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.
Run by Rakuten, an Internet service company, Rakuten Cafe offers free WiFi and the most popular items on their online marketplace "Rakuten Ichiba".
This family-run tofu shop serves a variety of freshly made tofu cooked using different methods, along with other small homemade dishes.
Elegant champagne bar with a large selection of champagne and cocktails accompanied with live music.
Teddy's Bigger Burgers is a popular restaurant in Harajuku serving a variety of Hawaiian style food and beverages.
This bike-themed industrial warehouse-style complex houses numerous businesses including a bike rental shop (Giant Store); cyclist-friendly hotel (Hotel Cycle);
There are about 20 candy shops along the stone-paved Kashiya Yokocho (Penny Candy Lane) selling candy, rice crackers, dango dumplings, ice cream and other taste
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.
