Japan Cherry Blossom Forecast 2021

It is almost Spring time! We`re sure you also have in mind `When is the best time to visit Japan for the Cherry Blossoms ? Well we got you covered, below are the Japan [...]

Serious coronavirus cases hit record high

On Monday, a new record of number of seriously ill patients in Japan with COVID-19 was reported. The number of seriously ill patients went to 472. According to Health Minister Tamura Norihisa, "The [...]

Latest Japan travel restriction

Entry permission to Japan Foreign travelers included on the 152 countries and regions with existing travel restrictions who plan to visit Japan for short-term stay like recreational activities or tours during this pandemic [...]

TOKYO 2020: Olympic Torch Relay

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay is not just for runners, but for everyone. As the sacred flame and people’s hearts come together, the divine flame will burn even brighter. “The Olympic Torch Relay [...]

Winter Illumination Spots in Tokyo

As the song lyrics say, "It's the most beautiful time of the year...". Christmas is also winter time in Japan! It is "Ber" months already, it means it's Christmas Season, are your Christmas Lights [...]

Hokkaido Autumn Foliage Forecast

Autumn season is just around the corner! The feel of cool and crisp air starts to blow over Japan, leaves of the trees starts to change in orange color. Hokkaido is the northernmost prefecture [...]

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Best Autumn Spots in Tokyo

Autumn season is just around the corner! The feel of cool and crisp air starts to blow over Japan, leaves of the trees starts to change in orange color. I am sure everyone wants [...]

Things to do in Japan this Autumn Season

Autumn is one of the most awaited season in countries with four seasons like Japan. It is the second spring where flowers are the leaves that changes into autumn colors. Also, it is the [...]

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Japan Autumn Forecast 2021

Japan Autumn Forecast 2021, this year autumn season will be late. Autumn season is perfect for travelling because of its perfect weather, it is one of the most beautiful seasons in Japan. One of [...]

Festival of the Lights Osaka

One of the most breathtaking winter illumination events in Japan is the Festival of Lights that takes place in Osaka. Festival of Lights has two main illuminations events which are the following: Midisuji Illumination, [...]

Common Japanese Phrases

Are you planning to go Japan? But first, are you prepared to go to Japan? One way to prepare is to know the common Japanese phrases that you can use on your visit. And [...]

Glover Garden Night Illumination

During the Christmas season, Glover Garden Night Illumination is one of the attractions in Nagasaki Prefecture. The whole park is illuminated with more or less, 300,000 lights. There is also a big Christmas Tree [...]

Okinawa International Carnival

Okinawa International Carnival is held in Okinawa City, Okinawa Island. This event features International Tug-of-War, a carnival parade and a music concert all with full interternational colors. The International Carnival also features an international [...]

Himeji Castle Light-up and Exhibition

Himeji Castle Light up and Exhibition are different events timed to coincide. The Saijiki Art Exhibition which is an exhibition of contemporary art is held on the Nishonomaru graden and the Nishinomaru Hyakkanrouka. The [...]

November Grand Sumo Tournament

The November Grand Sumo Tournament, which is the sixth and final of Japan’s annual Sumo Tournaments (Honbasho), will be held on Fukuoka Prefecture. It is a 15-day tournament that will start on November 10 [...]

Tokushima Yokai Festival

Held annually every third Sunday of November in Tokushima Prefecture, Shikoku Island, Japanese  have taken their Yokai (monster) folklore and turned it into a celebration which is the Tokushima Yokai Festival. People of Miyoshi [...]

Arashiyama Momiji Festival

Arashiyama Momiji Festival is an annual celebration held every second sunday of November in one of the most mesmerizing spots of Kyoto during Autumn. Boats sail aroung a scenic site of Autumn leaves. Many [...]

Gion Odori

Started in 1894, Gion Odori is one of the longest-running shows. It is also one of the smallest and has a more special feeling than others. Gion Odori is from November 1st to November 10th [...]

Ishigaki-jima Festival

Ishigaki-jima Festivals is held on the Island of Ishigaski, specifically in Ishigaski City, which features many performaces and attractions. On the second day of the Festival, there will be a fireworks display. Event [...]

Ube Festival

Started in 1933, Ube Festival is celabrated in Ube City of Yamaguchi Prefecture, which is the third biggest city of the Prefecture. It is held for two days in the month of November. Parade, [...]

Utsunomiya Gyoza Festival

Started in 1999, Utsunomiya Gyoza Festival is an annual festival held every first weekend of November. This year, it will be held at the center of Utsunomiya nation widely famous as a town of [...]

Karatsu Kunchi Festival

For more that 400 years, Karatsu Kunchi Festival is celebrated and held in Katsura Shrine in Saga Prefecture. It is a 3-day festival which features parade of massive hikiyama floats which weigh between 2 [...]

Shitennoji Wasso Festival

Shitennoji Wasso Festival is the festival held in Osaka that elegantly reproduces international exchanges in ancient East Asia. There are more that 1000 people participates wearing colorful traditional clothing march through the streets of [...]

Hi-watari Festival

Every November 3 (Culture Day) of each year, a breathtaking fire walking ritual takes place in front of the Daigan-ji Temple in Miyajima, Hiroshima. This is what they called the Hi-watari Festival. NOTE: Public [...]

Nigohachi Festival

One Autumn Festival that you attend when you visit Shiga Prefeture is the Nigohachi Festival. "Ni" means two, "Go" means five, and "Hachi" means eight. It is held in Higashiomi City. A large market [...]

Jidai Matsuri: Kyoto’s Historical Parade

The Jidai Matsuri or "Festival of Ages" is held every October 22 of each year which is the anniversary of the foundation of Kyoto. It is one of the biggest October festival that you [...]

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TOKYO 2020: Olympic Medals unveiled

Photo by: KIMIMASA MAYAMA, EPA-EFE With exactly one year before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, during the opening ceremony on July 24, 2021 (Wednesday), official medal designs for the olympic games were unveiled, designed [...]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak in Japan

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is [...]

Japan’s PM Abe lifted State of Emergency across Japan

Despite the criticisms the government faced by their initial response of the outbreak, announced last Monday (May 25), Abe lifts nationwide coronavirus state of emergency. The state of emergency was initially announced last April [...]

Covid19: Tokyo has reported 5 new cases

As of Tuesday (May 20, 2021), Tokyo reported 5 new cases of coronavirus, the latest battle contributing to the active cases, still the city remains under a state of emergency. On Thursday, the central [...]

TOKYO 2020: Ticket Rules

As the ticket lottery has begun, for Japan Residents, did you already applied for it? If yes, what kind of ticket did you applied for? If no, you have until May 28. 2021 to [...]

TOKYO 2020: Ticket Lottery

Japanese Olympic Committee announced on Thursday (April 04, 2021) that the registration for Tokyo 2020 ticket lottery will start this May 09, 2021, Thursday, 10:00 AM and ends on May 28, 2021, Tuesday. Note that [...]

Japan’s state of emergency extended nationwide

Less than 2 weeks after the Prime Minister Abe declared state of emergency to seven prefectures, he has extended the declaration of state of emergency from seven prefectures to the whole country of Japan [...]

Tokyo 2020: Postponed to 2021

Due the Coronavirus pandemic or the COVID-19 pandemic situations in Japan and around the world, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach and the Prime Minister Abe Shinzo of Japan has [...]

