Culture Wakayama’s Kumano Sanzan Arlene Bastion The Kumano Taisha are dedicated to nature worship, with the splendour of their shrines made more compelling thanks to the bea...
Planning New Japan Travel Podcast Sébastien Duval Free podcast with inclusive, sustainable, and cultural touches: local knowledge, tips, memories, interviews, places to love, ...
Activities Shinagawa Coffee and Art Tour Serena Ogawa Tennozu Isle is one of Tokyo's rare hidden gems. Ride a bicycle and go around the Shinagawa area and you'll find some history...
Planning What Opened While Borders Were Closed? Kim Bergström During Japan's pandemic-related border closures, a host of new attractions popped up. This guide covers 10 of them that trave...
Transportation Kotsu Kaikan Nathan Meyers The 3rd-floor terrace in Kotsu Kaikan is the perfect place for viewing and taking photos of the Tokaido Shinkansen. Enjoy the...
Nightlife Shibuya Crossing Todd Wojnowski Shibuya Crossing is a world famous and iconic intersection in Shibuya, Tokyo. The scramble is famous for being the busiest cr...
Culture Kunjudo Jim Bouman Create your own incense or partake in a factory tour in Awaji-shima, just a day trip from Kobe or Osaka
Activities Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel Todd Fong For families looking for an accessible location to stay when visiting Tokyo Disney Resort, Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel repr...
Culture Bikkuri Hinamatsuri 2027 Chikako Takahashi The traditional "doll appreciation season" is just around the corner! Enjoy this hina-doll festival that is held in a histori...
Activities Virtual Event Invite: Another Side of Tokyo, the Tokyo Islands 2021 Geoff Day Our next virtual tour will take you to the Oshima and Kozushima islands, two of the 11 Tokyo Islands located south of the cit...
