Held every year from August 6 to 8, the Sendai Tanabata Festival (仙台七夕まつり) is a beloved summer event in Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region. As one of the Tohoku region’s three major ...

The Odakyu Romancecar is a convenient way to reach hot springs resort areas like Hakone, just two hours from Tokyo. The special viewing seats aboard this train offer stunning scenery. This guide will ...

Overview * **Tokyo to Lake Kawaguchi direct bus:** No transfers, no stress * **Guaranteed seat with Mt. Fuji views:** Sit back and take in the iconic Mt. Fuji scenery as you ride * **More affordable ...

August is one of the liveliest months in Tokyo, packed with summer fun! Catch fireworks with live music at the Jingu Gaien ...

Wood construction has long thrived in Japan, where forests blanket about two-thirds of the country. Carpenters, working tirelessly to hone their craft, aim to create structures that can endure natural ...

There's a lot to admire about traditional Japanese clothing: exquisite kimono, colorful yukata, boldly designed happi, and simple, but dignified hakama are all celebrated garments originating from ...

There are onsen hot springs all over Japan, each with differing qualities, such as type of water, healing properties (efficacy), color, water temperature, and more. If you’re planning to head to an ...

Yamagata is home to numerous tourist attractions like Ginzan Onsen and Yamadera Temple, and with Yonezawa beef and exceptional local rice and sake, why not plan a trip to northern Japan? Now, “wagyu” ...

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If you think of alcohol and Japan, then the first thing that springs to mind is sake – but there are other alcoholic drinks too, one of which comes from the island of Okinawa! Awamori is an alcoholic ...

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced a special offer for travelers planning a trip to Japan from overseas. By booking an international flight to Japan with JAL, travelers can enjoy free domestic flights ...

Ningyo joruri is a traditional Japanese performance art that uses puppets, each operated by three people, to perform a variety of different plays and stories. This art form is also known as bunraku ...