The Greater Edo Tokyo Sake Festival

Held in Kanda Myoujin Shrine, the Greater Edo Tokyo Sake Festival offers you a unique chance the entire spectrum of sake craft of Tokyo. This festival also features an experience of local cuisines and [...]

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Great Wisteria Festival, Ashikaga Flower Park

Japan is famous for beautiful Sakura displays during early spring, but did you know there are other beautiful flowers to watch out for during Spring like the Wisteria Festival? Other than the Sakura, Wisteria displays [...]

Kagurazaka Matsuri

This is the biggest summer festival of the year in the area of Kagurazaka. The festival lasts four days: two days for the Hozuki Market and two days for the Kagurazaka Awa Odori Taikai. [...]

Shinjuku Eisa Festival

Shinjuku Eisa Festival is held very late of July. Eisa is a traditional dance that originated in Okinawan Islands, as a way to honor the island's ancestors and pray for the well-being of families [...]

Hachioji Fireworks Festival

The Hachioji Fireworks Display takes place as part of the Hachioji Festival with approximately 3,500 fireworks to be launched at Hachioji Shimin Kyujo Ballpark, Fujimori Park. It’s a 15-minute walk from Nishi-Hachioji [...]

Showa Kinen Park Fireworks Festival

Showa Kinen Park do provide clear views of the fireworks than some of the more major events in the capital. This festival lunched 5,000 fireworks making it a medium-sized festival by Tokyo [...]

Enoshima Tenno Festival

Held in Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Enoshima Tenno Festival features a large mikoshi (portable shrine) from Yasaka Shrine is carried across the bridge from Enoshima to Koyuguri Shrine on the mainland. On the way, the [...]

Tanbo Art

Started in 1993, Tanbo Art is an event that Inakadate of Aomori Prefecture is famous with held annually every early June to early October. The arts featured on it are made out [...]

Aizen Festival

Held every June 30th to July 2nd of each year, Aizen Festival is one of the oldest summer festival in Japan which started 1,400 years ago. On the first day of the festival which [...]

Izawanomiya Otaue Festival

The Izawanomiya Otaue Festival is one of the three major rice planting (Otaue) festivals in Japan along with the Festivals happening in Chiba Prefecture and Osaka. Locals called it "Omita" for short. This festival [...]

Himeji Yukata Festival

Held every June 22nd to 24th, Himeji Yukata Festival is held for the local god of Himeyama of Osakabe Shrine. It first took place about 260 years ago which made it as one of [...]

Yosakoi Soran Festival

Based on the Yosakoi Festival of Kochi Prefecture, Yosakoi Soran Festival is a vibrant dancing event which feature naruko clappers and Hokkaido's Soran Bushi folk melodies. The dances and parades are held Odori Park. [...]

Hiroshima Toukasan Matsuri

Toukasan Festival which is a yukata festival marks the start of summer. Yukata are the light and bright kimonos worn by people in Japan. An estimated 450,000 people attend to receive their blessings over [...]

Chagu Chagu Umakko

Photo from: www.zmetravel.com/ Held in Iwate Prefecture, Chagu Chagu Umakko is a horse festival which is held every second Saturday of June.  About 100 brightly colored clad horses and bells parade from [...]

Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival

Photo from: kaname-inn.com Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival is a 3-day festival held to commemorate the Lord Maeda Toshiie's entry into Kanazawa castle in 1583. It is also the largest festival held in Kanazawa. [...]

Kashima Gatalympics

It is a sports festival using the vast tidal land of the Ariake Sea, next to Kashima City in Saga Prefecture. Participants aim for the goal spot while enjoying becoming full of body [...]

TOKYO 2020: Olympic Torch Relay

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay is not just for runners, but for everyone. As the sacred flame and people’s hearts come together, the divine flame will burn even brighter. “The Olympic Torch Relay [...]

Winter Illumination Spots in Tokyo

As the song lyrics say, "It's the most beautiful time of the year...". Christmas is also winter time in Japan! It is "Ber" months already, it means it's Christmas Season, are your Christmas Lights [...]

Things to do in Japan this Autumn Season

Autumn is one of the most awaited season in countries with four seasons like Japan. It is the second spring where flowers are the leaves that changes into autumn colors. Also, it is the [...]

SENDAI Pageant of Starlight

SENDAI Pageant of Starlight is the main winter illumination event of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture in Japan. SENDAI Pageant of Starlight is a winter feature of Sendai that changes its appearance from the capital city [...]

SENDAI Pageant of Starlight

SENDAI Pageant of Starlight is the main winter illumination event of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture in Japan. SENDAI Pageant of Starlight is a winter feature of Sendai that changes its appearance from the capital city [...]

Osaka Ramen Expo 2019

Are you a fan of Ramen? If yes, this is the best event for you!Held annually in Bampakukoen (aka the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park), Osaka Ramen Expo is one of the most awaited events between [...]

Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri

Named after the Wakamiya Shrine in Kasuga-Taisha Shrine Complex, Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri is held annually since the 12th century. This festival is with authentic costumes and rich traditions. This Festival was originally celebrate to [...]

Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri

Named after the Wakamiya Shrine in Kasuga-Taisha Shrine Complex, Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri is held annually since the 12th century. This festival is with authentic costumes and rich traditions. This Festival was originally celebrate to [...]

Kobe Luminarie 2021

One of the oldest winter illumination events in Japan, Kobe Luminarie started in 1995 in memory of the victims of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that happened in the same year. The Geometric Illuminations were [...]

Kobe Luminarie 2019

One of the oldest winter illumination events in Japan, Kobe Luminarie started in 1995 in memory of the victims of the Great Hanshin Earthquake that happened in the same year. The Geometric Illuminations were [...]

Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatouro Illumination

Arashiyama is a popular tourist attraction are in Kyoto, Japan. During winter, like on other places in Japan, there is a famous illumination taking place here every year. Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatouro Illumination is held [...]

Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatouro Illumination

Arashiyama is a popular tourist attraction are in Kyoto, Japan. During winter, like on other places in Japan, there is a famous illumination taking place here every year. Kyoto Arashiyama Hanatouro Illumination is held [...]

Festival of the Lights Osaka

One of the most breathtaking winter illumination events in Japan is the Festival of Lights that takes place in Osaka. Festival of Lights has two main illuminations events which are the following: Midisuji Illumination, [...]

Glover Garden Night Illumination

During the Christmas season, Glover Garden Night Illumination is one of the attractions in Nagasaki Prefecture. The whole park is illuminated with more or less, 300,000 lights. There is also a big Christmas Tree [...]

Okinawa International Carnival

Okinawa International Carnival is held in Okinawa City, Okinawa Island. This event features International Tug-of-War, a carnival parade and a music concert all with full interternational colors. The International Carnival also features an international [...]

Himeji Castle Light-up and Exhibition

Himeji Castle Light up and Exhibition are different events timed to coincide. The Saijiki Art Exhibition which is an exhibition of contemporary art is held on the Nishonomaru graden and the Nishinomaru Hyakkanrouka. The [...]

November Grand Sumo Tournament

The November Grand Sumo Tournament, which is the sixth and final of Japan’s annual Sumo Tournaments (Honbasho), will be held on Fukuoka Prefecture. It is a 15-day tournament that will start on November 10 [...]

