A traveler to Japan asks, "Is it true that it is illegal to smoke on the street in Tokyo? I'm traveling to Tokyo in a week and after a 14 ... Read More

Samurai swords are called nihonto in Japanese. Skilled sword makers made strong and beautiful swords which have been admired as Japanese antique art. Visit Japanese sword museums and shops to ... Read More

A new attraction called Tower of Terror opened this month in Tokyo DisneySea. It's a free-fall-type ride in the Hotel Hightower. The ride itself is short, but guests take an ... Read More

Kabuki is one of traditional Japanese theaters. Here is how and where to go to see kabuki performances in Japan. Enjoy! Kabuki Theater Japanese Theaters Japanese Culture Kabukiza Photo (c) 2006 Shizuko Mishima

One of our forum users asks, "I need travel insurance to cover my belongings while in Tokyo for a year. My company is covering main medical insurace already but I ... Read More

Kenrokuen Garden in Kanazawa-city is one of the most famous Japanese gardens. It features ponds, stone lanterns, tea house, samurai house, cherry blossom trees, Japanese maple trees, and more. Fall ... Read More

Tokyo Game Show will be held this weekend at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. Both adults and children can have lots of fun there. Enjoy! Tokyo Game Show Japanese Animation Japan Current Events

Yokohama is a great day trip destination from Tokyo. Visit Yokohama Chinatown, Landmark Plaza, Minato Mirai, Aka Renga, and more. Yokohama Pictures Yokohama Travel Guide Yokohama China Town Photo (c) 2005 Shizuko ... Read More

One of our forum users asks, "I am living London and am directing a show on Noh Theatre. I have been invited for a cup of tea by an eminent japanese ... Read More

Are you looking for reasonable hotels in Tokyo? Tokyo budget hotels are listed by area. Start your Tokyo hotel search from here. Clickable Tokyo Hotel Map Tokyo Capsule Hotels Tokyo Hotel Seach ... Read More

Various festivals are held in Autumn in Japan, including Japanese maple festivals, Japanese shrine festivals, samurai parades, and more. Japanese Fall Festival List Fall Foliage Destinations in Japan Autumn in Japan

This is a picture of Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. You can see more pictures of Japan attractions from Hokkaido to Okinawa. Clickable Japan Photo Map Japan Nature Pictures Japanese Culture Pictures

One of our forum users asks, "Our son may be part of a high school band exchange with either Kogane or Matsudo High School near Tokyo next spring. Can anyone ... Read More

Japan's Princess Kiko gave birth to a boy on Wednesday in Tokyo. Congratulations on Japan's new royal baby! Japan's Princess Kiko Gave Birth to Baby Boy Japanese Imperial Family

Are you interested in Japanese geisha? Here is a list of books about Japanese geisha. Geisha Books About Japanese Geisha Geisha Experiences in Japan

How much do you know about Japan? Take my quiz and find out how you would do. There are ten simple questions to answer. Enjoy! Japan Quiz Japan Facts

One of our forum users asks, "Does anyone know of any airline that flies non-stop from Narita (can not be Haneda) to Osaka?" Post in Japan for Visitors Forum Cheap ... Read More