Summer in Japan might be very hot and humid but there are still many ways to enjoy it. There are many rivers in the Tokyo area and the Tama river is one of them. It’s on the border of Tokyo…
For most Japanese, Hokkaido is the best destination for summer vacation in Japan. The cool and refreshing air, yummy food and beautiful view make it worth the trip every summer. Furano is one of the most popular spots in Hokkaido.…
It is the rainy season in Japan right now. Called Tsuyu in Japanese, the season typically lasts 6 weeks. The idea of endless cloudy skies and lots of rain sounds daunting, but every year when we are in the middle…
When people hear Shibuya, most mainly think of the following 2 things: Hachiko and the scramble intersection. Shibuya is a district of Tokyo that is full of energy where young people like to gather but not only that, there are…
Asakusa is a popular area of Tokyo. You can enjoy the traditional Japanese atmosphere of the temple but also view Sky Tree or take a pleasant walk along the Sumida River. Let’s start our visit by taking a “time leap”…
There is more to Japan than the big cities such as Tokyo or Osaka. There are also a lot of attractive places near and far, and Okinawa is one of them. In Okinawa you get to experience “another Japan” from…
When you think about Japan, one of the first images that comes to mind is a kimono. The main image of kimonos is the one that girls wear for different occasions, but did you know that there are men’s kimonos…
