by Danica | Last updated Nov 18, 2025 | Tokyo Food & Drinks, Tokyo Neighbourhood Guides
Tsukiji Market, a neighbourhood in Chuo City, Tokyo, is home to around 400 shops offering various fish, meat, kitchen utensils, and more. Tsukiji translates to “constructed land” because, in 1657, a great fire prompted the Tokugawa shogunate to fill in the...
by Flip Japan Guide | Last updated Jul 3, 2024 | Japanese Culture & Language
Many countries have native religions and philosophies that they have been following for thousands of years. Through the many wars and conflicts that nations have faced during their development, religion has often played a crucial role in shaping their identities and...
by Danica | Last updated Nov 14, 2025 | Japan Travel, Japan Area Guide
Most people think of Tokyo or Kyoto when they plan a trip to Japan. But way up north, in the Tōhoku region, there’s a captivating destination that’s completely different: Akita Prefecture. It’s Japan’s sixth-largest prefecture, a place famous for its serene...
by Danica | Last updated Jul 1, 2024 | Japan Travel
Coffee is a universally loved drink and when you’re travelling, it is a go-to beverage. Tokyo is a place known for its wild and themed cafes, from maid cafes to reptile cafes. However, Tokyo also has an incredible selection of regular, beautiful cafes with amazing...
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....
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