Japan has a fun and unique drinking culture, in part because it allows the normally reserved, conservative Japanese to let their hair down, take off their ties
Find out about the Japanese artist who's artwork was recently featured in Queen momager, Kris Jenner's Hidden Hills Home and where you can find his artwork in Japan.
Theme parks are such fantastic ways to have fun. With themed shows, thrill rides, fireworks and your favorite characters, they are a true modern marvel. Japan
Explore the Oki Islands with your very own itinerary!
If you look for beautiful and scenic places in Japan, this will probably be on your list already. If not, this article might contain a pretty interesting destin
Japan has a fun and unique drinking culture, in part because it allows the normally reserved, conservative Japanese to let their hair down, take off their ties
Find out about the Japanese artist who's artwork was recently featured in Queen momager, Kris Jenner's Hidden Hills Home and where you can find his artwork in Japan.
Theme parks are such fantastic ways to have fun. With themed shows, thrill rides, fireworks and your favorite characters, they are a true modern marvel. Japan
Explore the Oki Islands with your very own itinerary!
If you look for beautiful and scenic places in Japan, this will probably be on your list already. If not, this article might contain a pretty interesting destin
Ichiran Ramen or Ippudo Ramen are usually what comes to mind when people talk about “Ramen Shops in Japan”. However, today I would like to introduce another on
Okinawa is commonly referred to as the Hawaii of Japan, and for those of you planning your next summer getaway, this could be the perfect destination for a fun-fulled summer. Here are a few kinds of activities that you can enjoy during your stay!
As Emma and Sharla deserve their much-needed rest they go on an adventure just outside of Tokyo. Chofu City is the perfect place to experience cool places such as the monster cafe and see some nature as well.
Sure, there are many cozy nooks to listen to live jazz music in the city, but how about a jazz concert right in the middle of a thousand brilliantly red maple trees in one of Japan's most unusual parks?
Located on a mountainside, this shrine overlooking Fujiyoshida City and Mount Fuji was built in 705. The five-story pagoda belongs to the shrine and was built in 1963 as a peace memorial.
If you're like me, you enjoy a good book. Not just reading it, but every little detail from the smell of the paper, the texture of the ink on the pages, and th
Thrilling must-know Japanese tales that will tie up your Summer experience!
Being a tattooed women I wondered how my ink would impact my Japanese experience. From what I've gathered Japan has had a long history of disliking tattoos and
Japan has a fun and unique drinking culture, in part because it allows the normally reserved, conservative Japanese to let their hair down, take off their ties
There have a lot of goodies that you can purchase as a souvenir such as snacks, cosmetics, skin care products, toys, stationery, desserts and clothes. But how a
Aomori is the northernmost prefecture on Japan's main island of Honshu, but is easily accessible by shinkansen from Tokyo - if you've got a JR rail pass you can
The Visit Hiroshima Tourist Pass is a travel pass that comes in a few different forms, available only for visitors to Japan. While some city-specific tourist pa
Kumano Hongu-taisha Shrine is part of the Kumano Sanzan, a UNESCO World Heritage, and has the largest Torii shrine gate in Japan.
Niigata Prefecture is well known as one of the most famous prefectures for rice. The #1 branded rice, Koshihikari has for awhile now been ranked very highly wit
Between the main island of Japan, Honshu and the smaller island of Shikoku some 27 islands dot the area known as the Seto Inland Sea. Of these islands, Naoshima
Tajirojima Island is a small island with less than 100 human inhabitants. The island is commonly known as "cat island" due to the fact that the population of th
If you look for beautiful and scenic places in Japan, this will probably be on your list already. If not, this article might contain a pretty interesting destin
On a week-long trip around Yamagata Prefecture, I found myself falling in love with the countryside, the quiet but impressive temples and shrines, the kindness
Prepare for the Autumn leaves in advance!
A lot of people visit Arashiyama to enjoy cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall. Arashiyama is a nationally-designated Historic Site and Place of
Bessho Onsen is said to be the hot spring village with the oldest history in Nagano. There are several important cultural structures in this town, a fact that g
Fan fictions turned into real life!
All anime fans have heard of Akihabara once in their life. It’s the ultimate goal to live the dream and walk down through colorful streets filled with signs of
Inevitably, when you come to Japan (or if you're living here, when you have family or friends visit), they'll want a taste of quirky Japan to some degree. I don
Wall full of nostalgiaWhen I was a kid, a type of model race car zoomed into the market and won over the hearts of kids and adults alike. Tamiya, long known a
I'm here today to present to you one of my favourite things to buy in Japan. I'm not much of a shopper so I don't often buy gifts or souvenirs, however I do mak
Located in Tokyo's student village of Takadanobaba, this gaming arcade is stocked with vintage gaming machines from the 1980s and 1990s.
