Local Japanese food
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Autumn in Japan with Beautiful Autumn Leaves and Various Events
The fall season is an underappreciated tourist season in Japan. After the worst of the summer heat and humidity disappears, it still stays pleasantly warm in the Japanese fall.
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Fun Festivals in Japan (Matsuri) Regardless of the Season
Throughout the year there are many lively festivals, or matsuri, that are held throughout Japan. Which festivals are considered the most major ones?
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Sunamachi Ginza, Tokyo | Great Street Food is Available
If you are a bit adventurous, the Sunamachi Ginza is a great alternative for crowded and popular places like Omoide Yokocho to get your local street food fix.
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Yanesen & Yanaka Tokyo | A City Full of Tokyo History
Yanesen in Tokyo is a great destination for travelers who are looking for a peaceful, local area with a traditional feel to it. Find out what to see and do in Yanesen!
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Monzennakacho, Tokyo | A town full of downtown atmosphere and humanity
Monzennakacho is a great area for a quick, local bite and tipple. There are many tiny restaurants that serve great food, and there’s a local temple with an interesting ceremony.
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Hiroshima | now a Symbol of Peace
Hiroshima is known all over the world as the first city that was subjected to the horrors of an atomic bomb. Learn more about Hiroshima’s history, and the legacy you can still see today.
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Kotohira | the most Popular Shrine in Shikoku and Famous for its Udon Noodles
Kotohira is a small town in Kagawa Prefecture, which is famous for Kompirasan, Shikoku’s most popular shrine. Find out what else there is to do here!
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Okayama | a very livable and sunny place
Besides the famous Okayama Korakuen garden and the reconstructed castle, there are some great museums and a nice bicycle opportunity nearby. Find out what there is to do in Okayama!
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Kurashiki takes you back in time to Japan’s Feudal Era
The preserved canal town of Kurashiki is a great place to visit if you want to be transported back in history. But there is more to do in this town, find out where to go!
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Kyoto Station | It’s a transportation hub and a shopping destination
Kyoto station is not just a place to catch the train, as there is plenty to see and do besides arriving and departing. Find out what makes Kyoto station worth visiting during your Japan tour!
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Riverside Kibune in Kyoto | Beautiful Seasonal Scenery and the God of Marriage
Kibune is a riverside area in the northern part of Kyoto. You can visit the famous Kifune Shrine, hike to Kurama Temple over the mountain, or enjoy lunch at one of the riverside open restaurants.
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Onomichi, Hiroshima | Beautiful City with a View of the Inland Sea and a Pleasant Bike Path
Many movies were shot in Onomichi, as it easily evokes nostalgic feelings with its winding slopes and traditional architecture. Find out what else makes this town worth a visit!
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Toyama City | Rich in seafood and known as a Medicine Town
Toyama city doesn’t get many foreign visitors, but there are several attractions that make the prefectural capital worth a visit. Learn more about Toyama’s attractions!
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Ikebukuro | The best commercial and cultural city in Japan
Ikebukuro is one of Tokyo’s grittier neighborhoods. If you’re looking for subcultures and interesting bars, this is the place to go. But there’s also family-friendly entertainment. See what Ikebukuro is about!
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Harajuku, Tokyo | The city that leads Japanese fashion and great art
Harajuku is home to some of the city’s best art galleries, museums, and design book stores, but let’s start with the area’s most famous highlight, Takeshita Street.
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Nikko | Wonderful shrines, temples and natural beauty
One of the most popular day trips from Tokyo is Nikko. A 2-hour train ride away, this village is rich in World Heritage Sites including the famous Toshogu shrine. What should you not miss in Nikko?
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Niigata | Delicious rice and rich, beautiful nature
Niigata city is a pleasant place, with plenty of open spaces, making the city feel more spacious and less cramped than other major cities of Japan. Some of the best sake is also brewed here.
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Hamamatsucho Station Area | Transportation hub with access to everywhere
There are many hotels in the Hamamatsucho Station area, but what is there to do here? And is the area well-connected to the rest of Tokyo?
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Tsukiji and Toyosu: the Tokyo Fish Markets
In 2018, the fish market and the wholesale markets moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu. Some of the restaurants and shops stayed behind in Tsukiji, but the beloved tuna auction has moved.
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Miso (Fermented Soybeans) | Rich in nutrients and full of flavor
Japanese cuisine is known for its mild but specific flavors, and miso (fermented soybeans) is one of its main components. Learn more about this versatile condiment!