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Shizuko's Japan Travel Blog October 2006 Archive

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com Guide to Japan Travel since 1998

Halloween in Japan

Monday October 30, 2006
Western-style Halloween decorations and traditions are becoming popular in Japan. As people dress in Halloween costumes, costume play has been a trend among Japanese youth. Japanese Halloween Obon Festival Cosplay in Japan

Eating Sushi in Japan

Friday October 27, 2006
Eating sushi in Japan might be one thing you want to do. Sushi can be expensive in traditional sushi restaurants. But in kaiten-zushi restaurants where sushi plates circle around the ... Read More

Nikko Photo Gallery

Wednesday October 25, 2006
Nikko is one of the most popular fall foliage destinations in Japan. Toshogu Shrine, which was built by one of Tokugawa shogun, is located in Nikko. See the pictures of ... Read More

Japanese Monkeys at Hell Valley

Monday October 23, 2006
Have you seen Japanese snow monkeys? Snow monkeys are living in Hell Valley Monkey Park in Nagano. There is an outside onsen bath that was made just for the monkeys. ... Read More

Going to Tokyo with a Baby

Friday October 20, 2006
A traveler to Japan asks, "Our baby will be 11 months old in early October and we are thinking of bringing her along to Tokyo for maybe 5 days. She's ... Read More

Japanese Furniture

Wednesday October 18, 2006
Japanese furniture is becoming popular in the world. Well-known Japanese furniture includes futon, tatami mats, shoji screens, fusuma doors, tansu cabinets, paper lanterns, and so on. Buy Japanese-style Furniture Online Japanese House ... Read More

Japan Fall Foliage Map

Monday October 16, 2006
Are you visiting Japan in fall? There are many places to see beautiful fall foliages in Japan. Search fall foliage destinations from the map. Japan Fall Foliage Map Best Japan Fall ... Read More

Cheap Hotels in Narita Airport?

Friday October 13, 2006
One of our forum users asks, "I would like to know if there is cheaper hotels near in Narita airport..." Post in Japan for Visitors Forum Cheap Hotels in Japan How ... Read More

Japanese Halloween Costumes

Wednesday October 11, 2006
Are you looking for Japanese Halloween costumes? Here are some Japanese halloween costumes you can buy online. Japanese Halloween Costumes Hallween Events in Japan Halloween in Japan Japanese Obon Festival

Halloween Events in Japan

Monday October 9, 2006
Are you going to visit Japan soon? Various Halloween events are held in October in Japan. Visit a Halloween event near your destination! Japanese Halloween Events Halloween in Japan Japanese Halloween Costumes Japanese ... Read More

Hokkaido in October

Friday October 6, 2006
A traveler to Japan asks, "We are planning on in end of October between 19th and 26th. Where then should I go? Can you also suggest any hotel where they ... Read More

Japanese Chat Rooms

Wednesday October 4, 2006
Are learning Japanese language? Do you want to make Japanese friends online? There are some places to meet Japanese people and chat with them. Japan Chat Rooms Japanese Translators

Autumn in Japan

Monday October 2, 2006
Japan has four distinct seasons. After its humid summer, Japan is in the most beautiful season. Autumn in Japan When to Visit Japan Japanese Fall Festivals Fall Foliages in Japan Japanese Maple Pictures Autumn ... Read More
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