Enjoy Peak Fall Foliage in Tokyo
Friday November 28, 2008
It's time to enjoy peak fall foliage in Tokyo. The streets of Tokyo are filled with beautiful yellow ginkgo (icho) trees around this time of the year. The ginkgo promenade ... Read More
Kobe Luminarie
Wednesday November 26, 2008
Kobe Luminarie is an annual illumination event which has been held since 1995 to commemorate the Great Hanshin Earthquake on January 17, 1995. Lots of large light structures are set ... Read More
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year... to Travel
Monday November 24, 2008
Are you planning to travel during the holiday season? Even though you aren't traveling to Japan, you might be looking for nice places to visit around the world. About.com travel ... Read More
Michelin Guide to Tokyo Released
Friday November 21, 2008
The Michelin has just released the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2009, featuring 30 hotels and 173 restaurants. The restaurants received 227 stars in total. Nine restaurants were given three stars, and ... Read More
Kyoto Fall Colors
Wednesday November 19, 2008
Kyoto is one of the most popular fall foliage destinations in Japan, and it's best time for viewing fall foliage in Kyoto now. People around the world visit Kyoto ... Read More
Tokyo Sake Bars and Restaurants
Monday November 17, 2008
If you want to drink sake in Japan, go to any izakaya (Japanese-style sake restaurants) near you. You can drink and eat reasonably there. If you are a sake lover, ... Read More
Japanese Maples in Miyajima Island
Friday November 14, 2008
Miyajima Island in Hiroshima is one of the Japan's most scenic sights, and Itsukushima Shrine is inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List. Many tourists visit the island throughout the ... Read More
Visit Akihabara Electric Town
Wednesday November 12, 2008
Akihabara Electric Town is a popular tourist spot in Tokyo. It's also the center of Japanese pop culture and attracts many otaku. It's a really interesting town to visit. If ... Read More
Tokyo Museum Pass
Monday November 10, 2008
Do you plan to visit some museums in Tokyo? If so, consider purchasing a Grutt Pass 2008. With the pass, you gain free entry or receive discounts on admission fees ... Read More
Do You Want to Try Fugu?
Friday November 7, 2008
Fugu (blow fish) is a widely-consumed delicacy in Japan. Do you consider eating fugu? Only licensed chefs are allowed to cook fugu dishes, so it's safe to eat them at ... Read More
Japan Itinerary - Any Suggestions?
Wednesday November 5, 2008
Here is a person who is planning to visit Japan in late January. What do you think of the itinerary? "Is two days enough time to experience Kanazawa for one ... Read More
Popular Nightclubs in Tokyo
Monday November 3, 2008
Do you want to go dancing and partying in Tokyo? Tokyo is one of the best cities in the world for nightlife and offers countless bars and clubs in various ... Read More