People from far and wide make their way to the extremely popular teamLab Borderless when visiting Tokyo to enjoy the novelty ...

If you want to branch out your Japan travels beyond Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, then try Nagoya, the country's fourth-largest city! The capital of Aichi Prefecture has a distinctive food culture and a ...

Sushi is one of Japan’s most famous dishes. Though many travel to the country in the hope of experiencing authentic sushi firsthand, with so many different types of sushi and restaurants available, ...

With matcha becoming a popular drink worldwide, there are likely fewer people who haven’t heard of the powdered tea. But have you ever tried it in one of its purest forms at a Japanese tea ceremony?

Do They Celebrate Halloween in Japan? While a big deal in North America and other countries, Halloween is only just taking off in Japan. Naturally pairing with a love of cosplay, seasonal festivities, ...

With around 800,000 daily passengers, the JR Yamanote Line is one of the busiest trains in all of Japan. Serving the capital since 1885, it has grown into a total of 29 stations with access to much of ...

GATE STAY Premium Ginza Shintomicho is a minute’s walk from Shintomicho Station and 5 minutes from Tsukiji Station. It’s also just a 12-minute walk to the Tsukiji Outer Market, letting you get there ...

Have you ever heard of udon noodles? With a huge number of regional varieties to be found around Japan, udon noodles make for a delicious lunch or dinner any time of the year. In this article, we'll ...

When on vacation, it can be easy to open your wallet and spend like there is no tomorrow. After all, you worked hard to get here and deserve to treat yourself, right? But that doesn’t mean that you ...

Did you know that in Japan, going out without any makeup on can be considered rude? Some women even feel embarrassed meeting people outside of their family without makeup, saying it's like showing up ...

Missed out on some prime cherry blossom viewing? Shibazakura or "lawn cherry blossoms" are another form of natural beauty in Japan that springs to life for about a month from the middle of April to ...

Besides climbing, a popular way to enjoy Japan’s iconic Mt. Fuji is by viewing it from nearby sightseeing hotspots. For this edition of our “Area of Japan” series, we set out on a one-day bus tour ...