Tokushima Yokai Festival

Held annually every third Sunday of November in Tokushima Prefecture, Shikoku Island, Japanese  have taken their Yokai (monster) folklore and turned it into a celebration which is the Tokushima Yokai Festival. People of Miyoshi [...]

Arashiyama Momiji Festival

Arashiyama Momiji Festival is an annual celebration held every second sunday of November in one of the most mesmerizing spots of Kyoto during Autumn. Boats sail aroung a scenic site of Autumn leaves. Many [...]

Gion Odori

Started in 1894, Gion Odori is one of the longest-running shows. It is also one of the smallest and has a more special feeling than others. Gion Odori is from November 1st to November 10th [...]

Hiroshima Ramen Stadium 2019

Hiroshima Ramen Stadium is the largest ramen events in Hiroshima, Japan. It is held on the Former Municipal Hiroshima Staduim and participated with makers of famous noodle around Japan. You can buy any bowl [...]

Ishigaki-jima Festival

Ishigaki-jima Festivals is held on the Island of Ishigaski, specifically in Ishigaski City, which features many performaces and attractions. On the second day of the Festival, there will be a fireworks display. Event [...]

Ube Festival

Started in 1933, Ube Festival is celabrated in Ube City of Yamaguchi Prefecture, which is the third biggest city of the Prefecture. It is held for two days in the month of November. Parade, [...]

Utsunomiya Gyoza Festival

Started in 1999, Utsunomiya Gyoza Festival is an annual festival held every first weekend of November. This year, it will be held at the center of Utsunomiya nation widely famous as a town of [...]

Karatsu Kunchi Festival

For more that 400 years, Karatsu Kunchi Festival is celebrated and held in Katsura Shrine in Saga Prefecture. It is a 3-day festival which features parade of massive hikiyama floats which weigh between 2 [...]

Shitennoji Wasso Festival

Shitennoji Wasso Festival is the festival held in Osaka that elegantly reproduces international exchanges in ancient East Asia. There are more that 1000 people participates wearing colorful traditional clothing march through the streets of [...]

Hi-watari Festival

Every November 3 (Culture Day) of each year, a breathtaking fire walking ritual takes place in front of the Daigan-ji Temple in Miyajima, Hiroshima. This is what they called the Hi-watari Festival. NOTE: Public [...]

Nigohachi Festival

One Autumn Festival that you attend when you visit Shiga Prefeture is the Nigohachi Festival. "Ni" means two, "Go" means five, and "Hachi" means eight. It is held in Higashiomi City. A large market [...]

Jidai Matsuri: Kyoto’s Historical Parade

The Jidai Matsuri or "Festival of Ages" is held every October 22 of each year which is the anniversary of the foundation of Kyoto. It is one of the biggest October festival that you [...]

Kurama Fire Festival

Kurama Fire Festival or Kurama no Hi Matsuri is one of the most famous fire-based festivals that you can go in Kyoto and also considered an extraordinay one. It is held October 22nd of [...]

Kurama Fire Festival

Kurama Fire Festival or Kurama no Hi Matsuri is one of the most famous fire-based festivals that you can go in Kyoto and also considered an extraordinay one. It is held October 22nd of [...]

Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival

Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival is a two-day festival in Goryo Jinja Shrine in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. During these two days, you will see many lanterns place around the Shrine grounds. There are [...]

Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival

Goryo Jinja Shrine Autumn Festival is a two-day festival in Goryo Jinja Shrine in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. During these two days, you will see many lanterns place around the Shrine grounds. There are [...]

Miyazakijingu Festival

One of the traditional festival is the Miyazaki Shrine Grand Festival or the Miyazakijingu Festival which includes the procession of the gods is celebrated the one of Miyazaki's major Shinto shrines with history of [...]

Miyazakijingu Festival

One of the traditional festival is the Miyazaki Shrine Grand Festival or the Miyazakijingu Festival which includes the procession of the gods is celebrated the one of Miyazaki's major Shinto shrines with history of [...]

Halloween Horror Night at USJ

If you are visiting this September until November in Japan, particularly in Osaka, don't let your stay finish without visiting Universal Studios Japan's Halloween Horror Nights. Walk the streets filled with hordes of hungry [...]

Halloween Horror Night at USJ

If you are visiting this September until November in Japan, particularly in Osaka, don't let your stay finish without visiting Universal Studios Japan's Halloween Horror Nights. Walk the streets filled with hordes of hungry [...]

Karuizawa Momiji Festival

Visiting Nagano this Autumn season? Make sure, you will visit the six weeks festivals which is the Karuizawa Momiji Festival. It starts in September last week of September after the Autumn Equinex and ends [...]

Karuizawa Momiji Festival

Visiting Nagano this Autumn season? Make sure, you will visit the six weeks festivals which is the Karuizawa Momiji Festival. It starts in September last week of September after the Autumn Equinex and ends [...]

Shuki Taisai Grand Autumn Festival

Shuki Taisai Grand Autumn Festival is an annual festival celebrated in Nikko city where about 1,000 men dressed in Samurai costumes parade the streets. This festival is the fall counterpart of the Shuki [...]

Shuki Taisai Grand Autumn Festival

Shuki Taisai Grand Autumn Festival is an annual festival celebrated in Nikko city where about 1,000 men dressed in Samurai costumes parade the streets. This festival is the fall counterpart of the Shuki [...]

Nada no Kenka Festival

The Nada Kenka Matsuri is a 2 day yearly festival in October held at Matsubara Hachiman Shrine in Himeji City. This is referred to as a “fighting festival,” where teams bash against each [...]

Nada no Kenka Festival

The Nada Kenka Matsuri is a 2 day yearly festival in October held at Matsubara Hachiman Shrine in Himeji City. This is referred to as a “fighting festival,” where teams bash against each [...]

Saiin Kasuga Shrine Festival

Saiin Kasuga Shrine Festival is an autumn festival for praying for disease-free health and rich harvests sponsored by the Kasuga Shrine Sponsorship Meeting, which is composed of children of the shrine. The Kasuga Festival [...]

Saiin Kasuga Shrine Festival

Saiin Kasuga Shrine Festival is an autumn festival for praying for disease-free health and rich harvests sponsored by the Kasuga Shrine Sponsorship Meeting, which is composed of children of the shrine. The Kasuga Festival [...]

Onomichi Lantern Festival

Onomichi Lantern Festival is a world heritage listed town on the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture made famous in the classic Ozu film Tokyo Story. This festival features the reproduction of the prosperity [...]

Onomichi Lantern Festival

Onomichi Lantern Festival is a world heritage listed town on the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture made famous in the classic Ozu film Tokyo Story. This festival features the reproduction of the prosperity [...]

Takayama Autumn Festival

Takayama Festival is considered as one of the most Japan's three most beautiful festivals alongside Kyoto's Gion Matsuri and the Chichibu Yomatsuri. This festival is held twice a year in spring and autumn in [...]

Takayama Autumn Festival

Takayama Festival is considered as one of the most Japan's three most beautiful festivals alongside Kyoto's Gion Matsuri and the Chichibu Yomatsuri. This festival is held twice a year in spring and autumn in [...]

