Kouhakunamasu resembles traditional Japanese ribbons and kouhaku means red and white. Red and white are the colors typically associated with ce ...
???A tanuki is a raccoon dog in Japanese, and in Japanese culture the tanuki has become a symbol of chubby good cheer and fortune (a comparatively rec ...
The Sumida River circuit of the Seven Deities of Good Fortune in Tokyo is the very first of this type of New Year pilgrimages: it was devised in 1804 ...
???Higashiyama is a station on the Tozai Line of the Kyoto subway one stop east of Sanjo Keihan Station (the interchange station with the Keihan Line) ...
Shibuya is Tokyo?s youth mecca, never short of shopping complexes, bars, art, music and — luckily for us — things to do. We’ve g ...
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Tokyo events for Monday, November 27 to Sunday, December 3, 2023. The end of the autumn leaves is fast approaching and winter festivities (think light ...
There are heaps of amazing slopes all over Honsh? and Hokkaid? (like Niseko), but in this guide we?re focusing on ski and snowboard resorts near Tokyo ...
Osaka has enough neon to be seen from space (nearly), but around Christmas and New Year, the city’s winter illuminations steal the show. Nothin ...
The Ainu are one of Japan’s indigenous peoples and have a rich history filled with unique customs, traditions, and celebrations. While many yea ...
K?y? (or fall-foliage viewing) is a great excuse to get outdoors. Similar to cherry-blossom season, people celebrate the autumn leaves in Japan by pi ...
You have a small window of time for visiting winter wonders in Japan — so don’t miss out! All across the country, these natural wonders ...
Get your fall fix wherever you are in Japan. From Hokkaid??s mountain ranges to the secret valleys of Kansai, there are plenty of spectacular sights o ...
Summer isn’t over yet, and there are plenty of festivals across Japan to carry on that holiday feeling. Here’s a taste of what you can ...
Kyoto can make even the gaudiest winter illuminations classy — it’s got the fanciest festive feels in the Kansai area. If you are still ...
In Osaka, autumn leaves transform the busy city, temple precincts, nearby mountains, and beyond into a pleasing mélange of sunny yellows, golden brow ...
The Nintendo Museum’s opening date has finally been announced and Nintendo fans around the world are getting hyped. And with good reason: This ...
The Sapporo Snow Festival is an amazing experience, but there are plenty of other spectacular winter festivals in Japan. The north of Japan is filled ...
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) may be smaller than its American counterparts, but don’t let size fool you. With areas like Super Nintendo World, ...
The viewing of autumn leaves in Kansai typically starts around mid-November and can last until early December. It’s a great time to head to wes ...
Knowing how to get around in Kyoto is the key to making sure your trip to the ancient capital is as smooth as possible. The world famous attractions a ...
The chilly air of November means it is the ideal time for k?y? (the viewing of autumn leaves), and as Japan shifts from green to red, many festivals c ...
October means autumn, and in Japan, that means stunning fall festivals. You could visit a ginormous tug-of-war, a secret mud festival, or get in the H ...
Kyoto travel passes are easily the best way to save yourself a bunch of money when traveling around the ancient capital. But, the main attractions are ...
January gets a bad reputation for being the month of winter blues and post-Christmas lulls. But if these events are anything to go by, we’d hav ...
There’s no shortage of events this December in Japan! Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon, and enjoy the illuminations in Kyoto and Os ...
Ghibli Park — the theme park for Studio Ghibli fans — is getting bigger and better. Located in Nagoya, which is between Tokyo and Kyoto/ ...
Want to know what to eat in Nagoya" Then look no further. Whether you’re just stopping in to visit Ghibli Park or plan to stay a little longer, ...
Kyoto is a must on any traveler’s Japan itinerary. Eventually though, you’ll probably have to leave the charming old capital and head ba ...
One of the must-see sights of Japan is the floating shrine and torii gate of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima). Beyond the inlet, Miyajima is ...
Some of Japan’s best festivals take place in August. And lucky for us, they’re mostly free! This is one of the busiest months for events ...
Tsukune are Japanese chicken meatball skewers glazed with sweet yakitori sauce. It?s easy to make them at home with an oven broiler or grill! READ: T ...
