Travelers to Tokyo usually stay in Western-style hotels. But you might want to stay in Japanese-style rooms while you are in Tokyo. Here is a list of some ryokan (Japanese-style ... Read More

Are you wondering where to visit to see beautiful fall foliages in Japan? Search fall foliage destinations from this map. Don't miss the best time. Japan Fall Foliage Map Best Japan Fall ... Read More

November 3 is a national holiday called bunkano-hi (culture day) in Japan. It was the birthday of the Emperor Meiji. The celebration of his birthday was sustained as Culture Day ... Read More

As people dress in Halloween costumes, costume play has been a trend among Japanese youth throughout the year. Kosupure (cosplay) is a Japanese word for costume play. People enjoy dressing ... Read More

Hakone Daimyo Gyoretsu (Hakone Federal Lord's Procession) is held on November 3rd in Hakone-town, Kanagawa. It's a parade of about 170 people wearing historical clothes from the Edo era. The ... Read More

A member of Japan for Visitors forum asks, "I just found out that I will be traveling to Joetsu for a few weeks in late January, early February. I will ... Read More

Japan partially adopted the tradition of Halloween in recent years. People enjoy costume parties, Halloween decorations and parades. Visit a Halloween event near your destination in October. Japanese Halloween Events Halloween ... Read More

Japan has four distinct seasons. Autumn months are September, October, and November, but it's rather hot in September in many areas. Japan is in the most beautiful season from October ... Read More

Have you traveled Japan on a tour? A member of Japan for Visitors forum asks, "We are visiting Japan, in Feb 2008 for about 6 days and arriving and departing ... Read More

Jidai Festival is one of three the greatest festivals in Kyoto. It's held on October 22nd every year. The main attraction is a procession which consists of 18 sections of ... Read More

Nikko is one of the most popular fall foliage destinations in Japan. The best time to see fall foliages in Nikko is from mid. Oct. to late Oct. Nikko Toshogu ... Read More

A member of Japan for Visitors forum asks, "I'll be living in Nisshin, just outside of Nagoya for a year in a college foreign-exchange from the U.S...Will I be able ... Read More

The 40th Tokyo Motor Show will be held Oct. 26 to Nov. 11 this year at Makuhari Messe, Chiba. It covers passenger cars, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and more. It's a ... Read More