Soak Your Worries Away – Tokyo's Top 10 Onsen Spas
Only in Japan, can you get the luxury of a spa, combined with the traditional atmosphere and healing benefits of an onsen's natural hot spring water. As an onsen aficionado living in Tokyo, I have visited almost every onsen and spa in the city, so here are my top ten.
In Between Modern and Traditional Japan in Tokyo
As someone who hates crowded capital cities, I cannot imagine why Tokyo would be someone’s favorite place of all prefectures in Japan. Then I decided to try and found out.
Goshuincho – Keeping Your Sacred Memories in Japan
While some just want pictures for memories, some get a sacred writing and art souvenir to keep that only Japanese shrines and temples can give. It is called Goshuincho.
Seijin no Hi – A Few Facts About The Japanese Coming of Age Day
'Seijin no Hi' or the the 'Coming of Age Day' is celebrated in Japan every year on the second Monday of January. Celebrations are conducted in every city in which all young people will join together. They will wear traditional Japanese costumes and enjoy the day dressed in traditional clothes rather than modern garb.
Experiencing Kimono in Japan For The First Time
When visiting Japan, was it your dream to try a kimono?
Japanese New Year Cards – Interesting Facts and How to Write Them Properly
These elaborate, colorful, and heart-warming cards show a person's appreciation and affection for being helped in the previous year and help maintain good relationships in the year to come; they’re like Japan’s Christmas cards.
Planning a Working Holiday in Japan – Should I Use an Agency or Organize It on My Own?
As someone that planned and organized their working holiday stay in Japan on their own I took a look at what kind of services these agencies offer and provide my opinion whether it’s a good investment or whether you should rather spend the money for traveling while in Japan.
Godzilla – A Few Facts About Japan’s Kaiju King
Why is this giant monster so internationally iconic? What exactly is he supposed to be?
Shiny Pokémon Everywhere – Pokémon Illumination in Sagamihara
A popular illumination spot in the Kanto Area is the amusement park Pleasure Forest in Sagamihara. They illuminate the whole park every night in the winter months. This year they have a special collaboration with Pokémon and a part of the illumination has been redesigned in a Pokémon fashion.
An Otaku’s Day Out in Takarazuka, Hyogo
There’s a city in Hyogo Prefecture called Takarazuka, and if you’re really into Japan, you’ll know that the city is famous for two things, one of them more well-known than the other.
4 Great Anime Films by Satoshi Kon
Satoshi Kon, an acclaimed animator, director, writer, and manga artist created the most surreal and cerebral anime in the industry, and his films remain some of the best animated works to date.