Many places in Japan are an amalgamation of historic and modern design sitting side-by-side. While this isn’t necessarily bad, sometimes the modern can eclipse the traditional. Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba seeks Read more...
Nestled neatly inside the beautiful Koganei Park in Tokyo, you can find this collection of buildings created with unique designs and engineering techniques used throughout the history of Japan. Many Read more...
If you asked people outside of Japan what Mitsubishi makes, there is a good possibility they may just say, “cars.” However, they have whole other divisions dedicated to so much Read more...
Thrills of an ocean-side rollercoaster, games for the little ones, feeding exotic animals, checking out a shark’s smile, and catching a dolphin show. This and much more can be found Read more...
In the heart of the mega-city that is Tokyo you’ll find a green gem brimming with life known as the Ueno Zoological Gardens (or Ueno Zoo). It is a place Read more...
Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, a 48-storey skyscraper situated in the Kabukicho district of Shinjuku, Tokyo, stands as a prominent feature of the city’s skyline. It incorporates modern accessibility and can be Read more...
Hakone Maruyama Bussan is a traditional craft facility specializing in yosegi-zaiku and karakuri (‘trick’ boxes), two woodcrafts popular in the area since the Edo Period. The facility includes a shop, Read more...
Seafood markets are located throughout Japan and are a great place to get the local catch. Sakaiminato Sakana Center and Park is one such market with its own specialties, a Read more...
Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo holds a great deal of history and culture over a millennium old just waiting to be discovered. General Information Ancient Izumo is deeply seated in Read more...
Life in the city of Matsue was very different hundreds of years ago, and luckily evidence of the city’s creation and management have been preserved over the centuries. Matsue Historical Read more...
