Japan is packed with a lot of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Some are very remarkable and touristic, while many are lesser-known, located all over Japan. Visiting a shrine or […]
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Gion Matsuri | Visit Kyoto 2025
Often called the most famous festival in Japan, Gion Matsuri is the festival of Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto that occurs over the whole month of July. There are many different […]
7 Best Onsen (Hot Spring) Resorts in Hokkaido
If you’re looking for something special to do on your visit to Japan, it is hard to beat a visit to one of Japan’s iconic onsen. I have been to […]
10 Most Popular Japanese Winter Foods
Planning a trip to Japan this winter? I guess you might have already started thinking about the foods that you want to try along with experiencing lots of activities on […]
10 Best Japanese Drama Movies of All Time
Japanese film is a unique art form. While there are many excellent and rightfully well-known Japanese horror movies, Japanese drama movies deserve just as much credit. Drawing on ancient cultural […]
10 Best Classic Japanese Video Games
Japan has made some of the most iconic and influential video games in the world. These games are cultural icons. Even the earliest and simplest of them were huge leaps […]
12 Original (Surviving) Castles in Japan | Japanese Castles
Much like Europe, Japan is a land littered with castles. The Japanese feudal period was full of lords and emperors who wanted to make their mark on the land. They […]
6 Famous Shrines to Visit in Japan
Japan is a land filled with history, culture, and a deep spirituality. Shrines are considered the sacred places in Japan along with many famous Buddhist temples. Many visitors to Japan […]