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5 Tips for Traveling Cheaper in Japan

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...