The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Interested in some cheap drinks with a side of canned bear meat? Try that and more at mr.kanso, Japan's canned food bar!
From the ten-yen coin to the Tale of Genji, Uji's temples are known throughout Japan.
One of the functions of festivals around the world is to give participants a release from the restraints of their daily …
Suntory's Yamazaki Distillery no longer gives free tours and whisky tastings. So is it still worth visiting?
Kyoto is known for its temples and shrines. But with entrance fees, temple-hopping adds up. What's the cheapo way to go …
Experience the vibrant sights, sounds and tastes of Kobe Chinatown, from jovial Lunar New Year celebrations to …
Kobe offers a great blend of small town atmosphere on one side and metropolitan convenience and charm on the other.
A stunning flower garden paired with Japan's oldest academic institution makes for a whimsical day out in any season.
We weigh the pros and cons—and offer cheaper alternatives too!
You may already know Onomichi from the highly acclaimed (and 100% Rotten Tomatoes score) film Tokyo Story. But whether …
Naoshima should top all art lovers' list of vacation spots.
An excellent value mid-range onsen/ryokan in the Nagano countryside.
Inside and around Kyoto Station you can find countless good-quality restaurants and bars for a decent price. The easy …
Free bus tours will be running in Nara from February to March 2016. Reserve your spot now before they're all snatched up!
Valentine’s Day, that crazy time of the year when men around to world rush to department stores and chocolatiers to …
Poor Uwajima. It has one of only 12 castles in Japan to survive from the Edo period, and yet all people want to talk …
With an impressive name as “The Temple of the Peaceful Dragon”, Ryoanji has quite something to live up to. And so it …
In 1601, when the time of the warring states came to an end as the Tokugawa shogunate united all of Japan under its …
Staying in Kyoto for a few months is great and learning Japanese in Japan sounds amazing. Something you should realize, …
If you’re looking to travel between Hiroshima and Shikoku, the good news is there’s currently a great deal …
Located near the banks of Lake Biwa, on the road from the ancient capital of Kyoto to the castle town of Hikone lies …
Simply put, Kiyomizu-dera is the most popular attraction in Kyoto and no matter when you decide to go it will be …
Note: The Pokemon Expo Gym closed in 2017. November 19, 2015 marked the opening of Lalaport Expocity, a shopping …
On the edge of the oldest geisha district in Kyoto—Kamishichiken—lies Kitano Tenmangu Shrine dedicated to the god of …