Accessible by Shimokitazawa Station, this shop sells American vintage toys. The items sold at the shop are handpicked personally by the shops's owner, who trave
Warehouse Kawasaki is a game center modeled after Hong Kong's Kowloon Walled City.
If you have any kind of interest in anime, 'Otarabo' is a must visit bar located in the center of Oita City. The impressive amount of figures, magazines and DVDs to keep you entertained is only surpassed by the selection of cocktails on offer!
Tollywood is a theatre for those who love short films, or simply can’t sit through a full length feature without falling asleep. Some of the best and most meaningful stories can be shorts, so don’t be quick to dismiss it! This is a popular place for the young local movie buffs in the bohemian-esque district of Shimokitazawa. Images from Sabukaru Tokyo
Everyone has their own little guilty pleasure in collecting things. For some people it could be little things stamps, hair clips, or pins. For others, it could
Find out about the Japanese artist who's artwork was recently featured in Queen momager, Kris Jenner's Hidden Hills Home and where you can find his artwork in Japan.
Gallery Sanjo Gion is an art gallery located in Kyoto City that has a range of artwork from numerous genres such as Japanese and Western paintings, engravings,
Theme parks are such fantastic ways to have fun. With themed shows, thrill rides, fireworks and your favorite characters, they are a true modern marvel. Japan
A trip to the Nikon Museum as an amateur photographer.
In this episode, we invite Jake (JakenbakeLIVE), Elsa (Bunny Tokyo) and Paris (Lesweetpea) to talk about their experiences on the Nightlife scene in Tokyo, Japan, and some recommendations of their favorite spots.
Souvenir shopping is one of the most fun things to do on a vacation. It’s significantly harder to enjoy though when you have several people to buy for, or limit
If you've ever wanted to experience bungy jumping, there are several places you can enjoy that weightless adrenalin rush in Japan. As an added bonus, in the aut
Morioka History and Culture Museum displays the treasures of the Morioka clan as well as exhibits about festivals in Morioka.
jakenbakeLIVE joins us once again to discuss how to make friends in Japan. This may sound like a weird topic to discuss but if you have ever lived in Japan before, you would understand that it's actually more difficult than it sounds!
Japan is no stranger to the world of cinema.
Japan has a fun and unique drinking culture, in part because it allows the normally reserved, conservative Japanese to let their hair down, take off their ties
When it comes to eating, I know plenty of people that are in the “I'll try anything once!” camp, and others who are card carrying members of the extreme fussy e
This food stall sells handmade burgers, a local specialty of Karatsu City. Well known for their homemade demi-glace sauce, Karatsu Burger prepares each burger w
Enjoy your patty with a bun made of... rice?!
One of the best ways of trying Japanese food and drinks while in Japan is to visit an izakaya, the Japanese version of a pub. You can find these establishments
In the city of steam, we recommend you try Beppu’s iconic hot-spring steamed delicacies! The natural minerals in the steam give the food a deliciously unique taste, bringing out the true flavors of the food through additive-free cooking.
Ichiran Ramen or Ippudo Ramen are usually what comes to mind when people talk about “Ramen Shops in Japan”. However, today I would like to introduce another on
食欲の秋(Shokuyoku no Aki), or A Fall's Appetite is a term in Japan which describes the abundance in food during the season of harvest. Countless types of food come
This confectionary shop offers various Japanese-style sweets, many of them made with kuri (chestnut) and is located about 7 minutes from Obuse Station on foot.
It's that time of year again! With the cooler weather just around the corner, convenience stores are starting to stock Oden. Learn more about this tasty dish.
Chanel has opened a limted pop up game center at Case B Harajuku.Here you can experience retro games featuring chanel products etc.As well trying your luck at
At night, the hair salon Salon De' Parure transforms into the drinking establishment Bar Bar.
Boudoir is a bilingual salon that offers facials, waxing, and mani-pedis. They have a very simple and understandable website that English speaking customers can really appreciate.
Japan is a clean and tidy country. It has fresh air, spotless streets, clean washrooms, clean and tidy convenience stores and more. When travels to Japan, there
Kumejima Tsumugi is a museum about tsumugi, the handwoven silk that originated in this area.
Do you have cracked, rough and dry hands? The benefits of using a hand cream is softer hands. The hand cream replenishes lost moisture and prevent dryness of ha
Japan has many amazing things to offer to its visitors, from beautiful parks to onsens to numerous temples to sushi and to all-night karaoke bars. But it also h
Japanese cosmetics are gaining more and more popularity around the world. The cosmetics are already famous in Asia, but now makeup studios and professional mode
The best way to relax like a local while you're in Japan is to visit an onsen (hot spring). Onsen began as public bathing places with few bells and whistles. As
The hot springs (onsen) within the Hoyo Land Ryokan & Onsen, located in Beppu, has many proven healing properties. While they have a number of different hot springs, they are most popular for its mud onsen. It is also said to be the place visited by Kukai, a famous Japanese monk back in the 8th century.