Yokohama Minatomirai: Port of the Future
A skyline that truly impresses
Yokohama's Minato Mirai skyline has become iconic to the city. A cruise along this port skyline at night will be among the most romantic and exciting experiences during your trip in...
Fun Around Mt. Fuji (3): Mt. Fuji By Sky!
Mt. Fuji by sky: Soaring at Fuji-Q Highland
Looking to enjoy Mt. Fuji from another angle? How about while speeding down the Takabisha ride above, with its world-record holding 121-degree drop, or while spinning upside...
Restaurant Train: Rokumon from Nagano to Karuizawa
Some people in Japan are fans of trains. Some are fans of ekiben, which means bento usually bought at train stations to be eaten on the train.
Now, there is a new breed of fans...
Shinyokohama Raumen Museum: Ramen in Showa fashion
A delightful "time slurp"
Contrary to its naming, Shinyokohama Raumen Museum is more a theme park than a museum.
But fear not, by theme park I don't mean crazy, looping roller coasters, pendulum rides, drop towers...
Sakura Sightseeing In Kyoto (1)
See the Eternal City tinted in the delicate pink of Spring and sigh at the fleeting beauty of the sakura. Here are the top spots to for ohanami (cherry blossom viewing).
1) Tenryu-ji Temple
This is...
A Taste of Sh旬n: River Fish
Heading to the river to catch unsuspecting river fish (by hand!) has long been a favourite summertime activity in Japan. Other than being a good family-bonding activity while reigniting that long lost hunting instinct...
Nagoya Sights (1): Castles and Ferris Wheels
Situated between the popular tourist cities of Tokyo and Osaka, Nagoya is often left out of the "Golden Route" from Tokyo heading to Kansai. However, this third largest city in Japan has lots to...
Sun, seafood and soy sauce in Choushi City, Chiba
Often bypassed on the way to Tokyo from Narita airport, Choushi City in the Chiba prefecture (which if you didn't already know, is where Narita City/Airport is) has lots to offer.
Inubosaki, the tip of...
Overnight trip from Tokyo- (1) Countryside Gunma and Snow Country Niigata
Countryside Gunma & Snow country Niigata
If you've been to Japan many times, chances are you've explored almost every corner of Tokyo and wondering where else can you go. In fact, there are many attractive sightseeing...
Five things to do at Fuji Five Lakes
Mt. Fuji is closer to Tokyo than you think, and on a sunny and clear day you can even see its top from certain viewpoints in the capital. Take a bus from Shinjuku and...
