The Artizon Museum: Experiencing Creativity in Tokyo

If you find yourself near Tokyo Station with time to spare, consider checking out the newly opened Artizon Museum, curated by the...
Cosmo Clock 21 stands high above Yokohama and Minato Mirai

Braving the Massive Ferris Wheel in Yokohama: Cosmo Clock 21

Whenever I spot something tall—be it a Ferris wheel, observation platform, or ropeway—a certain kind of madness strikes me. I become enraptured...
Dolls line up at Awashima Jinja

Awashima Shrine: Kada’s Hall of a Thousand Eyes

Hidden away in the sleepy port town of Kada lies an unsettling secret...

Love Yokai? Ge-ge-get Yourself to Kitano Ichijo-dori!

Ghosts, monsters and mischievous spirits are a staple of every single human culture that has ever existed. From Bunyips and Babadooks to...
Asakusa Temple

Ambling Asakusa Tour: A Tour of Old Tokyo Part 3

After a leisurely boat ride along the Sumida River, you will arrive in Asakusa. The history of this neighborhood dates back to...

Grab an exquisite lunch at Hayama Ramen, Shinjuku

Hayama Ramen, Shinjuku. Some of the best ramen in Tokyo. Ramen, the neo-Japanese cuisine with a global cult...

Studio Ghibli, Live Music, and Cursed Swan Boats: A Day at Inokashira Park

Looking for some family-friendly activities in Tokyo? Add Inokashira Park (Inokashira-koen) to your schedule. It’s situated in one of Tokyo’s most desirable...

The Mystical Itsukushima Jinja: Miyajima’s UNESCO Listed Floating Shrine

Hiroshima's sacred Miyajima Island welcomes millions of serenity-seeking visitors each and every year. Itsukushima, the island’s original title, has sat in place...

Exploring Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki at Okonomimura

Calling all okonomiyaki fans! If you haven’t already done so, you simply must make a pilgrimage to try the delicious, layered Hiroshima...

Don’t Miss Tokyo’s Dreamiest Cherry Blossom Spot: Meguro River

Tiny and sweet, cherry blossoms are a sure-fire symbol of spring, and in Japan, their delicate blooms have been celebrated for thousands...

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