Toji means Eastern Temple, and this temple in Kyoto has a very long history. The religious foundations of Kyoto were…
The shrine of Kitano Tenmangu was built in the 10th century by the emperor of the time in honor of…
The Umeda Sky Building in Osaka is located near Osaka station and well-worth a short visit. The view from the…
The long Nakamise shopping street in front of the Sensoji temple in Asakusa is a popular area for souvenir shopping…
In 1981 the municipal government of Yokohama, Japan's second-largest city after Tokyo, started to revitalize its port area in order…
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse was built as a model warehouse in the country from the late Meiji era to…
Ikebukuro is one of Tokyo's grittier neighborhoods. If you're looking for subcultures and interesting bars, this is the place to…
In 2018, the fish market and the wholesale markets moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu. Some of the restaurants and shops…
Tokyo's young fashion mecca Shibuya has been given a make-over! What's the popular area's history? And what is there to…
Ginza is a district in central Tokyo, and its name means 'silver place' when translated to English. That still holds…
Karuizawa has thrived as a very popular summer resort in Japan since the late 19th century because of its cool…
Nagoya doesn't feature often on tourists' itineraries, but If you would still find yourself in Nagoya, there are plenty of…
Namba is a known entertainment district in Osaka full of colors, restaurants, neon screens, shops, and other places to enjoy…
What makes for a perfect depachika-bought meal? What should you think about when you go to a depachika to get…
Kyoto station is not just a place to catch the train, as there is plenty to see and do besides…
A trip to Tokyo Disneyland isn't complete without stopping by the IKSPIARI shopping mall after your visit to the park.…
Jump Shop is a store that sells manga and anime goods from popular Japanese comic magazine Shonen Jump. Find out…
The 100 yen shop (dollar store) is very popular in Japan. It is a convenient shop because you can find…
All shops in Kappabashi Street sell kitchen wares for professionals and passionate home cooks. This is where Japan's famous plastic…
There is a fascinating street for pop culture fans in Soshigaya, Tokyo called Ultraman Shopping Street. There are many hidden…