What’s happening in Japan now?
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Kyoto is a place that feels like it has been on every must-visit list for decades. With over 2,000 temples and shrines, it is no wonder so many people flock here every year. You have likely seen the...
There’s a reason so many Japanese people dream of visiting Okinawa one day. The island prefecture is a paradise of tropical beaches, untouched nature, historic sites, and incredible food. It has...
If you are planning a trip to Japan, you have likely seen photos of the sleek, white nose of a train speeding past Mount Fuji. This is the Shinkansen, or as most travellers call it, the bullet...
For many, Dotonbori is the heart and soul of Osaka, and really is the place to experience the city’s slogan of kuidaore or “eat till you drop”. There are hundreds of places to eat, drink, snack, and...
Many people assume that Osaka is just a smaller version of Tokyo, but the two cities have completely different personalities, especially once the sun goes down. The people here are famously friendly...
If you are planning a trip to Japan, you have likely heard that Osaka is the place where you go to eat. This city is loud, a bit gritty, and completely obsessed with its local food culture. While...
If you’re visiting Takayama’s historic old town, then Takayama Jinya is one of the most important sites to see. The building is the only complete jinya left in Japan, with centuries of history...
If you only have 24 hours in Osaka, you need to move fast. This city is a loud, energetic destination that is best experienced on foot and with an empty stomach. While you could easily spend a week...
Osaka is the rebellious younger sibling to Kyoto's traditional elder. If Kyoto is where you go to reflect and breathe, Osaka is where you go to let loose and eat. It is loud, friendly, and...
It’s that time of year again, when couples start getting excited for a romantic day or evening together. If you’re spending Valentine’s Day in Tokyo, then you’re in luck! The city is overflowing...
Living around Tokyo, I see the Tokyo Skytree constantly. Grabbing coffee in Asakusa or looking out from a hotel window in Shinjuku? That giant silver needle is always looming in the background. It...
If you’re looking for a destination in Southern Japan that has a little bit of everything, then you really need to consider Nagasaki. There, you’ll find a beautiful port city on the coast of Kyushu,...
If there is one thing I’ve learned from consuming a frankly concerning amount of raw fish, whether off a plastic conveyor belt at a place like Sushiro or the occasional wallet-draining omakase...
Planning your first-ever visit to the Sapporo Snow Festival? Well, firstly, that’s amazing! You’re going to have an incredible time! But, that being said, it is a big event that can seem a little...
I usually roll my eyes at "viral" travel spots, but this one earns its reputation. If you have spent five minutes on "Travel Tok" or Instagram lately, you have seen Shibuya Sky. It is the...