October 18th
Cat Island in Kyushu: A Guide to Visiting Ainoshima Island
A practical guide to getting to and exploring Ainoshima, aka Cat Island.
A Cheapo's guide to Things to Do in Tokyo
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October 5th
Infographic: Japan Autumn Leaves Forecast 2017
Fall is here! Catch the gorgeous transformation across the country.
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October 4th
Viewing Autumn Leaves in Kansai: Kyoto and Beyond
Whereas the cherry blossom front begins in the south and ends in the north, it’s the other way around for autumn […]
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October 3rd
Takao’s Secrets: Going for a Hike in Western Kyoto
Go climb some mountains (and see some temples) in Kansai this autumn!
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October 3rd
Opening the Gates of Kyoto’s Imperial Palace
Take advantage of the special opening of the Kyoto Imperial Palace to the public this autumn!
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September 28th
October 2017: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, fashion nights, scary mud monsters and more!
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September 20th
Mount Osore: Visions of Heaven and Hell at Fear Mountain
A stunning and mysterious place with contrasting "heaven and hell" views thanks to the lush greens and a volcanic landscape.
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September 20th
The Cutest Place in Japan: A Guide to Visiting Rabbit Island
Rabbit Island, officially known as Okunoshima, is on the must-visit list for many people coming to Japan. And who can […]
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September 20th
Desert Adventures: Visiting Japan’s Tottori Sand Dunes
Make your visit even more special by paragliding, sandboarding or going for a camel ride.
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September 4th
The Lowdown on Flying a Drone in Japan
Read this before you send your winged camera into the skies.
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August 28th
Japan by Prefecture: The Kansai Region
So for a window into old Japan, with the bright lights only a train ride away, Kansai is its own special piece of Japan […]
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August 19th
Nishiki Market: Exploring Kyoto’s 400-year-old Kitchen
Take a stroll through one of Kyoto's oldest shopping streets.
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August 18th
September 2017: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
The hottest events to catch in Japan this September.
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August 10th
10th Anniversary Yōkai Train Event in Kyoto
Dress spooky and join other passengers on the Kyoto Yokai (Ghost) Train Event —and get a discount on your travels while […]
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August 8th
Summer Sonic: The Lowdown on Kansai’s Hottest Music Festival
Everything you need to know about the Osaka leg of Summer Sonic.
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August 1st
Cosplayers Assemble at Nagoya’s World Cosplay Summit
A guide to the World Cosplay Summit, an annual international cosplay event that Nagoya has been hosting since 2003.
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July 27th
August 2017: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
Some of Japan's best festivals take place in August. Lucky us, they're mostly free too!
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July 26th
Summertime Light Festivals in Nara
With a number of light festivals, August is a great time to take in the atmosphere of the ancient capital.
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July 26th
Summer’s Final Struggle: Shimogamo’s Yatori-no Shinji Festival
August 6th traditionally marked the end of summer. On this day, locals bid farewell to the dangerously hot season at the […]
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July 26th
Celebrating the REAL Tanabata in Kyoto
Tanabata: A Love Story You may think that Tanabata only occurs on the memorable date of 7/7 (July 7th). But the Tanabata […]
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July 20th
Shopping Sprees and Foodie Feasts in Japan’s Koreatowns
Visit Koreatown in Osaka or Tokyo for food, shopping and cosmetics!
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July 20th
Japan’s Great Outdoors: Exploring Hokkaido’s Natural Beauty
Hokkaido and nature are practically synonymous - read our guide on various outdoor activities and plan your own Hokkaido […]
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July 12th
5 Places in Japan You Should Not Visit … Unless You Bring Spare Underwear
5 of the scariest places in Japan that are not for the faint of heart—abandoned schoolhouses, hallucinations and other […]
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July 4th
How to Spend Money at Gion Matsuri
Gion Matsuri has so many free events. What can you actually spend money on?!