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Secrets to Shopping in Japan: Guide to Annual Sales in Japan & Where to Shop! (2019-2020 Edition)
Ikebukuro Station Area Guide: Top 15 Spots When You Escape the Station's Maze!
Japan Ski Trip: 10 Recommended Ski Resorts in Tohoku that Tourists Love!
10 Major Cities in Japan: Which One Should You Visit?
Shinjuku Mylord’s New Food Court: Checking Out Amazing, Insta-Worthy Dishes with a Korean Taste Tester and Trend Checker!

Japan Food Guide: Famous Dishes of Tohoku, Japan’s Leading Gourmet Area

Aomori, Hirosaki And Hachinohe Other Japanese Food

The Tohoku region consists of six prefectures: Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Miyagi, Yamagata and Fukushima. Also with an abundance in nature and majestic landscapes, including the sea, mountains, and rivers, there are many ingredients born from the Tohoku Region’s local features. Deliciously fattened beef and fresh seafood from the Sanriku Coast and Sea of Japan. Fresh rice, vegetables and fruits. And of course, with all these ingredients, there are also a number of local dishes born out the harsh living environment of the cold weather, many that exquisitely make use of these ingredients. There are many charming aspects of the Tohoku Region. Today, we’d like to introduce you to some of them, starting with some famous gourmet dishes.

Complete Guide to Tokyo’s Imperial Palace: Guided Tour Reservations and the Best Ways to Enjoy Your Visit

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Hokkaido is a Foodie Paradise! What Gourmet Goodness Surprises Foreign Visitors the Most?!

Sapporo / Chitose Sashimi
16 Select Hotels Near Narita Airport (NRT): Convenient Places to Stay Around Tokyo!

Narita
Directly connected to Tokyo Station! Close look at what makes the Tokyo Station Hotel so attractive

Tokyo Station
Adventure World Japan: Safari Tours and more - nowhere else in Japan can you get this close to pandas and other wildlife!

Kumano Kodo, Shingu, Shirahama Theme Parks
Astonishingly Huge Portions! 3 Exquisite Chichibu Ramen Shops in Shimizu Selected by a Ramen Maniac

Saitama Suburbs

Add Some Zen To Your Life With These 10 Perfect Souvenirs From Japan!

Ikebukuro Household Goods Stores

Tokyu Hands is the place to go for made in Japan products that add just the right touch to your home and everyday lifestyle. Tokyu Hands is a DIY home improvement retailer located near hub train stations like Shibuya and Shinjuku in Tokyo. There are even a few overseas locations as well. Each floor is chartered by genre and as you explore you can’t help but get excited as your eyes dart from item to item. Tokyu Hands’ motto is “hints for everyday living,” and the items found at the store add a bit a joy to your daily routine while being practical and functional. Let’s take a look at 10 items found at Tokyo Hands that are sure to find their way into your suitcase as souvenirs. In this article: ・Omamori Lip Balm ・Silhouette Soy Sauce Bowl ・Cat Massager ・Tea Pen ・Rice Topping Pen ・Penguin Soy Sauce Dispenser ・Cat Arm Back Scratcher ・Cat Tea ・Banana Holder ・Ninja Tea Cup

Osaka's New Can't-Miss Hot Spring Theme Park “Solaniwa Onsen” Is Waiting For You!

USJ, Nanko Port Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento)
Local-recommended! Must-see cafes & shops when sightseeing in Sapporo

Sapporo / Chitose Other Cafes and Sweets
Incredible Access to Kyoto's Temples: Sowaka is a Truly Kyoto-esque Hotel!

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple Hotels
Top 5 Otaru-Style Cafés Selected by Locals

Otaru Other Cafes and Sweets
Tasty and Instagrammable: 5 Popular Asakusa Ice Cream Shops!

Asakusa
Complete Hokkaido Fall Foliage Guide: Popular Spots and Best Times to See the Leaves!

Hakodate Autumn

Become a True Gundam Pilot - Stepping into the P.O.D. at a Tokyo Arcade! (Video)

Arcades

Japan and robots go together like a hotdog and mustard. One of the nation’s most famous robot exports is known worldwide simply as “Gundam.” What started out as an anime has become a huge franchise with its own games, movies, and even a life-sized statue in Tokyo’s Odaiba. What many people don’t know, however, is that there is a way to pilot your very own Gundam robot!

