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Sakura | Very Beautiful Japanese Cherry Blossoms
See what the cherry blossom forecast is for 2021, and enjoy some beautiful pictures of different types of sakura throughout Japan!
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Sengakuji Temple and the 47 Ronin Ako Loyal Samurai
Sengakuji is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo. It is a famous spot among history lovers because this is where the tombs of the 47 Ronin are located. Learn more about this fascinating story of loyalty and revenge.
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Kagurazaka | Geisha district lurking in the heart of Tokyo
Kagurazaka is one of the Geisha districts in Tokyo with an old town atmosphere. Walking through narrow streets with black wooden walls and dining in exquisite restaurants is a great way to spend an afternoon here.
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Mt Fuji | Symbol Of Japan That Shows A Different Face Every Time You See It
See beautiful pictures of the many different faces of Mt Fuji from various vantage points!
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Onta Pottery | Traditional Pottery with very beautiful patterns.
Onta is a small village in Oita, Kyushu. They produce pottery with traditional techniques without using electric power. Strolling along the old street and visiting a few workshops to watch how they produce pottery is a great way to enjoy this town.
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Ginzan Onsen | famous for its fantastic townscape with the Ginzan River and beautiful hot spring inns
Do you want to relax in a hot spring resort without the tourist crowds? It is a bit of a trek, but Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata is a perfect getaway for those who really want to bathe in nature.
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Takayama | Japan’s largest and most gorgeous festivals and Wonderful Shrines
is a town of old wooden houses standing side-by-side, highlighted by projecting lattice and eaves of uniform height, and it never fails to draw visitors’ attention.
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Dogo Onsen Ehime | One of the oldest hot springs
Dogo Onsen is a hot spring resort with a long history. What are some of the stories connected to the resort area? And what does it look like?
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Hitachi Seaside Park Ibaraki | One of the largest flower parks in Japan where you can see a variety of flowers/trees
One of Japan’s most beautiful sights is surely Hitachi Seaside Park with its colorful ‘seas’ of flowers and otherworldly Kochia fields that turn red in autumn. What is there to see in different seasons?
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Shimanami Kaido Best Bicycle Road | Travel Guide
The Shimanami Kaido is a must-do for nature and cycling lovers who travel to Japan. Let us give you an overview of a 3 day/2 night route of this beautiful bicycle tour!
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Uji Kyoto | World Heritage Sites and Green Tea Production
How to experience green tea town Uji on your Japan tour? Let us share with you our favorite places in this beautiful little town near Kyoto!
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Family Friendly Activities in Kyoto
Are you coming to Kyoto with kids between 6 and 16 years old? See which 9 family-friendly activities you can add to your Kyoto trip to add some fun for the whole family to the itinerary!
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Super exciting VR experience in Tokyo | Travel Guide
For those looking for a thrill in Tokyo, these VR experiences will immerse you in a whole new world!
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The History of Kyoto : Japan’s Former Capital
Kyoto’s history is a long one, it all started in the 8th century. The city was built as the capital of Japan in that time and was home to the Imperial Court until 1868 when it moved to Tokyo
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Omiyage | The Chic Tradition of Japanese Souvenirs
Omiyage are tasty locals souvenirs from Japan that were first used to thank trip financers for their contributions in the Edo period and then helped straying spouses stay on the straight and narrow. Find out how this worked!
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Very beautiful and Traditional Japanese Architecture in Kyoto
Learn about the history of Japanese architecture, and let us give you an itinerary for Kyoto that will take you through Japan’s architectural history from the 6th century until the late 19th century.
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Easy to Visit even for Tourists in Tokyo | Travel Guide
What do Roppongi, Hiroo, and Azabu have to offer the intrepid tourist who wants to veer a bit off the beaten path?
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TeamLabo | An Extraordinary and Wonderful Experience
What will you experience at the teamLab Borderless exhibition in Odaiba, Tokyo? This is a lively description of a visit by a few of our staff to this wonderful digital art museum.
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Special Real Estate Trends in Japan
Our tour customers regularly ask the guides about the real estate market in Japan. Let us give you an overview of the housing market in Japan and likely trends in the near future.
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Typical Housing in Japan | Unique Japanese Room Structure and Usage
While you will mainly see single-family homes in the more remote suburbs and in the countryside in Japan, in more central city areas the majority of people will live in apartments that are often not much larger than 60m2, or even smaller.