Here I will introduce 5 of the first few food-related things that puzzled me in this country.

To make it easy, we’ve outlined the basic varieties of sake, along with some unique and rare brews. Study this list before your next Japan trip so you’ll go in an expert!

Japan is home to some still open video stores with thousands of fun TV dramas to watch. Today I’m going to talk about four comedy series I found at Tsutaya video store.

In the spirit of the Hyakumonogatari, I decided to look up and translate some scary and eerie stories, one short, one medium length, and one long, from where I live in Akita Prefecture to share.

You can find all sorts of Halloween themed foods including cakes and desserts, decorated so cute it is a pity to eat them. For those hoping to come to Japan in the near future, I want to introduce some of the coolest Halloween foods from 2020.

Yumori no Sato is not very famous among tourists but well-known among locals and perfect if you want to experience a traditional Japanese hot spring without all the touristy add-ons.

Inside the exhibition Small Worlds Tokyo you can find different areas. Each has a different topic and is filled with many details. So take your time to explore all of the miniature worlds with your own eyes and cameras.

Contrary to many seated Buddha statues, the Ushiku Buddha statue stands at a marvelous height of 120 metres, with a 10 metres base and 10 metres lotus platform. What you see in pictures are nothing compared to what meets the naked eye.

Animals of all types harbor inside the walls of these themed establishments, giving customers a worthwhile experience. For first-timers, the amount of activity going on in the area can be overwhelming, so this article will try to help you navigate around. Here are a few of the best animal cafés we at Taiken Japan recommend you visit.

TeamLab Planets Tokyo is one of the most sought out museums in the world. Welcome to a completely new experience of art work. Digital art and whole body immersive combine and create an unforgettable visit.

Well now it’s autumn and Tokyo is no less mesmerizing with trees that leaves start to turn yellow before finally falling during winter. It may be hard to imagine but I found a lovely spot to enjoy the autumn at The University of Tokyo and it’s one of my favorites!

Within easy reach of this popular city are five Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples that will satisfy spiritually curious and tranquility-seeking travelers.