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5 Tips for Traveling Cheaper in Japan
When I talk to people about traveling in Japan, I normally get a response along the lines of I'd love to go, but it's just too expensive. It&...
![Hanko: a Part of Daily Life in Japan that makes a Great Souvenir!](https://d28dpoj42hxr8c.cloudfront.net/files/topics/11402_ext_14_en_0.jpg?v=1483058666)
Hanko: a Part of Daily Life in Japan that makes a Great Souvenir!
Hanko are personal seals that bear the name of their owner. These have been in use in Japan for government...
![Travel Down a Mysterious Alleyway to Reach Entotsu Coffee Sha, a Hidden Kyoto Cafe](https://d28dpoj42hxr8c.cloudfront.net/files/topics/11363_ext_14_en_0.jpg?v=1482412420)
Entotsu Coffee Sha, a Hidden Kyoto Cafe
Maboroshi Koji Higashi-iru Entotsu Coffee Sha opened spring of 2016 in Kyoto's Nishijin area. The ...
![There's Still Time! Plan Your Visit to Disney Christmas 2016](https://d28dpoj42hxr8c.cloudfront.net/files/topics/11305_ext_14_en_0.jpg?v=1499140843)
Disney Christmas 2016
Disney Christmas is in full swing at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea! If you haven't yet made i...
![Winter Wonderland: 10 Illumination Events in Japan](https://d28dpoj42hxr8c.cloudfront.net/files/topics/11410_ext_14_en_0.jpg?v=1499137252)
2016~2017 Edition: Remember the Wonders of Winter with These Ten Illumination Events in Japan
Do the falling temperatures have you huddled inside, dreaming of warmer weather? Check out these ten il...
![Get Some Quality Time with Hedgehogs at HARRY, a Hedgehog Cafe in Roppongi](https://d28dpoj42hxr8c.cloudfront.net/files/topics/11362_ext_14_en_0.jpg?v=1482289147)
Get Some Quality Time with Hedgehogs at HARRY, a Hedgehog Cafe in Roppongi
Cafes at which you can interact with animals like cat cafes are very popular in Japan, but right now there...
![Fun with Japanese Fashion: Backpacks and Bags](https://d28dpoj42hxr8c.cloudfront.net/files/topics/11290_ext_14_en_0.jpg?v=1481791165)
Got a Thing for Japanese Fashion? Check Out These 10 Head-Turning Bags!
The right accessory can really help you stand out from the crowd, and you’re certain to turn more t...
![Thick, Fresh Pancakes from the Popular uzna omom b one in Harajuku](https://d28dpoj42hxr8c.cloudfront.net/files/topics/11361_ext_14_en_0.jpg?v=1583813923)
Thick, Fresh Pancakes from the Popular uzna omom b one in Harajuku
Tucked away on Harajuku Cat Street are two popular cafes: uzna omom and its second store uzna omom b one. T...
![Enjoy “only what’s really good” at Chocolate Laboratory in Osaka](https://d28dpoj42hxr8c.cloudfront.net/files/topics/11359_ext_14_en_0.jpg?v=1481507110)
Enjoy “only what’s really good” at Chocolate Laboratory in Osaka
Chihiro is a sweets reporter. As such, he has covered a lot of ground chiefly in the Kansai and Kanto regio...
![Finding Popular Items at ASOKO](https://d28dpoj42hxr8c.cloudfront.net/files/topics/11345_ext_14_en_0.jpg?v=1481507151)
Finding Popular Items at ASOKO, the Treasure Trove of Bargains
ASOKO is a variety store where you can find everything from stationery goods to kitchen gadgets to every...
![Fantastic Jellyfish: Mika Ninagawa's Collaboration with Sumida Aquarium](https://d28dpoj42hxr8c.cloudfront.net/files/topics/11328_ext_14_en_0.jpg?v=1481187269)
Fantastic Jellyfish: Mika Ninagawa's Collaboration with Sumida Aquarium
The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Mika Ninagawa's artwork is color-- and lots of it...