A top tourist spot in Japan, Kanazawa is often called “Little Kyoto” and is famous for its many museums, gardens, and other attractions. The charming little town is full of amazing sights, one of Japan’s… Read More
Things to do in Kanazawa
Category: Japan travel
Unesco World Heritage Sites of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites worth seeing in Japan are Shirakawago and Gokayama. They are secluded in the nation’s majestic Hida mountain range and feature some of the most breathtakingly gorgeous villages on earth. To… Read More
Top 5 Summer Festival in Japan
The Japanese love festivals and the nation’s summer celebrations are some of the most colorful and well-attended. Like so much else in Japan, festivals are often tied to important historical events and spiritual concepts. Depending… Read More
Okinawa Food Guide
About 1.5 million people live on the island known as Okinawa, which sits between the rest of Japan, to the north, and Taiwan, to the south. Okinawa, a prefecture of Japan, was once its own… Read More
Best Onsen in Japan
Onsen natural spring baths are one of the best places to soak away your troubles. Japan is the world capital for the very best onsen experiences on earth. Relaxing the mind and body in a… Read More
Winter Illuminations in Japan
Winter Illumination: What’s It All About? Looking for an effective way to make your winter in Japan a memorable one? Take an “off-season” trip and enjoy the incredible winter illuminations. Many tourists and even a… Read More
Amazing Temples in Japan You Should Not Miss
Basics: What’s What at Japanese Temples? Knowing your way around the average Japanese temple is a valuable skill to have. Before you go to Japan, check out the basic temple facts below and learn what’s… Read More
Japanese Table Manners
Why is it so important for tourists and long-term visitors to Japan to know about table manners? That question has a simple answer: it’s because the Japanese put much more emphasis on formality and proper… Read More
Dotonbori – Osaka’s Most Famous Tourist Destination
What is the best way to spend time in Osaka on a trip to Japan? The answer is simple: go to the Dotonbori area of the city and take advantage of all the fun things… Read More
A Guide to Japan’s Onsen Etiquette
What are natural spring hot baths (known as “onsen” in Japanese) and why are there so many of them in Japan? That’s the question tourists often ask. One of the amazing things about Japan is… Read More