Autumn has arrived in Japan, as the colors of the leaves around us start to shift into bright red and yellow. There are many autumn leaves spots in Japan, and one of the most stunning ones lies right next to the symbol of Japan- Mount Fuji! Just situated right next to Lake Kawaguchi, one of […]
Learm moreRecently, it has become easy to get information of Japan in English. However, there are a lot of tourist spots’ information, it is surprisingly hard to find local limited-time events. If you are in that situation, visit this website “JAPAN ATTRACTIONS”. A list of events in Japan is displayed, click a box if you become […]
Learm moreChristmas illumination is one of the greatest attractions in Tokyo, as extensive amounts of money are invested into these tens of thousands of light bulbs that glow in various colors, producing a truly mystical and surreal scenery. Illumination is not spared from the Japanese creativity and innovation too, as you see light bulbs stringed up […]
Learm moreEveryone knows that Christmas is on the 25th of December (except in countries like Russia), but in Japan, once Halloween is over, the entire country switches into the Christmas mood! After the October 31st, Halloween decorations and pumpkins are cleared out and department stores and supermarkets bring our their Christmas decorations, and before you know […]
Learm moreHalloween is originally celebrated on the eve of a Western Christian feast of the All Saints’ Day (or All Hallows’ Day), and is dedicated to remembering the dead. Nowadays, Halloween is celebrated by attending costume parties, Trick-or-Treat, lighting bonfires, carving pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns and so on. As with all traditions, they evolve as time passes, […]
Learm moreHow to buy the Sumo ticket. ——————————- Schedule Here is the Sumo tournament schedule on 2013-2014. All tournaments are 15 days long. Last day is the most exciting day! ——————————- Price The price is vary slightly between venues. There are three different types of seats. 1: “Tamari-Seki” seat Picture It is very near from the […]
Learm moreTokyo can be exciting as well as tiring. Taking a breather in the city itself is one idea, and here’s another idea if you are coming to Tokyo in Autumn and want to enjoy the sight of beautiful autumn leaves within Tokyo. For what to expect, check out this video clip. This video clip shows you […]
Learm moreWhile officially the calendar says it is still summer, the night chill has come and soon the day chill will too. However this marks the start of another fantastic time of year to be out and about in nature, autumn! Most people that come to Japan only in the spring to see the cherry […]
Learm moreIt is decided. The Olympics in 2020 will be held in Tokyo and everyone is out of their minds exited about it. Recently, when I have to explain to someone why I am in Japan, they usually just assume that I want to be here for the Olympics… Which is not exactly true, but admittedly […]
Learm moreTokyo won bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympics. This will be the second Olympics in Tokyo, as the first one was in 1964. Tokyo became the first city in Asia to host Olympics twice. Let’s just look back the final presentation film which draw the bidders’ hearts. No doubt to grab your heart too.
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