by Angelie | Last updated Oct 24, 2025 | Japan Travel, Japan Area Guide
Most people think of Tokyo or Kyoto when they plan a trip to Japan. But there’s another part of the country, way up north, that’s completely different. That place is Hokkaido. It’s Japan’s second-largest island and it’s famous for its...
by Venese | Last updated Mar 28, 2025 | Japanese Culture & Language, Japan Travel
Tokyo and animal cafes go hand-in-hand; you’ll find them in every major area of Tokyo. That said, the first animal café—a cat café—was actually established in Taiwan in 1998. It became all the rage, and Japan hopped on board, opening its first animal café in 2004....
by Venese | Last updated Nov 28, 2025 | Learning Japanese, Japan Pop Culture
If you want to discover more about the history of Japan, Japanese culture, Japan travel, living in Japan, or just discovering more about Japan in general, listening to podcasts is a great way to go. There are many different podcasts about Japan that you can...
by Danica | Last updated Mar 25, 2025 | Japan Area Guide
An eclectic and energetic place, Harajuku is a district in Shibuya known for its vintage shops, unique clothing, street art, cosplay, and youth-oriented stores. The well-known Takeshita Street and Omotesando Avenue have very different vibes but are both crucial to the...
by Danica | Last updated Mar 28, 2025 | Japan Area Guide
This small island off the coast of Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, is only about 4 kilometres in circumference and is accessible via a bridge connecting it to the mainland. Enoshima is a beautiful island divided into two parts: the yacht harbour and the forested hill,...
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