Mt. Fuji is a must-see on any Japan trip, and the best place to get a view of the mountain is in Kawaguchiko. You can do that near Kawaguchiko Station — but there are lots of other great things to do in the area.
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Shinkansen luggage rules — causing confusion for travelers to Japan since 2020. But worry not, the bullet train is still one of the best ways to get around the country, so here’s what you need to know about bringing your bags on the Shinkansen.... -
Tokyo events for Monday, May 27 to Sunday, June 2, 2024.
What’s that sound" It’s the pops and bangs of fireworks by the ocean. This weekend gifts us with three brilliant pyrotechnics displays in Zushi, Odaiba, and Yokohama.
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This month marks the start of summer fun, so grab your yukata and get ready for dance parades, processions, and rice festivals galore. Here’s a round-up of the best June events in Japan.
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Rainy and humid June is the calm before the summer event storm in Tokyo. It’s relatively quiet compared to May’s slew of spring festivals and July, which marks the start of the summer festival and fireworks season. Still, that doesn’t mean... -
La AsociaciĂłn de Productores de Sake y Shochu de JapĂłn (JSS) acaba de publicar el librito informativo "CĂłmo disfrutar del sake", en el que he participado.
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The panoramic vistas of the Golan Heights, Hula Valley, and Naftali Mountains visible from the plot in Kibbutz Gonen inspired a remarkable project?a minimalist home named Endless View House, featuring expansive openings that seamlessly integrate the... -
The Japan Rail Pass is a well-known travel hack, allowing virtually unlimited train rides across Japan — for anyone visiting on a short-term tourist visa. However, there?s another travel trick out there, and this one is available to foreign... -
Thinking about visiting the Snoopy Museum in Tokyo" You should — here’s why.
The world-famous beagle is one of Japan’s most beloved canine characters — and the museum is a testament to that. Although created in America, Japan has kind of... -
You may think that using luggage-delivery services in Japan is a little … #extra. But we’re here to make the case (ahem) that it?s very much worth it.
So let’s talk about some of the best luggage-forwarding services in Tokyo and the rest of... -
Tokyo events for Monday, May 20 to Sunday, May 26, 2024.
Night owls, rejoice! Tokyo Night Market is back, along with other evening-friendly beer and cultural festivals.
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If you’re looking to do a few days of travel around Tokyo — maybe a long weekend in Chiba, or a bit of sightseeing in Saitama before you head elsewhere — the JR Tokyo Wide Pass is a money-saving hack you need to know. Unlike most other Japan... -
