Japan

10 Major Cities in Japan: Which One Should You Visit?
Visiting Hokkaido in Spring/Summer 2019: The Ultimate Guide to Hokkaido Weather and the Clothes You Need!
Shinjuku Mylord’s New Food Court: Checking Out Amazing, Insta-Worthy Dishes with a Korean Taste Tester and Trend Checker!
Ikebukuro Station Area Guide: Top 15 Spots When You Escape the Station's Maze!
Secrets of Shopping in Japan: When is the Best Time to Shop? Full Guide to Seasonal Sales in Japan!

Your First Trip to Wakama: Japan's Treasure Trove of Nature and History

Wakayama, Koyasan Historical Places

Wakayama is located on the largest peninsula in Japan, the Kii Peninsula. Long known as the Land of Trees, it is blessed by many mountains and forests. There’s no shortage of vegetation and clean water, and since it’s the southmost area on Japan’s main island, its warm temperature makes it perfect for fruit farming. Wakayama City in the northeast houses the prefecture’s symbol, Wakayama Castle. Going east from the city, you’ll find Mount Takano, while going south will take you to the Nanki Shirahama Coast. Furthermore, going around the Kii Peninsula will bring you to the Nachi Falls. There’s plenty to see!

Experience Tokyo’s Asakusa Area: Must-See Sightseeing Spots for Solo Travelers

Asakusa
Osaka Travel: Inside Osaka’s Lively and Boisterous Dotonbori!

Nanba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi Other Sightseeing
Fun in Tohoku and Aomori: Sightseeing, Shopping, and More!

Aomori, Hirosaki And Hachinohe Other Sightseeing
Hokkaido Day Trip: Under 1 hour from Sapporo! Enjoy the hot springs of Jozankei

Sapporo / Chitose Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento)
Kyushu Day Trip: Breathtaking Sights, Scenery & Food Around Aso-Kuju in Kumamoto, Oita!

Tokyo Station Forests & Mountains
Tokyo Trip: Most Popular Spots in Akihabara (September 2019 Ranking)

Akihabara

Inside 'Nazuki' - Tokyo Tsukiji's Newest Seafood Restaurant! Traditional Cuisine Meets Cutting-Edge Technology

Tsukiji Other Japanese Food

During the last century, Tsukiji achieved global fame as the home of Tokyo's most venerated fish market. Since the market uprooted to Toyosu in the Tokyo Bay area at the end of 2018, Tsukiji is now in the throes of revitalization. The newest seafood restaurant on the block, Nazuki, encapsulates the essence of this project aimed at breathing new life into the area. It's a fusion of traditional, refined seafood cuisine and the latest trends in digital art technology. Together they create an experience that is genuinely unlike anything else in the city.

Day Trip from Tokyo: See the Field of a Million Flowers at the Cosmos Festival 2019

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Gardens
Travel fatigue disappears at Osaka's fun “Solaniwa Onsen” hot spring theme park

USJ, Nanko Port Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento)
Ultimate Japan Ramen Guide: Tokyo’s 14 Must-Try Ramen Restaurants of 2019

Shibuya Ramen
Local-recommended! Must-see cafes & shops when sightseeing in Sapporo

Sapporo / Chitose Other Cafes and Sweets
What Japanese Really Get At The Supermarket: Japan’s Top 10 Drinks!

Shibuya Grocery Stores
Kyoto Fall Sightseeing: Sights and Shops Along the Famous Philosopher's Path

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple Other Restaurants

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

Akihabara Other Health and Beauty

Have you ever watched anime and wished that you could rock a style as colorful and wild as the characters in Japanese animation? Your chance has arrived! Located in Akihabara, the heart of Japan’s otaku subculture, is a unique hair salon like none other in the world: OFF-KAi!! a hair salon that transforms customers into their favorite anime, manga, or game characters! LIVE JAPAN took a visit to see what it’s all about and to try out their services!

Purikura: Change Yourself Up with Photo Booth Fun!

Arcades
[MOVIE] A Japanese Drum Experience at TAIKO-LAB

Shibuya Other Sightseeing
[MOVIE] Navigating Virtual Airspace with Skyart JAPAN

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

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Pop Culture
Kurayami Gohan – Experiencing the Dinner in the Dark

Asakusa Culture Experience
Learn the Art of Flower Arrangement at Ohara School of Ikebana

Harajuku Other Traditional Arts

Delicious Uji Matcha Sweets from Kyoto that You’ll Want to Tell Everyone About

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Other Cafes and Sweets

Uji, found in Kyoto Prefecture, is a major tea production area in Japan, and Kyoto city, with many historical tea houses, is the king of matcha sweets. We’ve selected a few that you’re sure to remember. They’re so good that after taking one bite you will want to let someone know about it.

Osaka Weather & Seasons Guide: What to Wear and Other Tips Before You Travel

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Other Nature
Top 5 Spots for Viewing Autumn Foliage in Nara

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Autumn
Where the Scenery of Lake Biwa is the Locale's Pride and Joy - 5 Top Recommended Hotels in Shiga

Otsu, Kusatsu Hotels
It's More Dangerous AFTER an Earthquake?! Secondary Disasters and What You Need to Know
Must-See Top 30 Food, Shopping and Souvenir Spots in Ginza Tokyo!

Ginza
Robatayaki, Jingisukan and More: Must-try Mouthwatering Hokkaido Cuisines

Otaru Sushi

Tasting Umaibo – Japan’s Favorite Junk Food Snack!

Tokyo Station

Practically every culture has its tempting snack foods, and Japan is no exception! Umaibo – literally, “tasty stick” – are particularly popular in the country. Made of puffed corn and coming in unique flavors, they have a suggested retail price of 10 yen (less than a dime) – easily affordable by and appealing to kids. Many Japanese likely have warm memories of when they were children and would go to a neighborhood dagashiya (candy shop) and grab either a mentai aji (walleye Pollack roe flavor) or a corn potage flavor and gobble it up on the spot!

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

Noboribetsu / Lake Toya Other Sightseeing
Kyoto Day Trip: The Unforgettable Sight of 3,000 Lanterns Lighting the Way

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Shrines
Hot Springs and Trains – The Customs and Traditions of Japan that Foreign Visitors Cannot get Used to

Tokyo Station
Fukushima Sake Sightseeing: The Best Liquor Store in Japan! 7-time Consecutive “National New Sake Tasting Competition” Gold Prize Winner

Aizu-wakamatsu Other Japanese Food
Kamakura Day Trip Ideas: Trainspotting and traveling along the quaint Enoden Railway!

Kamakura Other Townscapes
How Safe is Japan for Tourists? Complete Look at Which Tokyo Areas Are Safe - And Which Aren’t

Tokyo Station

Japan Essential Disaster Information: What to do in Natural Disasters and Evacuations

According to statistics published by Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the island nation saw a record number of foreign visitors in the first half of 2019. That said, it's also a well-known fact that Japan is one of the most natural disaster-prone countries in the world. What, then, should you do if you happen to meet up with an unfortunate incident during your visit? Many tourists wonder what sort of warning system Japan operates on, and some may also want to know how they can calmly seek refuge in times of disaster. These are likely questions that have come up in your mind before as well. This article is therefore designed to explain some basic facts and information about the natural disaster evacuation process in Japan, including what you should do if disaster strikes, how you can understand local directives, and advanced preparations you can make to ensure your well-being during an evacuation.