Culture

20 Best Spring Destinations in Japan

Spring is a great time to visit Japan and enjoy the rich abundance of nature. In this article we listed the best places to visit in spring for early-blooming sakura, cherry blossoms, other seasonal flowers and cultural spots!

2021.01.22

Places to visit in Japan

The Old Japanese Names for the Months: Meanings and Origins

Interested in learning about the traditional Japanese lunisolar calendar and the unique meanings behind each name of the month? Join us as we break down the old Japanese month names, their unique kanji, and the historic origins for a cultural learning experience!

2020.12.30

Culture

6 Unique Shrines with Many Torii Gates in Japan

Not only Fushimi Inari in Kyoto, there are many shrines that have many torii gates in front. Here are the list of shrines which is also very photogenic and beautiful with vermilion torii gates!

2020.12.10

Places to visit in Japan

All About Buddhist Temples in Japan

We provide an overview of Buddhist temples in Japan and their characteristics, next we will introduce some of the most famous Buddhist temples in Japan!

2020.12.09

Religion

The Secret of Sensoji: The Oldest Buddhist Temple in Tokyo!

Sensoji (浅草寺) is the symbolic temple which has over 1,300 years of history, which makes it the oldest Buddhist temple in the Tokyo area. Here we introduce the secret of Sensoji!

2020.11.30

Places to visit in Tokyo

A Complete Guide to Fushimi Inari Shrine

Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto is one of the highlights of Kyoto and over ten million Japanese and foreign tourists visit this shrine every year. In this article, we introduce everything you need to know about Fushimi Inari Shrine.

2020.11.20

Places to visit in Kyoto

How to Pray at Japanese Shinto Shrines

When you visit a shinto shrine in Japan, you want to avoid any trouble by doing something wrong. Learn the basic rules and manners including how to pray properly at a shrine before you visit!

2020.11.16

Cultural tips

The Best Sento Public Bath in Tokyo

Sento is a Japanese public bathhouse where you can experience a deep Japanese bathing culture. Here we listed up 10 best sento in Tokyo that you should visit!

2020.11.10

To do in Tokyo

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

Explore The Best Pottery Villages of Japan

In this article, we'll have a closer look at the Japanese pottery and give you a list of the top places you should visit to experience the Japanese pottery.

2020.09.08

Experiences