We all know that gaining residency in Japan has always been quite difficult, but this week the Japanese government has passed a new law that allows more than 345,000 low-skilled workers into the country for the first five years with hopes to help the labor shortages in Japan.
A pirate ship in Japan? Yes, they exist.Pirate ship ready to embark You are probably visiting Japan with plans to stay in Tokyo, but Japan has much more to offe
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Osaka has taken first place in winning the rights to host the 2025 World Expo in Paris on Friday, successfully beating out Russia in the bid. Upon announcement, national celebration erupted, with many excited to show the world more of what Japan has to offer!
Time Out has just released a global “To Do List” of the top 50 experiences that a traveller MUST visit and the number one most recommended attraction in the world was awarded at our home in Tokyo: Yayoi Kusama Museum in Tokyo.
To get the full local-Japanese experience on your next trip to Japan, a survey of Japanese locals gave us the top 10 cities to visit in Japan!
Nagasaki has to be one of the most unique and culturally significant cities in all of Japan. Did you know that it is one of the only cities in Japan not to have
The Kagoshima Fish Market has all the ambiance of Tsukiji in its heyday and thanks to a group of local hotel owners, you can now get a private tour.
Stray away from the hype of Tokyo and check out the hidden gems of the Kochi Prefecture.
Usuitoge Tetsudo Bunka Mura translates to "Usui Mountain Pass Railway Culture Village" and is a train museum that lets visitors experience trains first-hand.
Situated right beside Kanazawa's 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, this patisserie is a fusion of French-style cakes and traditional Japanese dessert cul
Pub Republic is a casual pub in Otsuka, located 2 minutes from the South Exit of JR Otsuka station.
This specialty coffee shop offers a relaxing atmosphere for locals and travelers alike. Built with the concept "happiness with just one cup of coffee", Sarutahi
This little coffee shop in Shibuya features a warm wooden interior, which was inspired by the coffeehouse culture of Portland, Oregan. Incidentally, the beans u
J.S. Burgers Cafe is a burger joint located on the first floor of Parco in Shibuya.
Designed by Kengo Kuma, this museum exhibits antique Japanese arts and crafts under the curatorial framework "Art is Life". Admission prices vary according to w
BAR Ryu is a cozy bar with comfortable sofas to relax while enjoying an original cocktail. Their recommended cocktail is the "Bloody Caesar" and the "Rose Bouqu
Tower Records is an international record store and is located just a short walk north of Shibuya station.
Great news for The Prince of Tennis fans! The decade-long animation series has finally opened an official store at Shinjuku's Marius Annex.
Opened in 1953, The Kagoshima Fish Market has all the ambiance of Tsukiji in its heyday and provides visitors with a unique insight into the industry.
Founded in 1895, the Nikitatsu Brewery currently services as the single sake brewery in the Dougo area and produces a nation-wide recognized sake called “Nikitatsu”, which has drawn in tourists from all around the world for more than 100 years.
We all know that gaining residency in Japan has always been quite difficult, but this week the Japanese government has passed a new law that allows more than 345,000 low-skilled workers into the country for the first five years with hopes to help the labor shortages in Japan.
To get the full local-Japanese experience on your next trip to Japan, a survey of Japanese locals gave us the top 10 cities to visit in Japan!
The Kagoshima Fish Market has all the ambiance of Tsukiji in its heyday and thanks to a group of local hotel owners, you can now get a private tour.
Taking over the northwest quarter of Shikoku Island and many smaller islands in the Seto Inland Sea, Ehime Prefecture inspired Ghibli's Spirited Away film and also grows Japan's best mandarins!
Whether you’re a modern Japanese history buff or just want to learn more about the man known by all Japanese people, here are some facts about one of out favorite historical figures: Sakamoto Ryoma.
Stray away from the hype of Tokyo and check out the hidden gems of the Kochi Prefecture.
