November 27th
December 2018: Top Events Around Japan
Attend traditional festivals, run a marathon & enjoy the illuminations before ringing in the New Year!
Blog Archives
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November 26th
2019 Japan Cherry Blossom Season Forecast
Find out when's best to see sakura in all the major cities around the country.
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November 25th
The Overachieving Shukkei-en Garden and Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
There is a garden in Hiroshima that is bigger on the inside than the outside. Leave the city’s main train station and […]
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November 24th
Move Over Ramen: Japan’s Other Great Soup Noodle Dishes
These non-ramen Japanese soup dishes take bold flavors and hearty noodles to comfort-food level status
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October 26th
Top 12 Spots for Autumn Leaves in Japan
Get your fall fix wherever you are in Japan—from Hokkaido’s mountain ranges to the secret valleys of Kansai, there’s […]
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October 25th
A Journey Through Japan’s Most Surprising Dishes
Slimy mushroom, anyone?
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October 20th
Viewing Autumn Leaves in Kyoto and Beyond
While 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 19th
Osaka in Autumn: 10 Places to Enjoy the Changing Leaves
Osaka’s autumn leaves transform quiet corners of the busy city into seasonal treats, from temples to mountains and beyond.
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October 15th
November 2018: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
From fire-walking to ramen, the Grand Sumo Tournament to a massive flea market, and more!
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October 8th
The Best Ways for Getting Around Kanazawa
There are plenty of easy ways to get around Kanazawa depending on your group needs or time constraints.
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September 28th
Where Time Stands Still: Surviving Layovers in Japan’s Busiest Airports
What to do on your Japan airport layover? Don't just sit around—try a tour, take a refreshing shower or chow down on […]
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September 17th
An Indie Band’s Guide to Touring Japan
Organize a successful band tour of Japan—tips for what to plan before you arrive, where to play, how to get around and more.
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September 13th
Hitting the Highs in Japan’s Kitchen: 10 Things to Do in Osaka
Known as Japan’s Kitchen and home to dozens of weird and wonderful sights, Osaka is the second largest metropolitan area […]
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September 12th
Japan For Foodies: 47 Prefectures, 47 Must-Try Dishes
Discover Japan's culinary diversity—one delicious local dish at a time.
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September 11th
October 2018: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
The world's biggest tug-of-war, shrine festivals, parades, scary mud monsters and more!
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September 4th
Kyoto Top Attractions: 12 Must-See Sights in Japan’s Ancient Capital
A comprehensive Kyoto top attractions list — so you don't miss out on any of the beauty, wonder and entertainment the […]
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August 30th
Pet or Threat: Wildlife in Your Japanese Home
Whether you’re living in Japan or just visiting, here’s a list of 10 critters commonly found in Japanese homes and how […]
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August 22nd
The Beauty of Japan’s Kii Peninsula
World Heritage Sites, stunningly beautiful natural creations and spiritual hubs — Kii Peninsula is a quiet corner of […]
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August 10th
September 2018: Top Cheapo Events Around Japan
The hottest events to catch in Japan this September.
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August 5th
Things to Do in Iwakuni: City of Castles, Snakes and Sushi
What to do in Iwakuni—a traditional castle town famous for its seasonal beauty in spring and fall, plus its white […]
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August 3rd
Top 5 Summer Day Trips from Sapporo
Visit mountains, lavender fields, beaches and plenty of traditional towns!
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August 1st
Hirosaki Guide: Japan in a Nutshell
At first glance, Hirosaki might look like just another small provincial Japanese city, rundown even, but there’s […]
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August 1st
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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July 30th
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 […]