For visitors to Japan, especially those checking out the Mt. Fuji-Kawaguchiko area, Hoto—a traditional local dish of ...

In Japan, 'Hatsu-uri,' or the first sales of the year, marks the beginning of the year when shops, department stores, ...

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Hot spring water filled this volcanic blast crater, creating a hot spring pond one kilometer around. Its blue-green waters are 40 degrees Celsius at the surface, but 130-degree water gushes forth from ...

Plump, juicy Japanese strawberries are one of the hallmarks of a springtime harvest. And in Japan, there are a number of places where you can pick and eat fresh strawberries in Tokyo on your own! Some ...

Planning a trip to one of Sapporo’s ski resorts? Many of these snowy retreats are conveniently accessible by train and bus from Sapporo Station. However, navigating the bus stops can be tricky due to ...

As you gear up for your trip to Japan, it's important to stay ahead of the weather in key destinations like Tokyo, Osaka, and Hokkaido. This one-week forecast will guide you on what to expect and how ...

Fukubukuro, or lucky bags, are a New Year’s staple sold by Japanese department stores, shopping malls, and retailers. Traditionally, these bags are filled with mystery items often worth more than ...

SATUDORA is a drugstore chain from Hokkaido! We have tax-free stores in renowned spots such as Sapporo, Otaru, Hakodate, Noboribetsu, and even Okinawa!

SATUDORA is a drugstore chain from Hokkaido! We have tax-free stores in renowned spots such as Sapporo, Otaru, Hakodate, Noboribetsu, and even Okinawa!

Nagatoro is a town just to the northwest of Tokyo in Saitama Prefecture, about a 2-hour train ride from Tokyo. Easily accessible and filled with nature and good food, it has become a popular tourist ...

Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine is the largest shrine in Edo. Its grounds contain 17 small shrines for gods such as the founder of sumo wrestling and those of travel. Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine, the largest ...