January 31st
Visiting the Heart of Japanese Buddhism, For Free
Around the corner from Kyoto Station are the most important Japanese Buddhist temples, rich with tradition, stunning […]
A Cheapo's guide to Things to Do in Tokyo
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January 19th
Free Workshop on Traditional Life in Osaka
Find out what life was like in the Osaka of old with a free workshop hosted by the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living. […]
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January 17th
Japan by Prefecture: The Kanto Region
Kanto is perfect for exploring when you're based in Tokyo, with opportunities to experience the most modern and most […]
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January 11th
A Weekend Getaway in Matsumoto
Matsumoto is only a few hours away from Tokyo and makes for an excellent weekend getaway. Read on for all the must-dos, […]
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January 10th
Koriyama Castle Town: From Samurai to Goldfish to Springtime Beauty
Nara's Koriyama Castle Town is full of history and the perfect spot to capture cherry and plum blossoms photos.
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January 3rd
Hirosaki’s Moving Castle
Hirosaki Castle—one of Japan's most picturesque castle—has made a move from now until 2021.
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December 19th
Dotonbori: Exploring Osaka’s Neon Streets
Bright neon lights, busy streets, famous foods and giant 3D signs—if you recognize any part of Osaka, it's going to be […]
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December 15th
Hatsumode: Your First Shrine or Temple Visit of the Year
In a post on Tokyo Cheapo, we listed some traditional Japanese New Year traditions, one of which is hatsumode, the first […]
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December 13th
Travel Back in Time: A Hagi Superguide
Small streets lined with samurai houses, traditional potteries and stunning castle ruins make Hagi a wonderful place to […]
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December 9th
Seki: City of Knives, Swords and the Hamono “Cutlery” Festival
Seki knives are famous all around the world for their quality and construction. The Hamono "Cutlery" Festival is the […]
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December 2nd
Kobe Luminarie: Winter’s City of Light
This year's event is on now until December 11th - not to be missed!
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November 8th
Alternatives To Climbing Mount Fuji
For those of you who'd rather see Fuji than stand on top of it.
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October 23rd
Shimonoseki Chapter 2: Battlegrounds and Bridges
Once you've sampled the famous puffer fish and risked death (maybe), why not delve into the depths of Shimonoseki's […]
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October 17th
Shimonoseki Chapter 1: Puffer Fish Capital of the World
Stunning fish markets, aquariums with over 100 types of puffer fish, a history of beautiful temples with tragic […]
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October 3rd
Akiyoshidai, Akiyoshido: Japan’s Longest Cave
Yamaguchi prefecture boasts the longest cave in Japan, and it's quite spectacular.
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September 27th
Fantastic Fox Village Adventures
Fluffy, inquisitive and painfully photogenic—it'll be hard not to fall in love with the furry critters at the Zao Fox Village.
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September 19th
Glover Garden and Nagasaki’s Foreign Settlement
A charming garden with stellar views—no wonder it's one of Nagasaki's most popular attractions!
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September 7th
Fushimi Castle – An Unfortunate Tale
Read on to find out more about the unfortunate events to befall this off-the-beaten-path site in Kyoto.
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September 1st
Kyoto’s Iconic Bamboo Forest
A brief guide to strolling through the famous forest. Tips on how to get there and what to look out for.
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September 1st
The Moon of Daikakuji
Daikakuji in Kyoto is one of those lesser famous temples that has a mysterious appeal tempting you to pay it a visit.
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August 17th
Dejima: Nagasaki’s Edo-Era Gateway to the Outside World
Step back in time at this former Dutch trading post.
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August 8th
Yoshinogari Historical Park: A Fascinating Glimpse into Japan’s Ancient Past
The area of Yoshinogari Park was slated for development as an industrial zone for nearby Saga city, but when early […]
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August 3rd
All the Way to Koshien!
Summer in Japan has many traditions. One of the most popular traditions is to watch the Japanese High School Baseball […]
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July 6th
Japan Summer 2016 Roundup: Events Not to Miss
Some major festivals worth checking out among the many 2016 Japan summer events being held from July to August. Think […]