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When you hear “Narita,” many people immediately think of Narita Airport, known as the gateway to Tokyo. However, the city of Narita itself has its… Read More »19 Fun Things to Do in Narita: Recommended Tourist Attractions, Shopping, Dining, and More near Narita Airport

Ever wanted to meet the world-famous Hello Kitty? Visit Hello Kitty Smile on Awaji Island in western Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture, where you can! Opened in… Read More »Hello Kitty Smile: Awaji Island Resort and Attraction That Grown-Up Fans Will Love (Tickets & More)

New for 2023, The Making of Harry Potter is an immersive experience that makes use of all the senses, taking you through the entire process… Read More »Inside Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter

Music has a unique way of transcending borders, but every now and then, an event comes along that turns that transcendence into a thrilling adventure.… Read More »Discover the Unparalleled Idol-Punk Fusion of Tsu Cool Japan

Tokyo, with its bustling population of 13 million, boasts a plethora of observation decks that offer breathtaking bird’s-eye views of the city. While the observation… Read More »5 Best Observation Decks in Tokyo: Spectacular Places to Capture the City View

Ms. Mentaiko, a travel writer in Tokyo, reveals her favorite luxury spots for a girls’ trip to Tokyo. Experience exquisite kaiseki cuisine in a Japanese… Read More »Luxury Tokyo Girls Trip: Exclusive 3-Day Itinerary & Unique Experiences by Ms. Mentaiko

Encompassing 9,600 square kilometers of spectacular lake, mountain, and seaside scenery, Aomori Prefecture is Japan’s 8th largest prefecture and is bursting with fun places to… Read More »Where To Stay in Aomori: Best Areas & Hotels for Visitors to Japan’s North

Japan drinks a lot of coffee. You may think it’s a tea-drinking country, but coffee consumption is off the charts. In 2021, Japan consumed 433… Read More »The Supreme Bean: How Konbini Coffee Conquered Japan

“How is Japan so clean even though there are so few trash bins?!” This is something commonly heard by tourists visiting Japan. For many, it’s… Read More »Why Doesn’t Japan Have Trash Cans (But Tokyo’s So Darn Clean)?!

Discover the best Osaka capsule hotels—in the city where this budget-friendly lodging concept originated. Experience a unique stay in compact pods with communal facilities in… Read More »Unmissable Bargains! Top 8 Osaka Capsule Hotels in Japan’s Food Haven (From $26!)