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teamLab Light Festival in Tadasu no Mori at Shimogamo Shrine

teamLab exhibtion at Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto

In their upcoming exhibition in Kyoto this August, the art collective known as teamLab will transform the World Heritage Site Shimogamo Shrine a...

Maiko Henshin at Studio Shiki

Maiko Henshin at Studio Shiki

Maiko (舞妓) are young women who have decided to embark on the rigorous training process of becoming a geiko...

Climbing Mt. Mizugaki

Climbing Mt. Mizugaki

by guest writer Stephen UngerThere are so many impressive mountains in and around the greater Tokyo are...

Kyoto Tasting Tour: Nishiki Market

Kyoto Tasting Tour: Nishiki Market

Nishiki Market is known as the kitchen of Kyoto. This street is home to some 130 stores that sell ingredie...

Must See Fireworks festivals in japan

10 Summer Fireworks Festivals

For some absolutely epic pyrotechnics, check out DiGJAPAN!'s list of 10 must-see fireworks festi...

10 of Osaka's Most Picture-Worthy Signs

10 of Osaka's Most Picture-Worthy Signs

Every city has its obligatory photo spots. You’ve got the Scramble Crossing in Shibuya, Kinkaku-j...

3 Great Places to Relax with a Paperback in Tokyo

3 Great Places to Relax with a Paperback in Tokyo

by guest writer Emily WoodAs fun as it is, travelling can be exhausting. All those weeks of planning and a...

5 Reasons to Visit Japan in the Summer

5 Reasons to Visit Japan in the Summer

I’m going to be honest with you. Summer isn't exactly the most popular season in Japan. It&rs...

Let's go, Hakone! vol.2 Power Spots, Pirate Ships, and Mt. Fuji

Let's go, Hakone! vol.2 Power Spots, Pirate Ships, and Mt. Fuji

Summer is a great time to visit Hakone, and DiGJAPAN! editorial staff member Iki is here to show you a...

Let's go, Hakone! vol.1 Hydrangea, Trains, and Onsen

Let's go, Hakone! vol.1 Hydrangea, Trains, and Onsen

If you were thinking of taking a trip to Hakone, a town located in Kanagawa Prefecture, mid-Jun...

10 Tips for First Time Travelers in Japan

10 Tips for First Time Travelers in Japan

It's your first trip to Japan. You're probably really excited-- and maybe even a little nervou...