Tokyo Cherry Blossoms
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo. Photo courtesy of inoc via Flickr. Each spring, Tokyo gets adorned in pink as the city’s cherry trees begin to bloom. Locals and tourists flock to the parks and green spaces...
View ArticleShimokitazawa – Tokyo’s Hippest Neighborhood
Shimokitazawa’s narrow streets and second-hand stores attract the young and trendy in Tokyo via Danny Choo on Flickr Nicknamed “Shimokita” for its proximity to Shimo-Kitazawa Station, Shimokitaza might...
View ArticleNew VIP Tour to Mt Fuji
Mt. Fuji, Japan’s most iconic site, should be experienced, not just seen. On a new VIP tour to Mt Fuji, visitors receive exclusive access to some of the most interesting places on and around the...
View ArticleBest Time for Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara
Cherry Blossom in Ueno Park. Photo courtesy of Kabacchi via Flickr. Timing is everything if you want to experience Japanese cherry trees in full-bloom. The graceful, pink blossoms only flower for a...
View ArticleTop 10 Romantic Things to Do in Tokyo
Imperial Palace, Nijubashi Bridge Sail away on a Tokyo Bay Dinner Cruise: Enjoy the city at night from the decks of a traditional Yakatabune boat or luxury yacht. Take in some cocktails and views: See...
View ArticleStrange Things To Do in Tokyo
Perhaps more than any city in the world, Tokyo has a reputation for being strange. With a towering skyline, views that extend over the Pacific Ocean, robots on display, uniquely themed restaurants,...
View ArticleBe a Ninja for a Day in Tokyo
Ninja stars via go.biwako on Flickr Secretly, everyone wants to grow up to be a ninja, right? These furtive, stealthy warriors live today in movies, comic books, and the imaginations of people all...
View ArticleTaking Part in a Tea Ceremony
Tea Ceremony in Japan via Jason Riedy on Flickr Tokyo’s mix of modernity and tradition make it a fascinating experience for visitors. While high-rises and technology seem to dominate today’s Tokyo, it...
View ArticleCrazy Vending Machines of Tokyo
Vending machines in Tokyo via mrhayata on Flickr According to Japan’s Vending Machine Manufacturers Association, there is a vending machine for every 23 people in the country. That equals out to a...
View ArticleYebisu Beer Museum
Yebisu Beer Museum. Photo courtesy of Martin Lopatka on Flickr Despite the long history and importance of sake in Japan’s drinking culture, beer is much more widely consumed throughout Japan. Thanks to...
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