The land of the rising sun is one of Asia’s great travel destinations, from the urban delights of Tokyo and Osaka and famed temples of Kyoto to the sacred wilds of Wakayama and frozen peak of Mt. Fuji.
Tokyo is a city that we would go back to again and again. As the world’s largest city, it’s no major surprise that planning a trip there is overwhelming. There are enough things to see, do, eat and drink to spend a lifetime. And you’re planning to do it in just three days! On our …
My kids are absolutely obsessed with cats (my wife and I are pretty big fans, too). As proof, I’ve got articles on all the cat cafes we’ve visited in Taipei (where my kids were born) and this cat village in Taiwan. We travel for cats! So when we planned our most recent trip to Japan, …
I will start this article by admitting that we didn’t choose Hokkaido specifically for our kids. It was my wife and I who wanted to go there. Badly. In the past, we had already taken our kids to Osaka to see cherry blossoms, to Tokyo (see our Tokyo itinerary) and Tashirojima Cat Island (on this …
Hokkaido is one of those regions that people tend to visit on their 2nd or 3rd trip to Japan, after they’ve checked off the big-name destinations like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Mt. Fuji. That was exactly the case for us, as this was our fourth trip to Japan. After spending a week taking our kids …
So you’re heading on a Mt. Fuji day trip from Tokyo? With only one day, you may need a bit of luck to get a clear view of the elusive mountain. But not all hope is lost, as there are many other great things to do in Mt. Fuji area, whether you get clear views …
There are already as many “best views of Mount Fuji” LISTS as there are claimed best places to see Mt. Fuji. Personally, I don’t think any single one is best, but for this list, I have focused on the best places to see Mount Fuji if you want a good chance to ACTUALLY SEE Mt. …
This article was written by Sarah Hodge, prolific writer and lover of spiritual & cultural sights in Japan. A convenient one-hour trip from Central Tokyo via the JR line, Kamakura is a history and nature lover’s paradise. Doing a Kamakura day trip is not only easy but also a great way to immerse yourself in …
This post was written by Robert Schrader of Japan Starts Here. Most travelers dream of visiting Japan amid the sakura of spring or the blazing colors of autumn, yet where to go in Japan in winter is not a topic that comes up often. In addition to being one of Japan’s most beautiful seasons, however, …
Anyone with a passion for technology should be aware of Akihabara. The buzzing central-Tokyo district is sometimes even called the “tech capital of the world.” Unsurprisingly the best things to do in Akihabara revolve around tech and otaku (“geek”, or manga and anime lovers) culture. As one of Tokyo’s most famous and distinct neighborhoods, experiencing …
For as long as I can remember, I wanted to go to Japan to see the sakura (cherry blossoms). This fleeting phenomenon comes only once a year, transforming temples, parks, and even ordinary streets across Japan into masterpieces of art. This dreamy display welcomes the spring season and reminds of the transient nature of beauty …
