4 Japanese Comedy Series Worth Watching
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.
Ushiku Buddha – The Giant Daibutsu Buddha of Ibaraki
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.
TeamLab Planets Tokyo – Become Part of the Art
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.
What To Expect When Traveling To Japan With A Tattoo
Japan is a country of tradition. While that has led to it preserving its culture for generations, the adherence to tradition has some downsides. One of these downsides is the attitude towards people with tattoos.
5 Cute Character Cafes in Tokyo You Won't Want to Miss
Tokyo is a bustling city full off cute cafés. We took a closer look to the world of cute character cafés, so here is a list of five cafés staying permanently. Whenever you come to Tokyo you shouldn’t miss a visit there.
Discovering the Hidden Treasures of Higashi Chaya and Utatsuyama in Kanazawa
In this article, I want offer some suggestions for walking routes where you will discover all of it: historical sites, temples and shrines as well as nature and food!
Hasedera Temple in Nara – Beautiful Flowers and Awe-inspiring Views
The temple was built in AD 686 and is positioned near the top of a mountain. There is a covered stairway leading up that’s strewn with flowers and lined with stone lanterns.
The 5 Most Difficult Japanese Kanji
I know that learning kanji can seem daunting at first, but after a few years one can learn the 1600–2000 main kanji needed for fluency. Beyond those kanji though, there are 4000+ more kanji that even the average Japanese native might not either know how to write or even be able to read.
Okaeshi – The Japanese Custom of Giving Return Gifts
Japanese love giving gifts during many occasions and it is a part of their culture. New Year, birthdays, weddings, graduation, school entry, child birth etc. are some of the most delighted occasions in which monetary gifts are presented.
Sweet & Elegant – An Omotesando Afternoon
It is synonymous with upscale shopping, eating, fashion, and art, and is conveniently located right next to kawaii culture mecca, Harajuku.
Turn Into a Virtual Bullet at the Sky Circus in Ikebukuro
The Sky Circus observatory is situated in the Sunshine 60 Building on the 60th floor. The building can be accessed from Ikebukuro station or Higashi-Ikebukuro station. Close to the shopping center Alpa there is an elevator that takes to the 60th floor.
Nara City – Indulging in the History and Art of the Ancient Capital
Here you will find hundreds of wild, yet friendly deer roaming the fields, lounging in the grass and bowing for cookies. But if watching and feeding deer isn’t up your alley, here are a few other recommended places to visit (in no particular order).

















































