It's said that there are about 80 active volcanoes in Japan. This is a picture of Mt. Asama which is one of active volcanoes in Chubu region. Japanese Volcanoes and ... Read More

What are traditional Japanese futon? A Japanese futon set consists of kakebuton (comforter) and shikibuton (mat), and makura (pillow.) It's important to know how to care futon. Japanese ... Read More

One of our forum users asks, "I will be in Kyoto for Christmas and New Year. I would like to stay with English speaking locals, western or Japanese. Do you ... Read More

This is a picture of Tokyo Odaiba area. There are so many places to see in Tokyo: Akihabara, Ginza, Shinjuku, Tokyo Tower, and more. Take a look at my Tokyo ... Read More

Are you looking for maps of Japan? Start your map search from here. Japan Maps by Regions Clickable Map of Japan Japan Country Maps Japanese Cities

It has been so hot in Japan. How about watching colorful fish swim in a big fish tank? It might help you cool down... Aquariums in Japan Water Parks in Japan Beaches ... Read More

People in Japan wear kimono in various occasions even though kimono dresses aren't worn as daily clothes in modern Japan. It's important to wear appropriate kimono, depending on your ages, ... Read More

The FIBA World Championship is being held in Japan now. Twenty-four teams are competing in five different cities. The event ends on September 3. Enjoy the exciting games! 2006 FIBA World ... Read More

Have you been to Japan? We would like to hear about your trip. Please share your travel stories and travel tips in Japan for Visitors Forum. Post Your Travel Experiences Japan ... Read More

Princess Kiko is expected to give birth to her third child in early September. Since the princess has partial placenta previa, she is going to be hospitalized today. Her pregnancy ... Read More

There are many places that offer services to have you dressed and put on make-up like a geisha. Your geisha photographs would be a good souvenior from Japan. In some ... Read More

The 13th through 16th of August is called obon in Japan. Obon is a Buddhist event and is one of the most important traditions for Japanese people. Since obon ... Read More

One of our forum users asks, "We are moving to Misawa Japan through the Air Force in February 2007. Does anyone live there or been there?" Post in Japan ... Read More

August 9th is the 61st anniversary of the atomic bombing in Nagasaki, Kyushu. Visit Nagasaki Peace Park if you are going to Nagasaki. Nagasaki Pictures Nagasaki Travel Guide Japanese History Links

August 6th is the 61st anniversary of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony is held every year to pray for the victims. Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome Pictures Travel to ... Read More

One of our forum users asks, "Does anybody know where I can see some good Bonsai gardens? I will be staying in Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo..." Post in Japan ... Read More

Do you want to play as a ninja? There are fun places to see the secrets of ninja houses and to learn ninja skills in Japan. Ninja Villages and Ninja ... Read More

It has been raining a lot this year, but Japan is hot now! Have a great summer in Japan. Climate in Japan. Japan Summer Rock Festivals Summer Festivals in Japan Beaches in Japan