Tokyo is a city of intrigue, tradition, deep culture and centuries of stories – meaning you’ll always be peeling back layers of what makes this Japanese metropolis one of the most famous cities in Asia. With 48 hours to spend in the country’s capital, you can certainly scratch the surface and plan for many future [...]
Japan’s natural sights and attractions are one of its best tourist magnets. In addition to its amazing mountains, scenic lakes and beaches and beautiful national parks, it has many waterfalls that offer a unique kind of experience that any nature lover will treasure forever. Here are some of the best waterfalls that you have to [...]
Navigating Japan with zero Japanese skills is not as hard as you may think. If you just have the right kind of apps downloaded to your smartphone or tablet, you can have the time of your lives in this part of the world, despite only knowing “arigatou gozaimasu” (“thank you) and “sumimasen” (“sorry”). Below are [...]
Have you ever fantasised about becoming one of the exotic geisha or maiko girls of Japan? You can actually do that in Kyoto without giving up your real life. Just step into your imagination and become one of the renowned and revered geisha ladies for a day. Several stores and studios in Kyoto facilitate your [...]
Japan has a wide selection of unique and delicious dishes that adventure-seekers should try at least once in their lives. One of these must-try foods is the soft serve - a kind of ice cream that has a softer texture than regular ice cream. In Japan, soft serve comes in a long list of unconventional [...]
With a plethora of temples, shrines and museums, it’s tempting to think that Japan would be a bit of a yawner for the little ones. But that’s far from the truth, with fascinating kid-friendly adventures all over. Here are some of the best things to do with children in Japan. Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea Millions [...]
