Overview of Shintoism and Buddhism in Japan – Differences and History

Shinto and Buddhism are the two main religions of Japan that peacefully coexist. In this article we will explain the differences between the two and how to recognize a shrine from a temple.

2020.10.22

Religion

10 Famous Buddha Statues in Japan

In this article, we will introduce the 10 famous and beautiful Japanese Buddha statues (Daibutsu) that tourists can enjoy.

2020.10.21

Religion

25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan

Japan boasts 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and each of them attracts a number of tourists with different features and ...

2020.10.19

Places to visit in Japan