Say Hello to Kitty and Friends at Tokyo’s Cutest Train Station!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Pop Culture
Purikura: Change Yourself Up with Photo Booth Fun!

Arcades
(Video) OFF-KAi!!: An Akihabara Hair Salon for Anime Fans

Akihabara Other Health and Beauty
Learn the Art of Flower Arrangement at Ohara School of Ikebana

Harajuku Other Traditional Arts
Japan Shinkansen Travelers Beware! Luggage Reservations and Restrictions are Changing from May 2020

Shin-Osaka Other Sightseeing
[MOVIE] DRUM TAO’S MANGEKYO – a Kaleidoscope of Taiko Drums

Shinagawa Shows

First Trip in Osaka? Read this Quick Guide on What to Look For

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Downtown

Osaka has a population of 2.7 million and is western Japan’s center of transit and commerce. With Kansai International Airport and the bullet train stop Shin Osaka Station, it sees plenty of travelers as the front gate of Kansai. It also faces the Osaka Bay and has been a window of trade both domestic and international since long ago, so it has long been a financial center. Even now, the city center boasts plenty of commercial districts with many outlets to shop and eat in. The outskirts have residential areas and pockets of beautiful nature, including historical buildings, giving Osaka plenty to see.

Japan Ski Trip: 10 Recommended Ski Resorts in Tohoku that Tourists Love!

Joetsu, Uonuma And Yuzawa Winter
Complete Shopping Guide to Takeya Ueno: The huge discount store in Ueno Okachimachi!

Ueno Other Shopping
Magnificent views! How to enjoy the day and night views of Osaka to Wakayama from Kobe Rokko Garden Terrace

Arima Onsen, Mt. Rokko Landmarks
Disasters, sudden illnesses and accidents: A list of useful spots in reliable tourist destinations if trouble strikes during your trip
Amazing "Dream Sleeper" Overnight Bus Between Tokyo and Osaka Is Revolutionizing Japan Tourism!

Ikebukuro Other Sightseeing
Japan Dining Guide: 3 Unique Akayu Ramen Shops in Yamagata Prefecture

Surrounding Areas Of Yamagata Ramen

(Tohoku Japan Guide) Akita’s Dakigaeri Gorge: Refreshing Cobalt Blue Stream and Vibrant Fall Foliage

Surrounding Areas Of Akita Rivers, Lakes & Canyons

Dakigaeri Gorge (Dakigaeri Keikoku) in Senboku City located in the eastern part of Akita Prefecture is great spot to view autumn leaves. Every year from early October to early November the virgin forest turns vibrant with autumn leaves, and the contrast with the cobalt blue stream will wash away your daily stress. Here are the highlights of the one way 30 minute hiking course.

Kobe Gourmet Guide: Appreciate the essence and history of sake at one of the oldest breweries in Nada - Sakuramasamune Kinenkan!

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano Nabe
A Curious Look into Japan’s Safety – Why Does Your Lost Wallet Return in Japan?

Ueno
Yokohama City Guide: Top 10 Things To Do In Yokohama Japan

Yokohama Other Sightseeing
Hokkaido Sightseeing: Enjoy an elegant holiday at the soothing Daisetsu Mori-no Garden!

Asahikawa Other Sightseeing
Muroran Hokkaido Driving Course: Breathtaking Views of Cape Chikyu and the ‘8 Views of Muroran’!

Noboribetsu / Lake Toya Other Sightseeing
Visiting the Giant Buddha of Nara - A First-Timer's Complete Guide to Todai-ji Temple

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Cultural Heritage Sites

How Long Should You Stay in Japan? These 6 Visitors Share Why They Regret Not Staying Longer

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Whether you’re thinking of stopping in Japan on a tour of Asia, or you want to visit a few different places within Japan, it can be hard to decide exactly how much time you need in each spot. There’s so much to do and so much to see! Especially among Taiwanese – seeing as they are about a four-hour flight away – there are some tourists who only spend a few nights in Japan, but they’ve told us that they really regret not staying longer! So, what is it that made them love Japan so much, they didn’t want to go back home?