The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Hirosaki was the seat of the Tsugaru domain which covers most of what is now Aomori Prefecture. At the start of Japan’s modernization during the Meiji period, Hirosaki lost out to Aomori City as the capital of the newly formed Aomori Prefecture.
Long-time Japan resident and Cheapo co-founder Greg Lane picks the top 10 castles for visitors.
Originally constructed in 1611 by the Tsugaru clan, Hirosaki Castle is the only extant castle …
Making the best of the truckloads of snow that cover Hirosaki each winter, the Hirosaki Castle Snow Lantern Festival surrounds the quaint little castle with approximately 200 snow lanterns along …
Give yourself the James Bond experience with a visit to the movie-famous Battleship Island, …
Save money on wifi rental from Ninja WiFi, one of Japan's leading pocket wifi providers, with …
Spend an evening exploring the bars in Osaka’s popular nightlife district of Namba. …
