Goshuin: The Perfect Traditional Souvenir From Japanese Shrines and Temples Liz Ong Harajuku’s Meiji Jingu Shrine, Asakusa’s Senso-ji, and Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine—-the...
Culture 5 Spirited Away Locations You Can Visit in Japan Serena Kim Explore the breathtaking beauty of Spirited Away locations, from its iconic red bridge and magnificent hot springs to its thr...
Culture 9 Things to Do in Tokyo for Introverts Kim If you're an introvert planning a trip to Tokyo, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed by the idea of navigating such a b...
Activities Sakura Spots in Iwaki City, Fukushima Kim Iwaki City in Fukushima is known for several things, including hot springs, beaches, and agriculture. It's a great spot for s...
Activities Sakura Spots in Toyota City Kim Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture is perhaps best known for being the headquarters of the Toyota Motor Corporation, but it's al...
Activities 7 Spots for Plum Blossoms in Tokyo Kim Often overshadowed by cherry blossoms, plum blossoms tend to signal the start of spring's arrival and have a beauty and charm...
Planning Japan's Cherry Blossom Forecast for 2023 Kim Find out when the cherry blossom is expected to bloom in Japan in 2023 so you can start preparing your sakura-inspired trips ...
Transportation How to Access Shiramine by Bus Susan May Shiramine is an ancient village deep in the mountains of Hakusan City. Learn how to catch the bus and easily access this beau...
Culture 5 Floating Torii Destinations in Japan Kim Japan is home to a myriad of shrines in all corners of the country, and they're marked by torii gates at their entrance. At s...
Activities Autumn Leaves Forecast for 2023 Kim The Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) releases projections of when autumn leaves should be at their best each year, and ...