Osaka Kitchenware Street Festival

The Osaka Kitchenware street festival is the perfect festival those who are interested on the best kitchenware available in Osaka. During the festival all the best  kitchenwares are showcased along Osaka's kitchenware street, from Japanese [...]

Osaka Kitchenware Street Festival

The Osaka Kitchenware street festival is the perfect festival those who are interested on the best kitchenware available in Osaka. During the festival all the best  kitchenwares are showcased along Osaka's kitchenware street, from Japanese [...]

Osaka Mecha Happy Festival

Osaka Mecha Happy Festival takes place in early October in various locations around the city including Osaka Castle Park. Mecha Happy is a dance festival and competition with around 2,800 dance groups taking part each [...]

Osaka Mecha Happy Festival

Osaka Mecha Happy Festival takes place in early October in various locations around the city including Osaka Castle Park. Mecha Happy is a dance festival and competition with around 2,800 dance groups taking part each [...]

Nagasaki Kunchi Festival

“Nagasaki Kunchi” is the autumn festival of the Nagasaki Uchigami “Suwa Shrine”.  The Nagasaki Kunchi Festival starts from October 7 - 9, 2021. The schedule of events are as follows: Events on October 7 [...]

Nagasaki Kunchi Festival

“Nagasaki Kunchi” is the autumn festival of the Nagasaki Uchigami “Suwa Shrine”.  The Nagasaki Kunchi Festival starts from October 7 - 9, 2019. The schedule of events are as follows: Events on October 7 [...]

Great Tug-of-War Okinawa

Naha Grand Tsunagiri (那覇大綱挽) is Okinawa's largest traditional cultural event with a long history that inherits the traditions of the Naha Shichomachi Tsuna from the Ryukyu Kingdom. The origin is said to be around [...]

Great Tug-of-War Okinawa

Naha Grand Tsunagiri (那覇大綱挽) is Okinawa's largest traditional cultural event with a long history that inherits the traditions of the Naha Shichomachi Tsuna from the Ryukyu Kingdom. The origin is said to be around [...]

Otsu Hikiyama Festival

Held before the "Sports Day" holiday in Japan, Otsu Hikiyama festival is one of Shiga's largest festivals. The festival is celebrated by parading 13 stunning Mikoshi floates around the city. The celebration centers on [...]

Otsu Hikiyama Festival

Held before the "Sports Day" holiday in Japan, Otsu Hikiyama festival is one of Shiga's largest festivals. The festival is celebrated by parading 13 stunning Mikoshi floates around the city. The celebration centers on [...]

Uchija Ceremony

The annual Uji Cha Festival, which is the most suitable for tea ceremony Uji, is held in the Uji River area from the morning of the first Sunday of October. This is a memorial [...]

Uchija Ceremony

The annual Uji Cha Festival, which is the most suitable for tea ceremony Uji, is held in the Uji River area from the morning of the first Sunday of October. This is a memorial [...]

Uneme Festival

This is an annual shrine festival dedicated to the spirit of the lady who entered the Sarusawa pond. A ceremonial procession is held at 5pm, beginning in the city from JR Nara station and [...]

Uneme Festival

This is an annual shrine festival dedicated to the spirit of the lady who entered the Sarusawa pond. A ceremonial procession is held at 5pm, beginning in the city from JR Nara station and [...]

Kangetsu no Yube: Full Moon Viewing

Kangetsu-no-yube, the moon-viewing party, is an annual event held in Daikaku-ji Temple where is well known as a flower temple since Ikebana (the Japanese art of flower arrangement) was originated in this temple. Daikaku-ji [...]

Kangetsu no Yube: Full Moon Viewing

Kangetsu-no-yube, the moon-viewing party, is an annual event held in Daikaku-ji Temple where is well known as a flower temple since Ikebana (the Japanese art of flower arrangement) was originated in this temple. Daikaku-ji [...]

17th Kyoto Student Festival

Organized by the students of Kyoto, the Kyoto Intercollegiate Festa aims at the bonding with the local community as 10% of the population of the city are students and as Kyoto is one of [...]

Nagasaki Kyoryuchi Festival

Kyoryuchi is the shortened name for the Nagasaki Foreign Settlement in Oura – an area that dates from the late 1850s, when “treaty settlements” near a number of port cities in Japan were opened to [...]

Nagasaki Kyoryuchi Festival

Kyoryuchi is the shortened name for the Nagasaki Foreign Settlement in Oura – an area that dates from the late 1850s, when “treaty settlements” near a number of port cities in Japan were opened to [...]

Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival

Eisa is a dance performed during the O-bon holidays as a way to remember, pay respect, and to send off ancestors. Youth associations from each Aza (neighborhood, region) parade through the communities while dancing the Eisa. Originally, you would only [...]

Orbit Open air Party

source: https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1279511Create a moment of enjoying the best music, environment, and dance floor, relax at the camp site and enjoy music performances brought to you by our various artists - Quivver, DJ Yoghurt, Orbit, Shiho, [...]

Orbit Open air Party

source: https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/1279511Create a moment of enjoying the best music, environment, and dance floor, relax at the camp site and enjoy music performances brought to you by our various artists - Quivver, DJ Yoghurt, Orbit, Shiho, [...]

Huisten Bosch Kyushu Ichi Fireworks Festival

Huisten Bosch Kyushu Ichi Fireworks Festival hailed as the best fireworks festival in the whole of Kyushu that lasts for about 2 hours and 15mins! 22,00 fireworks light up the sky every [...]

Huisten Bosch Kyushu Ichi Fireworks Festival

Huisten Bosch Kyushu Ichi Fireworks Festival hailed as the best fireworks festival in the whole of Kyushu that lasts for about 2 hours and 15mins! 22,00 fireworks light up the sky every [...]

Fiesta Mexicana Osaka 2019

Now you can enjoy and experience all your favorite Mexican Culture with this 3-day festival happening in Osaka. This year marks the 20th edition of Fiesta Mexicana, an annual event celebrating Mexico's Independence Day. [...]

Fiesta Mexicana Osaka 2021

Now you can enjoy and experience all your favorite Mexican Culture with this 3-day festival happening in Osaka. This year marks the 20th edition of Fiesta Mexicana, an annual event celebrating Mexico's Independence Day. [...]

Misawa Air Base Festival

Misawa Air Base Festival is the biggest air show in Northern Japan held in Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture. It is the chance to get to visit a working air force base, which is the [...]

Misawa Air Base Festival

Misawa Air Base Festival is the biggest air show in Northern Japan held in Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture. It is the chance to get to visit a working air force base, which is the [...]

Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2019

The Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair is held at Miyako Messe convention center, is one of the biggest events in the Kansai region. The event spans for 2 consecutive days and tickets are available [...]

Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2021

The Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair is held at Miyako Messe convention center, is one of the biggest events in the Kansai region. The event spans for 2 consecutive days and tickets are available [...]

Wired Music Festival

Looking for Summer Music festival? Wired Music Festival is the perfect one for you! If you love EDM and Hip-Hop. This festival is perfect for you. For more information and ticket sales: https://wiredmusicfestival.jp/wmf2019/ [...]

Wired Music Festival

Looking for Summer Music festival? Wired Music Festival is the perfect one for you! If you love EDM and Hip-Hop. This festival is perfect for you. For more information and ticket sales: https://wiredmusicfestival.jp/wmf2021/ [...]

