Japan has the oldest continuous monarchy in the world. According to mythology, the first Emperor of Japan, Emperor Jimmu, is…
Japan is a country with one of the richest cuisines in the world, with endless dishes to choose from. One…
While the most popular sports in many parts of the world are soccer and American Football, in Japan the most…
One of the most emotional places in Japan is the so-called Peace Park. It is located in Nagasaki, a few…
In Nagasaki, very close to where the epicenter of the explosion of the atomic bomb was, is the Atomic Bomb…
The Hiroshima Prefectural Commercial Products Exhibition Hall was almost directly below the hypocenter of the bomb, but somehow the framework…
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum lets its visitors learn about the devastation that followed after the atomic bomb fell on…
It is estimated that in August 1945, about 6,500 people lived in the seven 'cho' (neighborhood units) in the Nakajima…
Capsule hotels opened for the first time in 1979 in Osaka in the bustling district of Umeda. They became a…
If Osaka is on your itinerary, Shinsekai is a very interesting neighborhood to explore. The atmosphere is somewhat retro-feeling, making…
Within the music world of Japan, there are two acts that have gone down in history as legends and continue…
When someone comes to Japan for the first time, the contrast or the great cultural differences that exist between Japan…
The turning point for the city of Edo, actually for all of Japan, was the arrival of Commodore Matthew Perry's…
The National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo offers the opportunity to observe firsthand how the common citizen lived in Japan…
Henn Na Hotel, meaning 'Strange Hotel', is one of the most innovative franchises in the hotel industry in the world.…
The Tokyo Tower is one of the highest constructions in Tokyo at 333m tall. The Eiffel Tower-inspired tower is just…
Harajuku is home to some of the city's best art galleries, museums, and design book stores, but let's start with…
Super Potato specializes in those nostalgic games that meant the childhood of today's adults. Find out why you should hit…
Shinjuku is known for its impressive streets full of neon signs. Throughout the territory, there is a wide variety of…
Roppongi is known as one of Tokyo's nightlife destinations that are especially popular with local expats. What else is there…