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SIGHTSEEING

Sakura and Fall Foliage: Obara Shikizakura in Aichi Prefecture

Sakura and Fall Foliage: Obara Shikizakura in Aichi Prefecture

Japan likes to remind people that it's a country blessed with four seasons. But when you see the absolutely stunning scenery in the town of Oba...

Should I Get a Japan Rail Pass?

Should I Get a Japan Rail Pass?

Planning a trip to Japan? If so, then you’ve probably heard about the Japan Rail Pass. The Japan Ra...

Five Cant-Miss Spots for Fall Leaves in Tokyo

Five Can't-Miss Spots for Fall Leaves in Tokyo

In the metropolitan area of Tokyo, fall foliage usually reaches its peak between mid-November / early-...

5 Must-See Spots for Fall Leaves in Tohoku

5 Must-See Spots for Fall Leaves in Tohoku

Tohoku refers to the northeastern region of Honshu, the main island of Japan. It is made up of six prefect...

Improve Your Luck at These Seven Kyoto Shrines

Improve Your Luck at These Seven Kyoto Shrines

Kyoto is home to an incredible number of temples and shrines. According to a survey conducted by Kyoto Pr...

A One-Day Walking Guide to the Higashiyama Area and Gion

A One-Day Walking Guide to the Higashiyama Area and Gion

It's easy to spend an entire day exploring the beautiful area known as Higashiyama. To give you an id...

Bicycle Rentals at tokyobike

Bicycle Rentals at tokyobike

Located less than a 10 minute walk from both JR Nippori and Metro Sendagi Stations, tokyobike offers tre...

Shikoku's 88 Temple Pilgrimage

Shikoku's 88 Temple Pilgrimage

by guest writer Mitul PatelReasons vary as to why people embark on this grueling 1,200km / 750mi. 88 Temp...

Yanesen hotel: hanare

hanare: a unique hotel in a Tokyo shitamachi

For anyone who's interested in experiencing life like a local in one of Tokyo’s shitamachi o...

Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama 2016

Pikachu Outbreak!in Yokohama 2016

Calling all Pokemon lovers! There's been an outbreak of over 1,000 Pikachu again this year in the Mi...

Gotoku-ji and the Story of the Maneki Neko

Gotoku-ji: the Maneki Neko Temple

The Sanmon of Gotoku-ji Temple.Whether in a restaurant or a souvenir shop, you’re bound to see at ...