Yokote kamakura festival has been celebrated by locals of Akita for more than 400 years. This is a famous winter tradition of Akita prefecture, attracting thousands of visitors every year. […]
The Snow Monsters of Mount Zao | Visit Yamagata
Ever thought of visiting a place like Mount Zao before? This post reveals one of its stunning highlights that you can only experience in the winter. To get the most […]
Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo)
Japanese calligraphy, shodo in Japanese, the way of writing, is the fine art of expressing the beauty of Japanese syllabaries (kana). Different styles of traditional Japanese calligraphy can be found […]
ATMs in Japan to Withdraw Cash | How to Guide
Many of you are very concerned about the question “Would ATMs in Japan allow me to withdraw cash by credit and debit cards issued outside of Japan?” Please note Japan […]
Japanese Gardens – History, Types, Elements, and More
Traditional Japanese garden is considered one of the most important elements of Japanese art. Each type of traditional Japanese gardens has their own style of beauty. In Japan, visiting a […]
10 Useful Packing Tips for a Trip to Japan
How to pack for a trip to Japan? It is one of the most commonly asked questions by many potential Japan visitors. A tourist from Singapore has asked me this […]
10 Best Fall Foods to Eat in Japan
Winter is about to roll around but as it is late autumn in Japan now, I better introduce you 10 best traditional Japanese autumn foods that you could try. At […]
Best Scenic Byways in Hokkaido
Hokkaido’s top six scenic byways (drives) are getting through its golden era. Nowadays, many visitors of Hokkaido are more tend to have a leisurely trip. They just don’t plan to […]
Hotels with great views of Mt. Fuji
