Culture Top 10 Things to Do in Saitama Rebecca Quin Looking for ideas for day trips from Tokyo? Check out Japan Travel's Top Ten Things to Do in Saitama prefecture, just a 20..
Culture Ten of Japan's Weirdest Events Serena Ogawa Japan’s oddest festivals will make you look twice at the weird and the unique. Here are the top 10 most bizarre for you to vis..
Historical Okochi Sanso Gardens & Tea Room Sam Hardwick The Okochi Sanso Gardens & Tearoom are located in Arashiyama on the slopes of Mount Ogura. Offering beautiful views of Kyoto below,..
Culture The First Emperor of Japan Gary Luscombe Following in the footsteps of Emperor Jimmu as he made his way across Japan to found the first Empire. He faced many challenges..
Culture Ikebukuro Bread Festival Late Nov The Ikebukuro Bread Festival has been running for over a decade now, and the six-day event sees over 50 bakeries descending on the..
Historical Iyashino-Sato Nenba Healing Village Jessica A Paje Iyashino-Sato Nenba Healing Village is located on the northwest end of Lake Saiko in Yamanashi Prefecture. Explore the restored..
Street & Urban Golden Gai Golden Tips Lisa Wallin Golden Gai is a feat for the eyes and a lot of fun if you're into small, quirky bars. Here are some tips to make your visit..
Culture Shitamachi Tanabata Matsuri Early Jul Stretching from Ueno to Asakusa, Shitamachi Tanabata features countless decorations, dancing, food and streets and live performances...