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Super Solo Culture in Japan

Recently, cities in Japan have become much more solo-customer-friendly. The so-called ‘super solo culture’ has taken off and will probably only grow larger. What gave rise to this culture, and where can you go to experience it?
Maglev Super Fast New Train in Japan

Maglev is a super fast train that uses magnetic levitation. Japan is currently building a maglev train that will run up to 500 km/h. See where you can already experience this train in action.
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.
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?
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?
Sugamo, The Harajuku of Old Ladies that retains its old-time charm

Sugamo is a local Tokyo neighborhood that is especially popular with elderly ladies. Find out why you should include this area on your Japan tour itinerary if you like to see how the locals live.
Minimalism Glimpsed Everywhere in Japan

Minimalism has been linked with Japanese culture for a long time, and it goes back to even before Zen Buddhism emerged in Japan which made minimalism here to stay. Learn more about minimalism’s history, and how minimalism is alive today in Japan.
Earthquake Safety in Earthquake-prone Japan

How is earthquake damage mitigated in Japan, and what can you do yourself to stay as safe as possible in the rare event of a large earthquake?
Ghibli Park Nagoya | Experience a Spiritual and Fantastic World

Next to the extremely popular Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo a new pilgrimage destination for fans of the dreamy Studio Ghibli franchise has been opened in November 2022. The Ghibli Park is even larger and you can truly disappear in a wondrous different world
Ghibli Museum Mitaka | Experience a Spiritual and Fantastic World

Japan’s leading animation producer is without a doubt Studio Ghibli, having produced 6 of the 10 highest-grossing films in Japan. The studio is known for…
The Meiji Restoration in Japan

The turning point for the city of Edo, actually for all of Japan, was the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry’s Black Ships at Edo-wan (now known as Tokyo Bay) in 1853. Perry’s US Navy expedition demanded that Japan open itself to foreign trade.
Shinjuku, Tokyo | the most Enjoyable Nightlife District in Japan

Shinjuku is known for its impressive streets full of neon signs. Throughout the territory, there is a wide variety of international cuisine and hundreds of department stores ranging from clothing stores to high-tech devices.
Roppongi, Tokyo | Fashionable and Representative of Japan’s Downtown Area

Roppongi is known as one of Tokyo’s nightlife destinations that are especially popular with local expats. What else is there to see and do in cosmopolitan Roppongi?
Ginza, Tokyo | One of the Best Shopping Spots in Japan

Ginza is a district in central Tokyo, and its name means ‘silver place’ when translated to English. That still holds true today, as it is one of the most high-end shopping districts in Japan.
Odaiba, Tokyo | you can Experience a Variety of Activities

Artificial island Odaiba in Tokyo became very popular with young people, especially young couples who flock to shopping and amusement. Find out what fun you can have here!
Two J-Pop Legends Everyone Should Know

Within the music world of Japan, there are two acts that have gone down in history as legends and continue to inspire new generations. Learn more about these artists!
Toyota, Aichi | A City that is at the Cutting Edge of the Car World

Toyota City is known for the great Toyota Museum and car factory, but did you know that the city also has an interesting history? Learn more about this city near Nagoya!
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.
Akihabara | Big electronics district and a mecca for geek culture

Akihabara is a place where people from all over the world come to see the new subcultures of Japan. It is a must-see area if you are traveling to Tokyo. Learn more about his intriguing area!