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Experience a Seasonal Tradition! A Guide to Tori No Ichi in Tokyo

Experience a Seasonal Tradition! A Guide to Tori No Ichi in Tokyo

Nothing announces the coming of the end of the year like Tori no Ichi. This fair is held two or three times every year in November at many locations in ...

Koenji Awa Odori, a Photographic Guide to Tokyo's Most Lively Festival

Koenji Awa Odori, a Photographic Guide to Tokyo's Most Lively Festival

The dancers are foolsThe watchers are foolsBoth are fools alike soWhy not dance?(Awa yoshikono, the Aw...

A must for enjoying the summer season! 25 Fireworks Festivals to Enjoy in Japan from August

A must for enjoying the summer season! 22 Fireworks Festivals to Enjoy in Japan from August

The Kyushu's Number One Fireworks Show in Huis Ten Bosch Let's watch the spectacular sight of t...

Only Once a Year! See the Red Gates Lit up by Lanterns at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto

See the Red Gates Lit up by Lanterns at Fushimi Inari in Kyoto

Summer in Japan is known for the many festivals and firework displays all over the country. This time we&...

5 Lesser-Known but Amazing Spots to View Autumn Leaves in Japan

5 Lesser-Known but Amazing Spots to View Autumn Leaves in Japan

When you think of autumn, fall foliage might be one of the first things that come to mind. The reflection o...

What to Do During the Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival in Ibaraki

What to Do During the Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival in Ibaraki

Are you planning an autumn trip to Japan? If so you might want to consider Kasama. A short day trip from Tok...

Marveling At the Life-Size

Marveling At the Life-Size "Moving Gundam!" An in-Depth Tour of GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA *Closed on March 31, 2024

For years fans have dreamed of a life-size Gundam that actually moves, and now the wait is over! Having op...

Early Spring Beauties! 4 Spots to See Plum Blossoms in Tokyo (and 3 Plum Snacks to Go With Them)

Early Spring Beauties! 4 Spots to See Plum Blossoms in Tokyo

What is there to do in Japan in February? The weather can be quite cold and the New Year celebrations are we...

The Top 5 Experiences to Enjoy Drift Ice in Hokkaido!

The Top 5 Experiences to Enjoy Drift Ice in Hokkaido!

It's the middle of winter and the spectacular phenomenon of drift ice, called "ryuhyo" ...

Driving Away Demons With Beans: The Fascinating Japanese Tradition of Setsubun

The Fascinating Japanese Tradition of Setsubun

When February is around the corner, Japan knows it's time to brace for the real winter. Fortunately ...

Family Trip to Kasama! Glamping, Local Food, and a Gorgeous Chrysanthemum Festival

Family Trip to Kasama! Glamping, Local Food, and a Gorgeous Chrysanthemum Festival

My family and I had been wanting to try the "glamping" (glamorous camping) experience for a l...