Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world. Visit Tokyo observatories to view the skyline. Also, here is a picture collection of Tokyo skyline from the Tokyo World ... Read More

Kamakura is a well-known destination for ajisai (hydrangea) flowers in June. It's nice to walk around the area filled with flowers. Kamakura Meigetsuin Temple is one of the most famous ... Read More

A member of Japan for Visitors forum asks, "I need some information about university in Japan. I'm thinking about studying history for post graduate." Suggestions? Japanese Schools

Most of visitors first land in Japan at Narita Tokyo International Airport. The airport is located in Chiba, so it takes over one hour to get to Tokyo from the ... Read More

Akihabara is known as the electric town in Japan. There are shops sell electric appliances and anime goods in Akihabara. Akihabara has become one of the most popular places to ... Read More

A member of Japan for Visitors forum asks, " I want to travel to Japan again and I'm really hoping to go to the area that was filmed in Memoirs ... Read More

Most of accommodations in big cities in Japan are western-style hotels. But you often see Japanese-style inns (ryokan) in Japanese hot springs (onsen). Staying in a tatami room at a ... Read More

Okinawa is the southmost prefecture of Japan. Unlike other parts of Japan, Okinawa has its own, separate history. Shurijo castle was the residence of the Ryukyu royal family for over ... Read More

The sky is mostly clear in May in Japan. Take a look at some pictures of Mt. Fuji in this beautiful season. Mt. Fuji in Sping Pictures More Mt. Fuji Pictures

A member of Japan for Visitors forum asks, "I've just graduated and am thinking of teaching English in Japan... I find that there are a lot of really negative things ... Read More

Sanja Matsuri Festivalat Asakusa Jinja Shrine is held from May 18th to 20th this year. If you are visiting Tokyo soon, try to visit the festival. Also, here is a ... Read More

The weather is nice in Japan, and it's a Japanese wedding season. Japanese wedding styles vary, including Christian, Buddhist, or Shinto ceremonies. If you are attending a wedding in Japan, ... Read More

Finally, cherry blossoms are flowering in Hokkaido region. Cherry blossoms in Goryokaku Park are in full bloom. There are more than 1,500 sakura trees in the park, and they are ... Read More

A member of our forum asks, "Does anyone know what we can see in Hokkaido in May?" Do you know any events or attractions? Hokkaido Guide Cherry Blossom Spots in Hokkaido

Do you want to save some money on hotels in Tokyo? Here is a list of some cheap hotels in Tokyo. As hotel rooms in Japan tend to be small, ... Read More