Because Japan is a country of volcanoes, it has many hot springs. In addition to well-known hot springs sites such as Kusatsu and Beppu, public baths that are central fixtures of the community are ...

Japan has an extensive array of clubs to offer, with some of the most famous nightlife clubbing districts being Shibuya and Roppongi in Tokyo and Shinsaibashi in Osaka. No matter what kind of music, ...

Overview * **Free JR Haruka ticket**: Easy airport transfer from Kansai Airport to Osaka **Access 200+ attractions:** Includes Umeda Sky Building, Solaniwa Onsen, Osaka Castle Gozabune Moat Cruise & ...

[Tax-Free + Coupon] Visit YAMADA DENKI (YAMADA電機), Japan’s Largest Electronics Store for Appliances, Cosmetics, and Souvenirs! Yamada Denki is right where you are, all across Japan. As Japan's largest ...

While Japan’s rainy season (tsuyu) has ended in Okinawa, Kyushu, and Kansai, it is still underway in Kanto (greater Tokyo) and Tohoku. This week will generally start with cloudy skies and occasional ...

Walking around Makomanai Takino Cemetery, located in Hokkaido Prefecture’s Sapporo City, you will see just the head of a large buddha statue from afar. Many tourists are surprised at the Atama ...

When visiting Japan, one place you simply can’t skip is Don Quijote—the go-to discount store famous for its unbeatable prices and massive selection. From snacks and souvenirs to home appliances, ...

When speaking of Japanese food, many foreign visitors will think of dishes that make use of high-end beef, such as Kobe beef. But recently, pork tonkatsu, or fried pork cutlet, and pork shabu-shabu, ...

Hokkaido is a treasure trove of delicious seafood. Crabs are especially popular, with four main varieties, the large red king crab and snow crab, the medium-sized blue king crab, and the smaller hairy ...

Potstickers, Dumplings, Gyoza... Whatever You Call Them, These 4 Spots Will Satisfy Your Cravings!

Kawaguchiko (the area surrounding Lake Kawaguchi) is the perfect base for exploring the Fuji Five Lakes area and offers stunning views of Mt. Fuji from its northern foothills. Around the lakeside, you ...

Hankyu Hanshin Department Store is a major retailer based in Kansai, with its flagship store in Osaka's Umeda district and locations in Kobe, Hakata, and Tokyo. It offers a wide range of products, ...