Transportation Hello Kitty Shinkansen Serena Ogawa Hello Kitty has been delighting the world since her introduction by Sanrio in 1974. Along with her friends, Kitty has invaded just..
Planning Guide to Travel Insurance Serena Ogawa Find out what protection travel insurance can offer you while you travel around Japan. Also, learn about what to look for when buying..
Culture Tokyo's Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property Sleiman Azizi Tokyo is represented on the Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property list by traditional farming implements at the Hamura Folklore..
Culture Tokyo's Important Cultural Property - Buildings Sleiman Azizi The second highest category of cultural heritage in Japan, Important Cultural Properties are found across the Tokyo city wards of..
Culture Tokyo's National Treasures - Buildings Sleiman Azizi Tokyo is home to two National Treasure buildings. The Akasaka Palace, built in 1909, is representative of Japan's Meiji-period..
Culture Tokyo's National Treasures - Crafts Sleiman Azizi Tokyo's collection of craft National Treasures includes works dating back over 1000 years. Most are held by the Tokyo National..
Culture Tokyo's National Treasures - Archaeology Sleiman Azizi Tokyo is home to many archaeological National Treasures. Made up of finds dating back thousands of years, Tokyo National Museum..
Activities Cycling Tsuchiura Tom Roseveare Shimanami Kaido is one of Japan's most popular cycling routes. The Shimanami Inland Sea is a network of bridges and lanes that..