18 Activities A Trip to Naruko Elena Lisina A region rich with wood is famous for making kokeshi dolls and those dolls symbolize Naruko.
Culture Kimono for a Female Elena Lisina From the occasions they are worn, to how they are washed, and how to get dressed in them, they are a unique part of Japan's culture.
Japan Sees Record Visitors in 2015 Mandy Bartok Jan 25, 2016 Japan sees a record number of tourists in 2015, nearly topping 20 million.
10 Culture A Land of Contrasts Kim Bergström Part of what makes traveling throughout Japan so enjoyable is that the country truly is a land of contrasts.
Planning Yamaguchi Makes NY Times 2024 Travel List Kim Bergström Jan 11, 2024 A number of publications release travel lists at the beginning of the year, providing readers with information about emerging trends and popular destinations
Himeji Castle Entry Fees to Rise From 2026 Kim Bergström Feb 18, 2025 If you are planning a visit to Himeji Castle, 2025 might be the year to do it—the iconic destination will be raising its entrance fees by over 100% early
Culture Watching a Noh Play Sleiman Azizi Seeing a Noh play at the National Noh Theatre in Tokyo is easy. Tickets can be bought at the box office or online.
Activities A Solitary Cherry Tree Reynald Ventura This is a 2-minute 53-second film about a solitary cherry tree in full bloom. Children climb up and down the tree.