Tokyo is home to several uniquely themed cafes that can provide a fun, relaxing, and memorable experience, and may even be the highlight of your trip. The following are some of the most popular quirky cafes to check out on your next Tokyo vacation: Cat Cafés If you miss your cats back home, you should [...]
The Japanese transportation network is probably the best in the world. If you want to know more about its history and development, make sure to visit some of the train and railway museums found across the country, such as the following: Railway Museum Located in Saitama, the Railway Museum was opened to the public on [...]
Japan considers New Year as its most important holiday. Known as “shogatsu” in Japanese, it has been observed in the country every year since 1873. The majority of business establishments are closed from 1-3 January, as people spend these days with their families and loved ones. Fireworks and countdown parties are very rare and usually [...]
Japan is home to several beautiful ancient castles that were constructed several hundreds of years ago by feudal lords and leaders for residential, strategic and defensive purposes. While some perished due to wars, battles and fire through the centuries, there are a number that remain standing to this day. Matsuyama Castle Built in 1603 atop [...]
Matsumoto is a popular tourist city in Nagano Prefecture, largely because of the Matsumoto Castle, which is one of the country’s most stunning original castles. How to get there From Shinjuku Station, I boarded the Limited Express Super Azusa train that took me to Matsumoto Station in about two and a half hours. The trip [...]
Summer in Japan may be hot and humid, but it is also the time of year when some of the best festivals in the country are held. The following are 5 highly recommended Japanese summer festivals that you should not miss: Hakata Gion Yamakasa The streets of Hakata in Fukuoka fill with boundless energy as [...]
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