Exploring Japan's Countryside
Friday February 27, 2009
Do you have any travel stories to share with us? Here are travelers to Japan who are interested in exploring Japan's country side and some offbeat spots in Tokyo. "We're ... Read More
Go to See Kabuki
Wednesday February 25, 2009
It's announced that the Kabukiza Theater in Ginza, Tokyo will be renewed into a new complex by 2013. The farewell kabuki performances have been taking place through April, 2010. You ... Read More
Two Japanese Films Win Oscars
Monday February 23, 2009
Japanese films won the best foreign language film and the best animated short film categories at the 2009 Academy Awards. The short animation, La Maison en Petits Cubes (Tsumiki no ... Read More
Ten Guest Houses in Kyoto
Friday February 20, 2009
Guest houses are inexpensive accommodations popular among foreign tourists. There are usually shared and private rooms. If you are staying in Japan for a long time, staying at a ... Read More
Japanese Depachika
Wednesday February 18, 2009
In Japanese department stores, food floors are usually located in the basement and are called "depachika." The word came from Japanese words for department stores and basement, which are "depaato" ... Read More
Kawazu Cherry Blossoms
Monday February 16, 2009
Can't you wait for hanami? It's reported that sakura in Kawazu-town on the Izu Peninsula are almost in full bloom. Kawazu Zakura is known as one of the earliest cherry ... Read More
Eating Monjayaki in Tokyo
Friday February 13, 2009
Do you want to eat a local speciality in Tokyo? If you like okonomiyaki, you might want to try monjayaki. About 70 monjayaki restaurants are located in Tsukishima, Tokyo. You ... Read More
Tokyo's Best Capsule Hotels
Wednesday February 11, 2009
Do you need cheap places to stay in Tokyo? If you just need places to sleep, capsule hotels might not be so bad. Guests can relax in large baths and ... Read More
Ume Festivals to Visit
Monday February 9, 2009
It's the season for ume blossoms in Japan. Ume festivals take place in shrines and temples, and more. Go out to see beautiful ume blossoms and enjoy the beginning of ... Read More
14-Day Trip to See the Best of Japan?
Friday February 6, 2009
It will be a 2 week trip. Can you recommend your favorite places in Japan? A traveler to Japan writes, "I am planning my first trip with 4 friends to ... Read More
Snow Monkey Photo Gallery
Wednesday February 4, 2009
Have you seen snow monkeys in Japan? If you haven't, you can see them at Hell Valley Wild Monkey Park in Nagano prefecture. Many monkeys soak in the hot spring ... Read More
Valentine's Day in Japan
Monday February 2, 2009
Valentine's Day in Japan is a day for women to give men chocolates. You see beautifully wrapped chocolates being sold everywhere. Buy nice chocolates and plan a romantic Valentine's day ... Read More