Kyoto by the Sea. Enchanting places. Engaging locals
So you’ve seen the golden splendour of to Kinkaku-ji, and walked the famed paths of Fushimi-inari taisha and Arashiyama. Perhaps you’ve even wondered the back alleys of Nishiki market and peered around town from...
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...
Secret Spot – Meguro Sky Garden
This secret garden in the middle of Tokyo is the perfect hideout during Golden Week.
Enjoy the view over Tokyo in a relaxed atmosphere above the busy city-life.
Meguro Sky Garden is located in Ohashi, Meguro-district,...
Firefly Night in Shibuya
The beginning of summer means firefly season in Japan and you can participate in Japan's tradition of firefly viewing through many events throughout June. Fireflies usually gather near clear streams, but if you don´t...
Travelling to Fukushima Disaster Area Seven Years Later
Fukushima Disaster Area Day Tour from Tokyo offered by JapanWonderTravel.com
Life came to a stop - On March 11, 2011 at 2:45pm a 9.0 magnitude earthquake occurred 130 km off the coast of Sendai in...
A quick guide to Halal Japanese Cuisine in Tokyo
The struggle is over. What was thought to be extremely difficult – finding Halal Japanese cuisine that is both allowed and prepared according to the Islamic dietary guideline – is no longer the case...
Mythical Creature – Kitsune
In the Japanese language kitsune can mean both a regular fox, divine fox or demon fox. They can be found all over Japan and their history goes back to the beginning of Japan itself. But what...
Winter Solstice in Japan
Winter Solstice is the day of the year when the night is the longest. This year for Japan this day falls on December 21st with a sunrise from 6:48am and a sunset at 4:32pm.
Winter...
Matsuri hunting at Matsushiro Castle in Nagano
The 63rd Matsushiro clan: Sanada Jumangoku Festival
Matsushiro is located in Nagano Prefecture, an area nowadays famous for skiing. However, during Sengoku period (the Warring States period: 1467-1600), Matsushiro was a famous warrior's territory called...
Gudetama lost in Edo!
Japan's popular lazy egg, Gudetama, is lost in the Edo period! This autumn and winter only you can visit Gudetama world at the Toei Kyoto Studio Park.
Born in 2013, Gudetama's name is a play...