Danjiri Matsuri

Danjiri Matsuri takes place in the city of Kishiwada, Osaka. Danjiri are Japanese floats that resemble small temples, these Danjiri are large and heavy wheeled carts. The Danjiri are wheeled around wildly [...]

Danjiri Matsuri

Danjiri Matsuri takes place in the city of Kishiwada, Osaka. Danjiri are Japanese floats that resemble small temples, these Danjiri are large and heavy wheeled carts. The Danjiri are wheeled around wildly [...]

National New Fireworks Games

National New Fireworks Games, which is one of the country's largest firework festivals, will take place on the first week of September. It will be held at Suwa. This is not an ordinary firework [...]

National New Fireworks Games

National New Fireworks Games, which is one of the country's largest firework festivals, will take place on the first week of September. It will be held at Suwa. This is not an ordinary firework [...]

Nara Tokae Festival

Nara Tokae Festival is a 10-days event held every summer. It started in 1999. For 10 days, the Nara will be light by candles with different shaped-candles like flowers, deers, rivers and hearts. Toka [...]

Tokushima Awa Odori Festival

Tokushima Awa Odori is one of Japan's most famous summer festival and attracts 1.3 million visitors, the event takes place at Tokushima prefecture in Shikoku. The word "odori" means dance while "Awa" [...]

Lake Suwa Fireworks Festival

40,000 fireworks light up the sky at Lake Suwa in the mid summer fireworks festival. The main viewing area is in Suwa City on the south side of the lake. Lake Suwa [...]

Hitoyoshi Fireworks Festival

Taking place at the riverside in Nakagawahara Park in Hitoyoshi City, this fireworks festival is expecting roughly 55,000 people to attend to ooh and ah at 5,000 pyrotechnics. Unlike a lot of other festivals [...]

Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival

This year marks 31st Celebrations of the Kanmon Strait Fireworks Festivals, one of the lasrgets fireworks festivals in Western Japan. About 15,000 fireworks will be launched to light up the sky and along the [...]

Daimonji Okuribi

This is a memorial service for the spirits of fallen soldiers and to pray for peace which takes place on August 15th every year. A large 大 (the kanji symbol for great) is set [...]

Shoro Nagashi Lantern Floating Ceremony

Shoro Nagashi Lantern Floating Ceremony is a religious festival celebrated every August 15 of every year, in the city center of Nagasaki prefecture.  The festival is described as loud with firecrackers and gongs, also [...]

Kameoka Hozugawa River Firework Display

Kameoka Hozugawa River Firework Display is one of the fireworks display that you can visit in Kyoto. It is held every early August along the Hozugawa river in Kameoka. About 8,000 different fireworks light [...]

Sendai Tanabata Festival

Sendai Tanabata Festival is the one of the largest and most famous tanabata celebrations in Japan. It is held every year from August 6 to August 8. It is one of the three Tohoku's [...]

Sapporo Summer Festival

The Sapporo Summer Festival (Sapporo Natsu Matsuri) is an umbrella event that encompasses a number of traditional type events (such as bon dance) as well as a huge temporary open air beer garden in [...]

Goshogawara Tachi-Neputa Festival

Another Neputa Festival in Aomori City is the Goshogawara Tachi-Neputa Festival which is held annually between August 4 to August 8. Along with Aomori Nebuta Festival, Hirosaki Neputa Festival, and Kuroishi Yosare Festival, it [...]

Kumano Fireworks Taikai

The Kumano Fireworks Festival, held every August 17, takes place at the perfect summer locale: the beach. After a day checking out the sights around Shichiri Mihama Beach , take in this fantastic fireworks [...]

Aomori Nebuta Festival

Aomori Nebuta Festival is one of the festivals that Aomori City is most famous of. This is the sister of Hirosaki Neputa Festival. This is a parade of large floats depicting kabuki scenes that [...]

Gozan no Okuribi

Known locally as Daimonji,  the celebration during the height of the O-bon festival where the city’s surrounding mountains are lit up with five bonfires. Three of the bonfires are lit in the form of [...]

Lake Biwa Great Fireworks Festival

With 10,000 fireworks light up the sky and the Lake Bawa, enjoy amazing fireworks display in Lake Biwa Great Fireworks Festival in Shiga Prefecture that plays out in harmony together with jets of fountain [...]

Miyazu Toro Nagashi Fireworks

Miyazu Toro Nagashi Fireworks festival started 400 years ago and lanterns were floated into the sea by people in the castle town in order to send off the spirits of the ancestors. Also, fireworks [...]

Hirosaki Neputa Festival

One of the summer festival held in the old castle town of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture is the Hirosaki Neputa Festival. More or less. 80 Neputas float (fan-sized floats with epic and fantastic images of warriors) [...]

Hirosaki Neputa Festival

One of the summer festival held in the old castle town of Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture is the Hirosaki Neputa Festival. More or less. 80 Neputas float (fan-sized floats with epic and fantastic images of [...]

Yoshinogawa Festival and Fireworks

One of the bigger fireworks festivals is held in Gojo, on the banks of the Yoshino River. With around 100 food stalls and over 4,000 fireworks, it’s the biggest local event of the year. The [...]

Yoshinogawa Festival and Fireworks

One of the bigger fireworks festivals is held in Gojo, on the banks of the Yoshino River. With around 100 food stalls and over 4,000 fireworks, it’s the biggest local event of the year. [...]

Earth Celebration

Every year since 1988, the rich natural splendour of Sado has set the stage for arts and culture festival Earth Celebration (EC). Hosted by world-renowned taiko ensemble Kodo and its home, Sado Island, EC [...]

Summer Sonic Osaka

This year’s Summer Sonic Festival will mark the 20th anniversary of this yearly celebration of some of the best music out there. Usually taking place on two days in August, one additional day has [...]

Akita Kanto Festival

One of the Summer Festival that you can visit during Summer season in Japan is the Akita Kanto Festival. This event is for displaying strength and technique where performers manipulate bamboo poles fitted with [...]

Shakado River Fireworks Festival

Every year residents of Fukushima and beyond gather at the banks of the Shakado River in Sukagawa City for the prefectures’s largest fireworks festival. The festival is a 5 minute walk from JR Sukagawa [...]

Omagari Fireworks Festival

One of Japan’s three most spectacular fireworks shows, Akita Prefecture’s Omagari Fireworks Festival has illuminated the skies of Tohoku for over a century. Each year, over 20,000 bursts of light and color ignite midair, [...]

2021 Domannaka Matsuri

Nippon Domannaka Matsuri (Nippon Domannaka Festival), or Domatsuri for short, is the largest dance festival in the Chubu region. The festival is held in mid-summer in the city of Nagoya, located in central Japan. [...]

Hiroshima Tōrō Nagashi (Lantern Floating Ceremony)

Hiroshima Tōrō Nagashi or the Hiroshima Lantern Floating Ceremony is celebrated every 6th of August in the remembrance of the people who died in Hiroshima Atomic Bombing of Unites States on August 06, 1945. [...]

Hinokuni Festival

The Hinokuni Festival is a 3-day summer festival in Kumamoto center. This year, 2021, it will be the 42nd celebration of the festivals. Different kind of events are held all aroung the Kumamoto City. [...]

