Travel Tips

Seimei Shrine is not your usual Shinto shrine. Located near the remains of the Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace, the shrine immediately sticks out because its… Read More »Secret Symbols: Exploring Pentagrams at Seimei Shrine

Many Japanese have a the image that Europeans, and Italians in particular, are on the cutting edge of beauty. But how do Italians born and… Read More »‘They Do What in the Toilet?!’ Italians Shocked By These Japanese Beauty Quirks

If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we look through our database of top jobs in Japan posted to… Read More »2023 Top Jobs in Japan Week 23

If you’re a foreigner trying to manage your finances in Japan, you’re probably used to the struggle of smoothly opening a bank account. There is… Read More »Banking Made Easy: Why Suruga Bank is Best for Foreigners in Japan

Discover the culinary delights of Japan’s most renowned cities as we unveil a compilation of restaurants featured in the Michelin Guide in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka,… Read More »42 Select Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Japan – Book Online!

Tamba-Sasayama is a city in Hyogo Prefecture, just an hour away by train or car from Osaka and Kobe. It is a charming castle town… Read More »NIPPONIA Tamba-Sasayama: Stay in a Renovated Folkhome – Where the Entire Castle Town Is a Hotel

You might not consider coffee a quintessentially Japanese tourist experience, but the country actually has a world-beating coffee culture—with a love of everything from single-origin… Read More »Cafe Crawl: 5 Coffee Shops Every Coffee Lover in Tokyo Should Visit

Located in southwestern Kyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture is a breathtaking destination that boasts a diverse range of attractions. From the untouched forests of Yakushima, a natural… Read More »16 Fun Things to Do in Kagoshima – Places to Go, Local Food & Sightseeing Tips

Sendai City in Miyagi Prefecture is a city rich in culture and nature, where you can enjoy sightseeing and gourmet food all year round. It… Read More »35 Things to Do in Sendai: Festivals, Nature, and Attractions

Okinawa is “the” tropical paradise in Japan, where many associate it with romance and relaxation. But can it be enjoyed with kids? Sure thing! LIVE… Read More »15 Family-Friendly Hotels in Okinawa Perfect for Your Next Vacation