Planning
Winter in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide
Whether you’re a local accustomed to this seasonal shift or a tourist visiting Japan for the first time, winter can be as chal..
Planning
Guide to eSIM in Japan
There are plenty of ways to keep your Instagram feed alive and your Google Maps on track while in Japan, but one of the most convenient..
Culture
Takayama Spring Festival 2025
Past EventThe Takayama Spring Festival, also known as Sanno Matsuri, is one of Japan's biggest festivals marking the change of the season...
Culture
Only in Japan: Vending Machines That Go Way Beyond ...
In Japan, convenience never clocks out. Whether it’s 2pm in central Tokyo or 2am on a quiet countryside road, you’re never far..
Culture
Aichi Awaits: Seven Authentic Experiences Beyond Na...
Beyond Nagoya lies a treasure trove of cultural, spiritual, and culinary experiences waiting to be discovered. The rest of Aichi..
Culture
The History of Japan: Era by Era
One of the best things about traveling in Japan is how the past and present sit side by side. You can eat lunch in a 300-year-old..
Culture
Suica 2026 and Beyond: What’s New and What’s Cool
JR East’s long-term vision transforms Suica from a commuter tool into a digital gateway to modern living.
Activities
Mt. Fuji Hike 2025: New Safety Rules & Registration...
Shizuoka Prefecture introduces new climbing regulations in 2025 for the Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Subashiri trails during the climbing..
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Culture
An Enriching Getaway in Ome City
Veronica CarnevaleWhen the busyness of city life becomes too much, Ome’s natural and cultural charms are only a 60 to 90-minute train ride away...
Culture
Garyu Sanso: An Architectural Masterpiece in Harmon...
Veronica CarnevaleLocated in Ozu City along the Hiji River, Garyu Sanso is a breathtaking villa that whisks you away to early twentieth-century Japan...
Culture
Osaka E-Pass
Tiffany AguilarThe Osaka e-Pass is a convenient and cost effective way to knock out all of the city’s popular sightseeing spots during your s..