Gion Matsuri: Kyoto’s Most Popular Festival
Kyoto has plenty of traditional events, but Gion Matsuri is definitely the most popular natsu matsuri event in Kyoto. This popular festival is a month-long and held in July.
A Quick Guide to Kyoto Sweets
Kyoto is home to many traditional Japanese sweets. They are crafted to be both beautiful and delicious!
The Best Global Cities For Japanese Food
Food is a central pillar of Japanese culture, and it’s even recognised by UNESCO within its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
What is a Kitsune: Japan’s Amazing Shape-Shifting Trickster!
The Japanese kitsune (fox) has been a staple of Japanese mythology for a very long time. They have a reputation as a trickster, but there’s more to them than that.
Japan’s Best Sakura Spots
Curious about where to see the cherry blossoms in Japan? Check out our list of the best spots to watch the sakura bloom!
Hanami Festivals: How Japan Welcomes the Spring
Thinking of Japanese symbols, besides Mt. Fuji, we’ve all come to think of cherry blossoms, or Sakura, right?
A Guide to Japan’s Shinto Shrines & Temples
Coming to Japan also means coming to the world of Shinto. There are about 80,000 shrines dedicated to 8 million Shinto gods throughout the country of cherry blossoms.
Kyushu Japan’s Seven Stars Train: History & Costs
For those who value the journey as much as the destination, the luxury sleeper train ‘Seven Stars in Kyushu’ (or the nanatsuboshi no Kyushu) is the best of both.
Japan’s Beautiful Onsen Towns: From Hokkaido to Kyushu
Onsen (Japanese hot springs) towns are little resort areas whose main features are their hot springs and hospitality. Many tourists flock to these areas when they want to get a break from the city, look for a health retreat, or just want to soak in each area’s famous waters!
Yokohama Chinatown: A Gem of Chinese Culture in Japan
In Yokohama, to the south of Tokyo, lies the largest Chinatown in Japan, established nearly 150 years ago; full of shops, restaurants, and businesses bustling with activity. Visiting Yokohama Chinatown as a tourist can be a very fun experience.
The Ultimate Guide to Historical Kamakura
Kamakura in Kanagawa was the capital and most populous city of Japan at one time. Explore this area for a taste of traditional Japan.
Hakone Onsen: Your Complete Guide to Kanagawa’s Hot Spring Town
Less than 100 kilometers away from Tokyo and nestled in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, the town of Hakone is renowned throughout Japan for its natural beauty, views of Mount Fuji and Ashinoko, and the numerous Hakone onsen baths. Each year, thousands upon thousands of domestic and international visitors flock towards the small onsen town looking for a break from the bustling cities.
