Ningle Terrace: Furano’s Cozy Arts and Crafts Village

A central town in Hokkaido known for its picturesque landscape, Furano holds one novel treasure: Ningle Terrace, a group of 15 cottages hidden in the woods next to one of Furano’s most popular resorts, New Furano Prince Hotel.

Culture Food & Drink Shopping Hokkaido

Sarah A. Hasselle

December 17, 2018

15 Things to Do in Sapporo

Known for its annual snow festival, Sapporo is one of Japan’s most vibrant cities and is extremely visitor-friendly. It has fantastic food and plenty to do. Here’s a sampling:

Culture Shopping Sightseeing Travel Tips Hokkaido

Jackie Imamura

October 19, 2018

¥100 vs ¥300 Stores – The Ultimate 100 Yen Store Competition

If you have been living in Japan or traveling the country, you are very familiar with the 100 yen stores called Daiso. You can get anything here. It is a paradise of abundance. But maybe you have found yourself frustrated with the number of times you had to run back here because the purchased item repeatedly broke.

Shopping All Japan

Annabell

October 9, 2018

Spacious Shopping in Saitama at Mitsui Outlet Park

There is no shortage of exciting stores here. I was surprised by how aesthetically pleasing the mall is, and by how spacious it is! It is well worth visiting!

Shopping Kanto

GSO

September 11, 2018

Eat Gold Ice Cream in Fukuoka

In Canal City shopping centre in Fukuoka, for just 980 yen you can eat gold, and ice cream at the same time. This is definitely the fanciest and most wonderfully wasteful ice cream around.

Food & Drink Shopping Kyushu

Alfie Blincowe

September 7, 2018

Insta-worthy Places in Odaiba that Will Make You Feel Like You’re in a Different Country

Odaiba, located on the edge of Tokyo Bay, has plenty of great places for fun photos, spots that will make you think you're no longer in Japan.

Shopping Kanto

Sheryl Anne Dicman

August 31, 2018

15 Things to Do in Nara

If you travel to countries hoping to experience another culture, Japan is still rich with it and Nara is the perfect place surrounded by culture and history. It is many things at once: traditional, natural, delightful, heartfelt, and all around wonderful. Come to Nara and be amazed. I honestly could name 100 things in Nara that would make for an amazing trip, but I have narrowed it down to the top 15 spots that you will not find even in most guidebooks.

Nature Shopping Sightseeing Travel Tips Kansai

Kade Delis

August 27, 2018

15 Things to Do in Fukuoka

Here we present 15 things you can see, do, and experience in Fukuoka.

Food & Drink Nature Shopping Travel Tips Kyushu

Alfie Blincowe

May 15, 2018

The Annual Arita Porcelain Market 2018: A Trip Off the Beaten Track

Every year between April 29th and May 5th, a period with a cluster of national holidays known in Japan as Golden Week, the village of Arita holds a festival about all things porcelain

Events Shopping Kyushu

Akira Fuyuno

May 1, 2018

10 Unique Items Only Found in Japanese Hardware Stores

You will find power tools, gas torches, multi-purpose folding knives, and all the usual goodies found in hardware stores anywhere in the world. But as always there are subtle cultural differences. What kinds of cultural differences can you expect in these hardware stores?

Shopping All Japan

Akira Fuyuno

April 19, 2018

Takamatsu: Shikoku's Hidden Gem

As the largest city on the island and location of the main transport hubs for commuting between Shikoku and the mainland, Takamatsu, in Kagawa Prefecture, is the most commonly visited city on the island. What does Takamatsu have to offer the average tourist, looking to get the most out of their tour of Japan?

Shopping Sightseeing Shikoku

Liam Carrigan

April 19, 2018

The Artisanal Pride Of Edo in Nihonbashi

Some of the oldest merchants still have shops that trace back their history to hundred of years ago, and they are true artisans who take pride in producing one thing. Products range from traditional Japanese sweets to pickles.

Food & Drink Shopping Kanto

Sherilyn Siy

April 5, 2018

20 Things to Do in Kawasaki

Kawasaki is not just a Japanese motorcycle company, it is an industrial metropolis where visitors can wander and find an abundance of discovery. Here we look at the 20 best things to do in this amazing city just 1 hour from Tokyo.

Culture Shopping Sightseeing Travel Tips Kanto

Marina Lizio

March 1, 2018

15 Things to Do in Shiga

Most tourists come for Lake Biwa, but Shiga prefecture actually offers many interesting activities and beautiful landscape. Here are the top 15 things you might want to do here.

Nature Shopping Travel Tips Kansai

Anissa Ratna Putri

January 26, 2018

An Introduction to Nishi Chayagai: Kanazawa's Hidden Treasure

The Japanese refer to Kanazawa as Sho-Kyoto, or Little Kyoto, and at no time is this more evident than when taking in the historic atmosphere that can be found in the city’s three chaya (teahouse) districts.

Shopping Sightseeing Travel Tips Chubu

Alan Jones

November 27, 2017

Let's Make a Ring in Nakameguro

Are you planning to celebrate a special day here in Tokyo? Anniversary, honeymoon, or perhaps your birthday? If these are the cases for you, how about creating rings of your own in Nakameguro, Tokyo?

Culture Shopping Kanto

Ayako

October 14, 2017