Mount Takao Mt. Takao is located on the west side of Tokyo, in the Hachioji City. It's height is 599m (1965 ft). It is a natural habitat of more than a few thousands kind of animals and plants. It...
Learm more"Hinamatsuri" or Girl's Day is a festival celebrating the health and growth of girls, held on March 3rd of every year. Japanese households display Girl's Day Dolls or "hina-ningyo", little girls...
Learm moreIf you're looking for a different way to enjoy the sights of Tokyo, try going on a cruise. Many of the cruise lines start or end near popular sightseeing areas, so you can try moving from one area to...
Learm moreBelieve it or not, it's almost spring! Springtime is a time of change, new beginnings and renewal. The school year ends end in March and the new year begins in April. Companies also follow a similar...
Learm moreOne of the restaurants in Tokyo that is the most poplar is the Ore-no restaurant. Their restaurant chain has a few stores that serve different kinds of cuisine like French, Italian, traditional...
Learm moreIf you're visiting Nikko, one of the most popular sightseeing areas near Tokyo, one place you might want to add to your list is the Ohyaishi Museum. It isn't a conventional sightseeing spot, but it's...
Learm moreIf you've already been to the famous tourist spots around Tokyo like Asakusa, Harajuku, and Kamakura, and you're looking for something new, you might be interested in the weird spots below. Meguro...
Learm moreWith Valentine's Day coming up, you might want to start looking for a restaurant to surprise that someone special. Below is a list of restaurants in Tokyo that have great views and delicious food....
Learm moreA whole month has passed since the New Year and even though the cold weather still has a lot of the population under siege, spring is just around the corner! Many Japanese celebrate Setsubun which...
Learm moreValentine's Day is mostly all about the romance and men trying to sweep that special lady off their feet, giving them flowers, chocolates, jewelry, etc. Whereas, it's a little bit different in Japan....
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