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TOKYO 2020: Olympic Medals unveiled

Photo by: KIMIMASA MAYAMA, EPA-EFE With exactly one year before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, during the opening ceremony on July 24, 2019 (Wednesday), official medal designs for the olympic games were unveiled, designed [...]

Takabocchi Kogen Horse Race

Image credits: https://zekkeijapan.com/spot/index/447/ On the first Sunday of August, the Takabocchi Highland Kusa Horse Races are held, famous as the highest altitude races held in all of Japan. Takabocchi is situated in the west of Yatsugatake-Chushin [...]

Chikugogawa Fireworks Festival

With 18, 000 fireworks launched to illuminate the Chikugo River (Shinoyama area and Kyoumachi area) and the sky, Chikugogawa Fireworks Festival is now the largest and best known fireworks display in Western Japan. It [...]

Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Festival

Don't miss out Osaka's biggest fireworks festival! Its gigantic fireworks display are really popular among all ages, and a must-see event. Yodogawa is one of the well known rivers in Osaka, and locals decided [...]

Nagasaki Sasebo Seaside Festival

One annual summer festival is Nagasaki Prefecture is the Sasebo Seaside Festival. Seaside festival is celebrated at the central heart of Sasebo with the performance of fantastic fireworks decorated in the summer night sky. [...]

Okazaki Fireworks Festival

One of the biggest Fireworks Festival in Aichi, Prefecture is the Okazaki Fireworks Festival which is held every first Saturday of August. It is held in the Ottawa River bank by the Okazaki Castle [...]

2021 Kobe Port Fireworks Festival

The Kobe Port Fireworks Festival is held every first Saturday of August each year, a performance of over 10,000 fireworks shot in the night sky which can be watched and enjoyed between Kobe Harborland [...]

Nagaoka Fireworks Festival

Nagaoka Fireworks Festival is one of the top 3 biggest fireworks display in Japan during the summer season. The fireworks festival started in 1946 to mourn for the 1,500 people who died during the [...]

Kuroishi Neputa Festival

Kuroishi Neputa is one of the most lively summer festivals held in Aomori Prefectura that is celebrated each year every 30th of July and 5th of August. The festival includes a line of parade [...]

Sumiyoshi Matsuri Festival

Sumiyoshi Matsuri festival also called as “Oharai” is one of the greatest summer festivals held in Osaka and the last to celebrate. This festival happens over three days (30th July - 1st August) around [...]

Hikone and Kita-Biwako Great Firework Festival

This festival is held in Shiga with impressive fireworks display of over 10,000 gigantic and colorful rockets reflected on the surface of Lake Biwa. During the festival, you can also catch this mystical sight [...]

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TEA TIME!!! All About Japanese Tea

Japanese Tea, Tea or お茶(おちゃ/ocha)is one of the things that Japan is well-known for. The most commonly known tea in Japan is green which is also the most consumed kind of tea. Tea has [...]

  • Best Free Instagrammable Spots in Tokyo 2019

Best Instagrammable Spots in Tokyo 2019

Tokyo is probably one of the most photographic cities to fire up that camera shutter and post that Instagrammable photo on Instagram. Every corner of Tokyo has something unique and scenic that will make [...]

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Helpful Information for First-timers in Japan

Helpful information for first-timers in Japan that you should know before visiting the country is a must, so let's start! Visiting a country that you're not familiar with in all their aspect like culture, [...]

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How to Properly Cook Monjayaki

Monjayaki (もんじゃ焼き) is another popular Japanese local food that is famous in the Kanto region / Japan’s capital, Tokyo. Monjayaki is quite similar to Okonomiyaki, the only difference is the consistency of the batter [...]

  • How to Properly Cook Okonomiyaki

How to Properly Cook Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) is a popular local dish in Japan, a simple savory go-to food for most Japanese. As simple as it may look but when it comes to cooking okonomiyaki, it becomes a little [...]

6 MUST-SEE Festivals in Tokyo during Summer

Summer Season in Japan is almost here. Wondering what to do in Tokyo during the summer season? No problem, we got you! The summer season in Tokyo is also the festival season. Matsuri or [...]

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Trending Mt. Fuji Street Photo

How to go to Kawaguchiko Station from Tokyo? How to go to Shimoyoshida from Kawaguchiko Station? Best Cheap Hotels to Stay in Kawaguchiko So, there is this trending Mt. Fuji street photo [...]

Olympic Fun Facts

TOKYO 2020 Olympics will be starting soon. But did you know when was the first Olympics was held? Where was it held? If no, don't worry, we will give you some of the interesting [...]

Olympic Fun Facts

TOKYO 2020 Olympics will be starting soon. But did you know when was the first Olympics was held? Where was it held? If no, don't worry, we will give you some of the interesting [...]

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Inside TeamLab Borderless Mori Building

A one of a kind digital art museum in Tokyo is making a buzz on social media worldwide. Let's take a look inside TeamLab Borderless Mori Building Digital Art Museum in Tokyo. [...]

TOKYO 2020: Ticket Rules

As the ticket lottery has begun, for Japan Residents, did you already applied for it? If yes, what kind of ticket did you applied for? If no, you have until May 28. 2019 to [...]

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How to Buy Movie Tickets In Japan

Staying in Japan for quite some time is the best experience of my life. Some activities I tried is going to the movies and I was surprised that they also screen English dubbed movies. [...]

TOKYO 2020: Ticket Types

Are you already excited for TOKYO 2020 on both Olympics and Paralympics next year? I bet, you wanna watch your favorite sports live. You can do that, ticket sales will be starting soon. But [...]

TOKYO 2020: Ticket Types

Are you already excited for TOKYO 2020 on both Olympics and Paralympics next year? I bet, you wanna watch your favorite sports live. You can do that, ticket sales will be starting soon. But [...]

TOKYO 2020: Ticket Lottery

Japanese Olympic Committee announced on Thursday (April 04, 2019) that the registration for Tokyo 2020 ticket lottery will start this May 09, 2019, Thursday, 10:00 AM and ends on May 28, 2019, Tuesday. Note that [...]

  • Japan Golden Week Travel Tips

Japan Golden Week Travel Tips

Japan Golden Week is a week-long holiday in Japan, it consists of consecutive calendar holidays from the end of April until the first week of April. The holidays usually start on April 29 – [...]

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Dancing Pikachu Parade 2021 Yokohama

Last year’s Dancing Pikachu Parade or Pikachu Outbreak made a buzz all over the world with dozens of Pikachu and Eevee marching around Yokohama landmarks. Who can resist this massive cuteness right, will you [...]

Types of Japanese Ramen and Toppings

Are you a fan of eating Ramen? Have you already ate an authentic one from Japan? One of the thing that Japan is well-known off are their authentic ramens. Japanese Ramen is one [...]

Summer Firework Festival in Tokyo 2019

When spring ends and summer starts in Japan, one festival that stands out is the Hanabi Festival translated in English, Fireworks Festival. Summer Firework Festival in Tokyo 2019 starts in July until August. [...]

Sakura Flavored Food and Drinks: Japan

It's Spring time! It only means that IT IS ALSO CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME (SAKURA TIME)! In Japan, Sakura is not only famous for its beautiful flowers with different varieties but also it is famous [...]

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How to Use EPARK Japan English

EPARK Japan Online Reservation English - EPARK is a online reservation service in Japan. Almost all chain restaurants are listed on EPARK's reservation system. Through EPARK you can easily check the waiting time of [...]

