culture | Japan City Tour

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!
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
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!
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.
The Start of Working Life in Japan

Finding your first full-time job is never easy, and even less so in Japan. How do university students find their first jobs? And what happens once you are in?
Japanese Ghost Stories that are both Scary and Funny

Let us share 5 ghost stories from Japan that will chill you… If you want more of this, we also organize tours that focus on stories about the ghosts and ghouls of Japan.
Judo a one of Japan’s Proudest Martial Arts

If you ask anyone to name one martial art from Japan, it is probably going to be judo or karate. Judo has been spread all over the world and is practiced as a common way to teach kids and adults self-defense.
History of Port City Osaka Rich in Diversity

Osaka has a long history, during which the area has always served as a place where traders from all over Asia and later the world are intermingling with Japanese people.
Beautiful Castles in Japan

Japanese castles have developed over many centuries, and have their own original style compared to European castles. Let us give you an overview of the history of Japanese castles.
History of Tokyo as a Metropolis | Travel Guide

What became today’s largest metropole in the world started out as a small town in the 13th century and became a small castle town in the 15th century. Then the feudal lords started fighting out a war that would change the course of Edo’s history forever.
Beautiful and Fascinating Contemporary Architecture in Tokyo

Learn more about 7 treasures of post-war Japanese architecture in Tokyo!
Christianity in Japan | One of Japanese Religions

Did you ever wonder how Christianity ended up in Japan? And why are church weddings and Christmas so popular in Japan while only a small minority of the population is Christian? Let us answer these questions and more!
Happy New Year’s Day in Japan

Just like in other countries, Japan has its own way to ring in the new year and its own traditions on the first few days of January. Let us give you some travel tips for Japan in the first week of January!
A Spectacular Japanese Festival at the end of the year

Learn more about Japan’s traditions surrounding the end of the year, and find out how to have a good NYE in Tokyo!
The Daily Life of Office Workers in Japan

Have you always wanted to know what a day in the life of a Japanese salaryman or office lady looks like? Read this first-hand account from a former salaryman from Japan.
Life in a Japanese Company

Lifetime employment, seniority-based pay, and the lack of a strong labor union give Japan’s offices a distinct culture. How did these systems originate, and is it time for a change in Japan’s traditional-style companies?
Japan: The Best Post COVID Holiday

Let us show you what makes Japan one of the best long-haul trips for 2023 and beyond to take once the pandemic is over.
Kagoshima City Famous for Sakurajima | Kagoshima Travel Guide

For history, activities in nature, and a balmy climate, Kagoshima is the place to go. Having always been more open to foreign influences, you can still find plenty of proof of that in local culture and Kagoshima’s historical buildings.
Nihonbashi & Ningyocho a Hidden Tourist Spots

Most Japan tours start in Tokyo. Even if you don’t have much time here, Nihonbashi and Ningyocho will offer you a lot on the city’s history and food culture. Find out what there is to discover in these historical areas!
Ikebana, a Japanese Art form with a Long History and Elegance

It was in the 14th century that Ikebana arose in Japan when people started arranging the flowers that they offer to Buddha statues. Its concept developed from the desire to express religious feelings in connection with Buddhism.