Kamakura Ajisai – Hydrangea Tour (3) : Meigetsu-in
Our next destination after visiting Tokei-ji and Jochi-ji is Meigetsu-in (明月院) which is popular for its Hydrangea and flower garden. We left Jochi-ji and reached the temple grounds of Meigetsu-in after a 10 minute walk.
The little...
Kamakura Ajisai – Hydrangea Tour (1) : Tokei-ji
On Saturday, June 11th, Wattention staff visited Kamakura to take a look at the beautiful Hydrangea flowers. Rainy season in Japan comes together with these flower blossoms and the shrine and temple areas in Kamakura where...
The History of Yokohama: Perry, Ports, and Progress
Yokohama is a modern day city filled to the brim with originality, a mixture of innovation, and history.
Walking along its streets you'll be struck by any number of features that make it unique, from...
Green Mall in Shibuya
This building covered in greenery is Shibuya Modi, a mall that has everything. Here you can drink a coffee with your friends, go shopping for clothes and afterwards go for karaoke. There are multi-language...
A day with the family in the snow!
Located on the southern slope of Mt. Fuji in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture at an altitude of 1,300 m, Snowtown Yeti is a ski and snowboarding resort offering a myriad of fun activities for...
History of Halloween in Japan
Those who have been living in Japan for a long time know that Halloween is a fairly new holiday. In fact, it's not an official holiday at all. The first ever Halloween event was...
Escaping Everyday Routine: A Day Trip to Fuji-Q Highland
Founded in 1969, Fuji-Q Highland still remains one of the greatest destinations for adventure-seekers in Japan. The amusement park with an ambition to be the best entertainment spot in the world indeed serves as...
Maple Hunting In Tokyo: Ueno Park
Autumn colors in Ueno Park
As autumn approaches its peak, Japan’s leaves gradually dye in deep red, yellow and orange colors.
While widely renowned for its cherry blossoms in spring, Ueno Park is also ideal for...
Up And About Carrot Tower
Sangenjaya to the west of Tokyo is a popular suburb for locals to hang out.
The Chazawa-dori street connects Sangenjaya to Shimokitazawa, another neighborhood with interesting local culture nearby. Along this street, you will find many...
Five Fantastic Fukui Facts
You might not have heard of Fukui but there are many amazing things in this lesser known prefecture. Let WAttention introduce you to some fantastic facts that you can use in your next conversation...