Japanese Etiquette: Chopsticks

Chopsticks etiquette is also a big YES in Japan! You also have to be conscious of how you use chopsticks in Japan. There are some things that you need to remember what you should do or [...]

  • How to Find Lost Items in Japan

How to Find Lost Items in Japan

How to find lost items in Japan? If you lost something in Japan, don’t worry! the chances are good that you’ll get it back. Thanks to the honesty of people in Japan and the [...]

Let’s Learn Japanese: Action Words Vocabulary

Are you ready for another vocabulary? We think that this vocabulary is one of the important things to know when you want to visit Japan. You can hear these common action words everywhere in [...]

  • Tokyo Admission Free Observation Decks

Tokyo Admission Free Observation Decks

Tokyo has probably the most extensive skylines in the world and a better way to see Tokyo's skyline is from an observation deck. Luckily there are a few Tokyo admission free observation decks across [...]

  • Tokyo Admission Free Observation Decks

Tokyo Admission Free Observation Decks

Tokyo has probably the most extensive skylines in the world and a better way to see Tokyo's skyline is from an observation deck. Luckily there are a few Tokyo admission free observation decks across [...]

GO-KARTING in Tokyo Streets

FIRST STOP: Are you eligible to try Go-Kart?  Japanese/Japan Driving License  SOFA Driving License for US Forces Japan Passport with Foreign driving license Passport with An international driving Permit SECOND STOP: Choose where do [...]

GO-KARTING in Tokyo Streets

FIRST STOP: Are you eligible to try Go-Kart?  Japanese/Japan Driving License  SOFA Driving License for US Forces Japan Passport with Foreign driving license Passport with An international driving Permit SECOND STOP: Choose where do [...]

  • Tokyo 2020 Olympics Official Venues

Tokyo 2020 Olympics Official Venues

Tokyo 2020 Olympics official venues are mostly located within Tokyo, good thing for the spectators because they don't need to travel a long way to go from one Olympics venue to another. The farthest [...]

  • Tokyo 2020 Olympics Official Venues

Tokyo 2020 Olympics Official Venues

Tokyo 2020 Olympics official venues are mostly located within Tokyo, good thing for the spectators because they don't need to travel a long way to go from one Olympics venue to another. The farthest [...]

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How to Register for TOKYO 2020 Olympics ID

How to Register for TOKYO 2020 Olympics ID? Residents of Japan can register on Tokyo 2020’s online platform in order to obtain a TOKYO 2020 ID. With the said ID they will be able [...]

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How to Register for TOKYO 2020 Olympics ID

How to Register for TOKYO 2020 Olympics ID? Residents of Japan can register on Tokyo 2020’s online platform in order to obtain a TOKYO 2020 ID. With the said ID they will be able [...]

  • Tokyo 2020 Olympics Ticket Information

Tokyo 2020 Olympics Ticket Prices

After 56 years, Japan will again be hosting the much-awaited Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games from July 24 – August 9, 2020  and the Paralympic Games from August 25 – September 6 of the [...]

Things You Need To Know About TOKYO 2020

TOKYO HOSTED THE SUMMER OLYMPICS FOR THE SECOND TIME EMBLEMS MASCOTS MEDALS SPORTS Games of the XXXII Olympiad or popularly known as the 2020 Summer Olympics or Tokyo 2020 is [...]

Things You Need To Know About TOKYO 2020

TOKYO HOSTED THE SUMMER OLYMPICS FOR THE SECOND TIME EMBLEMS MASCOTS MEDALS SPORTS Games of the XXXII Olympiad or popularly known as the 2020 Summer Olympics or Tokyo 2020 is [...]

Dos and Don’ts in Japan: Tips for First Timers

Japan is one of the most welcoming and friendly countries that you can ever visit in the world. It is also rich in beautiful traditions, cultures, breathtaking tourist spots and of course, their cherry [...]

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Hokkaido Maruha Bar – Best Donburi!

Hokkaido Maruha Bar is a shop originally from Sapporo, Hokkaido that is known for their award winning Mochi Buta Karubi Donburi bowl (カルビ丼) . Opening their branch in Ueno-Okachimachi on 2012, they began to [...]

Let’s Learn Japanese: Spring Vocabulary

Spring is one of the most anticipated season in Japan. In Spring time, the weather is warm and everything seems to be fine. Here are some of the Spring vocabularies that you may hear [...]

Caretta Shiodome Winter Illumination

Caretta Shiodome is a shopping and dining centre located in Minato-ku in Shiodome. It has also housing cultural facilities like the first museum in Japan for advertisement which is the Advertisment [...]

Japan’s Cherry Blossom Facts

Spring time is one of the most anticipated seasons of the year. it is one of the four season in Japan. It is after the cold winter season and before the hot summer season. [...]

Japanese New Year Traditions

New Year  (shogatsu or oshogatsu) is one of the most anticipated day in Japan. It is one of their most important holidays that they celebrate. Usually, most of the business are close from January 1 to January [...]

Let’s Learn Japanese: New Year’s Vocabulary

After Christmas Vocabulary, it's now time to give you the New Year's Vocabulary. But first, here is the very short history of new year in Japan. Japanese more celebrate the New Year's Holiday and [...]

  • Christmas in Japan: Fun Facts to Know

Christmas in Japan: Fun Facts to Know

Every year everyone is looking forward to celebrating the happiest and merriest season of all, Christmas! In Japan Christmas is also celebrated but not as a religious celebration, as there aren’t many Christians in [...]

Let’s Learn Japanese: Christmas Vocabulary

Christmas season has officially started! And now, it is just around the corner! We hear Songs playing anywhere, Light blinking in every houses, Trees with many decorations. So, we thought that it's time to [...]

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Autumn 2018: Koishikawa Korakuen

Japan autumn color status for Koishikawa Korakuen in Tokyo. Koishikawa Korakuen is on e of the famous spots to see autumn colors in Tokyo. As of November 25, 2018 this is autumn color status in [...]

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Tenmasa Tempura – Ueno, Okachimachi

Tenmasa Tempura is a local Tempura shop in Ueno, Okachimachi, Tokyo. Unlike tempura tendon food chain Tenya, Tenmasa Tempura is not so famous for tourists. One reason is the location, it is located inside [...]

Autumn 2018: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a large garden in Shinjuku Tokyo, Japan and one of the largest in Tokyo. It is one of the best cherry blossom and autumn spots that you can visit. Inside [...]

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EPARK Japan Online Reservation English

EPARK Japan Online Reservation English - EPARK is a online reservation service in Japan. Almost all chain restaurants are listed on EPARK's reservation system. Through EPARK you can easily check the waiting time of [...]

Let’s Learn Japanese: Dates Vocabulary (Part 1)

Let's learn simple Japanese words again! And this time, listed below are the Japanese Dates Vocabulary. Are you ready? Another easy words to learn in Japanese are the words related to dates like days [...]

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Conveyor Belt Sushi – Kurasushi

Japan is home to the best sushi in the world, but not all sushi should hurt your budget just like the “conveyor belt sushi”. The most famous conveyor belt sushi in Tokyo is Kurasushi, [...]

Let’s Learn Japanese: Family Vocabulary

Learning starts from ourselves. Our family is the most important for us. A common family consists of a mother, father, and their child or children. Do you want to know what are the corresponding [...]

  • Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo

Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo

The year is about to end and probably most of you, travelers are already planning your next year’s trip! Eyeing to visit Japan? Tokyo particularly this coming spring season? Here is the list of [...]

Trick or Treat: Halloween in Tokyo 2018

TRICK OR TREAT: Will visit on Japan this season of Halloween and you want to go to events to celebrate this occasion? Wondering where to find these events? No problem, we've got you covered! [...]

What to wear in Japan during Autumn

Since, it's Autumn season now in Japan, are wondering what to wear in Japan during Autumn? Are the clothes you want to wear during your visit are appropriate during this season's weather?After booking the plane [...]

  • Japanese Events and Festivals

Japanese Events and Festivals

Tokyo Jazz Festival Free Harajuku "The Yosakoi" Oedo Soran Festival 9:30am – 5:00pm Free Kiba Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine Festival 12:00pm – 8:00pm Free Shimokitazawa Keyaki Beer Festival Free Saitama City Philippine Festival 2018 9:00am – 5:00pm Free Hibiya Kichijoji Autumn Festival 2018 10:30am – 6:00pm Free Kichijoji Meguro Sanma Matsuri 10:00am – 2:00pm Free Meguro [...]

Japan Facts: Quiz

As we know, Japan located in the continent of Asia and it is one of the most advance countries in the world. It is the 62nd largest country in the world with 364, 485 [...]

Japan’s National Symbol Quiz

National Symbols are used to best represent a country. They are also the things that the country is well-known for. They intend to unite the people in one nation. Now, do you know the [...]

Yamanote Line Stations Animal Spin Wheel Quiz

The Yamanote Line (JY) or 山手線 (Yamanote-Sen) in Japanese, operated by East Japan Railway Company, is a railway loop line in Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the most important lines because it is connected [...]

Yamanote Line Stations Fun Facts

The Yamanote Line (JY) or 山手線 (Yamanote-Sen) in Japanese, operated by East Japan Railway Company, is a railway loop line in Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the most important lines because it is connected [...]

Japan Data SIM or Pocket WiFi

Most travelers today think and plan whether to get a mobile data sim or a pocket WiFi, in their travel destination. In Japan public Wi-Fi are not usually free, causing a little stress for [...]

  • Japanese Wind Chime Festival

Japanese Wind Chime Festival

“Wind Chimes” in Japan are called “Furin (風鈴) ” it symbolizes the start of summer season in Japan. Japanese Wind Chime Festival are a major event during summer all over Japan. Like in other [...]

Ueno’s Asian Underground Market

You want to cook an Asian Cuisine but you don't know where to buy ingredients? Worry no more because we got you! We have an answer to your problem! Visit the Asian Underground Market [...]

Adachi Firework Festival 2018

Year 2018 was the 40th Annual Adachi Firework Festival, 13,000 fireworks will illuminate the sky along the Arakawa River banks. Adachi Firework Festival will be the first firework festival to take place this year [...]

Ramen Museum Japan

The famous Ramen Museum Japan is located in Yokohama. Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum was established on March 6, 1994, as the world's first food-themed park. The Museum's first concept was to be a one-stop place [...]

  • Mitama Matsuri in Yasukuni Shrine

Mitama Matsuri in Yasukuni Shrine

Yasukuni Shrine (靖国神社) is one of the Shinto shrines in Tokyo, Japan. It is located in the Chiyoda special ward in Tokyo. This shrine commemorates those who died in service of Japan back when there was [...]

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Japan FREE Fast Food Coupons!

Well who knew? Tourists visiting Japan can avail Japan free fast food coupons! This was made possible by the smart phone app "Smart News", the app's main service is to provide international news to [...]

10 Tips To Enjoy Your Visit in Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo DisneySea is one of the most popular amusement park in Japan, located in Urayasu which is in Chiba Prefecture. This is why, Tokyo DisneySea is a crowded place. Every tourists or if not, almost [...]

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Tokyo Disney Sea VIP Ticket – Fastpass

VIP Ticket - Fastpass Tokyo DisneySea VIP ticket Fastpass allows you to avoid waiting on long lines for each Tokyo DisneySea attraction. It is available on ticket kiosk usually beside or in front [...]

Yamanote Line Map: Landmark Guide

The Yamanote Line (JY) or 山手線 (Yamanote-Sen) in Japanese, operated by East Japan Railway Company, is a railway loop line in Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the most important lines because it is connected [...]

  • Tokyo Unlimited Train Pass

Tokyo Unlimited Train Pass

For most tourists they know or you know that Tokyo is a little bit expensive for tourist to travel in. Luckily Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway offers commuters an unlimited train pass.  The unlimited [...]

How to charge your Japan train pass

When your card runs out of charge / load you can easily add charge in any train station that you are in, a easy as getting a new train pass, PASMO or SUICA. Generally most [...]

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How to get a train pass in Japan

If you are travelling to Japan you might be thinking of "How to get train pass in Japan". In Japan the primary means of getting around the cities and prefectures is by train. Commuting [...]

Nikkō Tōshō-gū: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Nikkō Tōshō-gū (日光東照宮) is a  Tōshō-gū Shinto shrine located in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It was registered as a World Heritage site in December 1999. Tōshō-gū Shrine is the resting [...]

Tokyo DisneySea : Happiest Place on Earth!

Tokyo DisneySea earth's happiest place, is one of two Disney theme parks inside Tokyo Disney Resort.  The main theme of the park is about sea explorations and adventures. Tokyo DisneySea is themed into seven [...]

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Spring 2018 : Ueno Park 上野公園

Ueno Park is one of the biggest park in Tokyo which is famous because of the museums situated inside the park and the beautiful sight it makes during spring time. Ueno park houses more [...]

  • Best Autumn Spots in Tokyo - Ginkgo Avenue, Meiji Jingu Gaien Park

Ginkgo Avenue, Meiji Jingu Gaien Park

Ginkgo Avenue, located in the Meiji Jingu Gaien park, the avenue is famous for its beautiful ginkgo trees which turns into a  beautiful yellow color during the autumn season. The avenue is 300m long [...]

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Mt. Takao Day Hike

Planning a day hike activity while in Japan? There are a number of mountains that is ideal for hiking activities one of which is Mt. Takao (Takaosan). Located in Hachioji Tokyo, [...]

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Halloween Pumpkin Month Celebration, Yumenoshima 2021

The celebration of the 2021 Halloween Pumpkin Month in Yumenoshima has just started. Yumenoshima Park is also known as the Dream Island, a reclaimed landfill and dumping ground in Tokyo Bay. The pumpkins are even [...]

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Koishikawa Korakuen

Koishikawa Korakuen is one of the oldest garden in Tokyo, it was preserved from the Edo period (1603 - 1868). It is a few minutes walk from Tokyo Dome. Behind the hustle and bustle [...]

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Ueno Park

Ueno Park is one of Japan’s public park, located in Taito, Tokyo, Japan. The park opened in 1873 as declared by the Cabinet decree along with the other parks: Shiba, Asakusa, Fukugawa and Asukayama [...]

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Asakusa Sanja Matsuri

Sanja Matsuri is one of the Shinto Festivals in Tokyo. The event is held on every 3rd weekend of May. The festival is celebrated for 3 days, on which the major parades are held [...]