How to dress right and enjoy the winter in Hokkaido? It gets very cold there in the winter months (December – February). It does not mean people there stay inside […]
Tokamachi Snow Festival 2025 | Visit Niigata
Every year Tokamachi snow festival (Tokamachi yuki matsuri) is celebrated over the third weekend of February. It lasts for three days that is considered the first ever snow festival that […]
Yokote Kamakura Snow Festival 2025 | Visit Akita
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 […]
Hotels with great views of Mt. Fuji
