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Tokyo Takes Over Chicago: Top 5 Things To Do at Anime Midwest

The Anime Midwest anime convention brings Japanese pop culture to life in Chicago once again…

Head to British Hills in Fukushima Prefecture for Tea and Scones and All Things British

It seems impossible that a two-hour trip from Tokyo Station could place us directly in…

Antenna Shops: Buy the Best Local Japanese Delicacies Without Leaving Tokyo

Do anybody else’s grandparents think that living and working abroad equals one very long vacation? When…

Let’s Go to the Movies: A Travel Guide

Take a cinematic trip around Japan by following the footsteps of some of our favorite…

Cool Off in Rural Nagano at Some of Japan’s Best Summer Festivals

For centuries Tokyoites have escaped the scorching summer heat by heading for the hills of…

Three of the Best Island and Beach Escapes in Japan

Japan is not revered for its beaches. A quick Google search for “best beaches in…

5 Top Spots to View Japan’s Hydrangeas in June

The rainy season in Tokyo spans almost the entire month of June. For some people,…

Discover Takayama Through The Eyes of the Locals

Chiemi Okazaki works part-time in a coffee store in the center of Takayama where she enjoys…

48 Hours in Kanazawa — Dig Deeper into Japan’s Gold Leaf Capital

Connected to Tokyo by the Hokuriku Shinkansen since 2015, it’s never been easier to visit Kanazawa,…

Bespoke Hotel Shinsaibashi: New Osaka Hotel Focuses on Culture and Creativity

Inspired by Osaka’s vibrant culture and community of musicians and visual artists, Nest Hotel Japan…

Nageiredo Temple: Hike to Japan’s Most Dangerous National Treasure in Tottori Prefecture

In the seminal travel book, The Inland Sea, author Donald Richie wrote, “The Japanese are…

Sip Tea in the Clouds at Mount Oyama’s Teahouse Sekison

On the eastern edge of the Tanzawa Range in Kanagawa Prefecture, Mount Oyama rises over…

10 Prefectures Japanese People Never Visit That You Totally Should

NTT Docomo’s survey section Minna no Koe asked the question “Which prefecture are you least…

Ibaraki at a Glance — Discover Some of the Prefecture’s Best Kept Secrets

While many people hate on Saitama and give it nicknames like dasaitama (a play on…

Discover the Stunning Scenery and Culture of Kyushu’s Famed “99 Islands”

Hundreds of verdant islands dotted across a bay of bright blue, shimmering waters as far…