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Coronavirus (COVID 19): What You Need to Know If Traveling to Japan

Tokyo Weather: 7-day Forecast for Tokyo and Japan (+What to Wear!)

Winter

What's the weather in Tokyo this week? Here we cover the weekly forecast for Tokyo plus Japan weather for the season. We also share tips on what to pack for Japan this month, plus some of the events happening now this season. Read on as we cover this week's Japan weather forecast and more!

Nanzenji Temple Guide: Visual Walk Through One of Japan's Most Incredible Temples

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple Shrines
Daiso 100 Yen Haul: Top 5 Crazy Quality Japanese Stationery on a Budget!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas 100 Yen Shops
These 8 Waterfalls Will Leave You Breathless (And They're Near the Biggest City in Japan)

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Rivers, Lakes & Canyons
Tokyu Hands Shibuya: 10 Weirdly Useful Japanese Kitchen Goods You'll Wish You Had Sooner

Shibuya Household Goods Stores
Dream Guide to Tokyo’s Top 10 Super Fluffy Pancake Shops

Harajuku Other Cafes and Sweets
Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market Has Closed Down, But Its Restaurants are Still Amazing!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Other Restaurants

Dream With Snoopy - A Look Inside Japan's Very First 'Peanuts Hotel'!

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano Hotels

Kobe, Kitano is an area inhabited by many foreigners since after the Meiji Period. On August 1, 2018, the Peanuts Hotel opened in this very city. It is the first hotel in Japan designed based on the internationally loved Snoopy! Each floor and guest room has a different theme featuring the adorable Peanuts characters. Join as we experience the charm of the Peanuts Hotel firsthand!

Top 10 Japanese Limited Souvenirs! Recommended Cute and Quirky Goods From Hokkaido

Sapporo / Chitose Gift Shops
Daiso, Japan’s Famous 100-Yen Store: Top 7 Fancy Souvenirs on a Budget!

Tokyo Station 100 Yen Shops
'Tokyo, Whoa!' Travelers Share 21 Shocking And Surprising Things About Visiting Japan

Ueno
Tokyo Brunch: 4 of our Favorite Spots for a Japanese-style Brunch in Asakusa!

Asakusa Japanese cuisine
Dining in Tokyo: 4 Late-night Dinner Spots in Asakusa!

Asakusa Yakiniku
Carbs on Carbs: Top 5 Weird Ways Japan Took Baked Goods to Another Level

Sapporo / Chitose

[MOVIE] Achieve Your Cosplay Dreams at Cosplay Studio Crown!

Akihabara Culture Experience

Anyone from pros, to amateurs, to people who've never cosplayed before can jump into Studio Crown in Akihabara to experience a professional level of cosplay that's both easy and affordable! Recently LIVE JAPAN took the opportunity to check them out!

[MOVIE] Navigating Virtual Airspace with Skyart JAPAN

Shinagawa Adventure Activities
[MOVIE] DRUM TAO’S MANGEKYO – a Kaleidoscope of Taiko Drums

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

Akihabara Other Health and Beauty
[MOVIE] A Japanese Drum Experience at TAIKO-LAB

Shibuya Other Sightseeing

Awesome Japan: 5 Popular Things to do in Osaka & Umeda

Osaka Suburbs Downtown

Umeda is so prolific it may as well by the face of Osaka. With JR, Hanshin/Hankyu, Osaka Metro and other essential train lines, you can get anywhere you need to go from Umeda, an area constantly filled with tourists, shoppers and businesspeople. Aside from the massive shopping mall, there are spots to look at the city’s nightscape, a variety of restaurants in the commercial street, and storied shrines in Umeda! Don’t just go straight to your hotel – check out some of the sights to see!

Kyoto-Amanohashinodate's Best 3 Hotels! Enjoy one of Japan's Great Three Sights from the comfort of your hotel room or bath!

Amanohashidate Hotels
Live Like an Elegant Kobe Resident With These 3 Breakfast Spots

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano Other Restaurants
How to Choose Your 2020 Tokyo Hotel: Top 5 Neighborhoods Recommended by International Residents

Shimokitazawa Other Townscapes
Just 2 Hours from Tokyo! Heading to Niigata via Joetsu Shinkansen

Niigata And Sado Other Sightseeing
Is Japan's Castle Town The One-Pot King?

Himeji, Akashi Japanese Stew (Oden)
From Tourist to Foodie Explorer: 15 Important Phrases to Know Before Going to Eating Out in Japan

Japanese cuisine

World’s Longest Suspension Bridge! Vibrant views from the Akashi Kaikyo "Bridge World" tour

Himeji, Akashi Landmarks

The Akashi Kaikyo Bridge is a suspension bridge about four kilometers long linking Kobe City and Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture. The distance between the two main towers standing in the Akashi Strait is 1,991 meters and is famous for being the longest in the world! Did you know that there is a tour that enables you to experience the size of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge? Not only can you walk along part of the bridge, but you can also go up to the top of one of the main 300-meter high towers. 300 meters is the same height as Tokyo Tower! Read on to learn more about the great panorama awaiting you at the top.

Kyoto Souvenir Guide: Tasting the Famous Sweet Flavors of Japan at Malebranche Kyoto Kitayama

Kinkakuji Temple, Kitayama Other Cafes and Sweets
Welcome to Tokyo's Trendiest Street! Top 6 Recommendations in Shimokitazawa for 2020

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Other Townscapes
'Way Too Sweet!' What 5 Japanese Living Abroad Really Think About Green Tea Culture

Harajuku Tea Ceremonies
Even Japanese People Don’t Know That?! 11 Secrets About Mt. Fuji, the Symbol of Japan

Shizuoka Suburbs Forests & Mountains
Japan Has an Adorable 'Pudding Theme Park' That Will Make You Want to Redecorate

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Other Cafes and Sweets
Kesennuma City Memorial Museum (Ruins of Koyo High School): Telling the Story of the Great East Japan Earthquake

Other Surrounding Areas Of Miyagi Other Sightseeing

Complete Guide to Visiting Japan in March 2020: Weather, What to See & Do

Spring

Japan in spring is magical! This is common knowledge for most. Cherry blossoms, welcoming weather, festivals, seasonal food. A great time to visit the country. Yet, most of us can’t go traveling for a whole season, and information more specific to a month or another is harder to come by, but worry not. Here we will talk about all there is to know if you are visiting Japan in March. Read on for a complete guide to visiting Japan in March.