Tokyo is a fashionable city; many of its citizens pride themselves on keeping up with the latest fashions, always looking neat and tidy, and enjoying sprucing up their look with dyed hair, make up, and nail art. Aside from the usual nail polish you can buy in stores, a popular technique to keep nails looking prettier for longer is locally called ‘gel nail.’
Tokyo
Luna
September 14, 2018
The Pokémon Café was an interesting experience that is recommended for all fans of this enormous franchise. Try to win your favourite Pokémon and enjoy meeting a gigantic Pikachu! It is definitely an unforgettable visit that will add a nostalgic edge to your trip to Tokyo.
CafésTokyo
Luna
July 7, 2018
One unique spot in Kawasaki is the popular Anata no Warehouse, meaning “your warehouse”, which some people nickname the “adult arcade”. It is only a few minutes’ walk from Kawasaki Station and is the main hub for a night out for many people in Kawasaki and beyond.
SightseeingKanagawa
Luna
October 17, 2017
Japan is one of the leading countries in Asia for television shows and movies. Some fantastic dramas that have brought millions to tears, interestingly, were originally manga comics before they were made into animations and eventually live-action dramas.
Pop cultureAll Japan
Luna
September 16, 2017
Instead of the usual “lose weight”, “get a better job” or “go to the gym every Tuesday” scenario, why not base a realistic (and, let’s face it – fun) Japan or Japanese-based resolution that you can try alone or with friends? How about it?
TraditionAll Japan
Luna
January 11, 2017
So how can you make sure that you have everything you need in the case of a large earthquake, for example, that may leave you stranded (call for help)?
Food & DrinkGoodsAll Japan
Luna
December 8, 2016
Living in Japan has a countless amount of benefits. It’s a very safe country to live in, the food is great, and it’s usually fairly easy for speakers of English to get a job in a language school. One of the downsides of living in this fantastic country, however, is that it can be very difficult to mix properly with the locals – that is, make friends with Japanese people.
Internet & WiFiAll Japan
Luna
August 17, 2016
Nestled between Ebisu and Shibuya is a quiet little district where famous actors, comedians, models and successful businesspersons congregate, live and spend their time and money. Daikanyama (代官山) is somewhat of a secret from tourists; with the famous districts of Shibuya, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro, Daikanyama is often overlooked.
Food & DrinkShoppingTokyo
Luna
August 5, 2016
Sukiyaki is a delicious hotpot dish that the Japanese usually eat in wintertime, sometimes during the festive end-of-year season and bounenkai (end-of-year drinking party). It’s also a popular dish for Japanese families to eat together during the winter months to keep warm.
Food & DrinkJapanese CuisineAll Japan
Luna
July 21, 2016
Toilets that sing to you, talking robots and gorgeous historical sites are just a few of the things, that make Japan a special country that is unforgettable to visit.
LandmarkTravel TipsAll Japan
Luna
March 26, 2016
Every year in October is the Suwako-Half Marathon in Suwa City, Nagano. 2015 was the 27th year that this 21km (or 13.1 miles) race was held, and over seven thousand people joined to try to complete it in under three hours.
EventSportsNagano
Luna
October 30, 2015
This article shows some questions you are likely to be asked by Japanese people if you visit Japan, whether it be for a week’s sightseeing, work or a year of study abroad.
All Japan
Luna
September 8, 2015
Japan is a mountainous country covered in volcanic and non-volcanic mountains alike, many of which are perfect for hiking in the warmer months
MountainsNagano
Luna
August 28, 2015
In the small city of Okaya in Nagano, there is a yearly two-day festival in the middle of Obon week in August called the Taiko Matsuri (Taiko Drumming Festival). This article is an account of experiencing the Taiko Matsuri, including advice for if you’re planning to go.
CultureFestivalsHeritageNagano
Luna
August 19, 2015
Matsumoto is a large city in Nagano Prefecture, home to the famous Matsumoto Castle, and one of the most popular summer festivals in the region, Matsumoto Bon Bon.
FestivalsTraditionNagano
Luna
August 8, 2015
In the city of Chino in the Nagano Prefecture, there’s a humble little ramen shop called Roppou, meaning ‘Six Paths’.
NoodlesNagano
Luna
July 10, 2015
Edo Wonderland is a theme park located in Nikko. It’s a perfect day out for families and couples alike. The theme is old Tokyo, or Edo, featuring ninja shows, mini games such as archery and darts, and a haunted house.
LandmarkTraditionTochigi
Luna
May 8, 2015
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