Travel Tips

The Tohoku region of northern Japan abounds with hot springs and natural beauty. Many of the hot springs have spectacular views, like a “secret” spring… Read More »10 Tohoku Hot Spring Ryokan Getaways with Spectacular Views the Whole Family Can Enjoy

So you think you’ve visited Japan so many times that you’ve probably already explored everything the Tokyo Metropolitan area has to offer? Then the JR… Read More »JR Tokyo Wide Pass: The One Rail Pass to Sightsee in Tokyo and Beyond (+4 Bonus Sample Itineraries)

Japanese culture can get pretty weird when looking at it from an outside perspective. LIVE JAPAN asked different people about their thoughts about the culture… Read More »‘Is It Really Clean If…’ 10 Things That Shocked an American Woman About Japan

While other countries were quick to open up following the end of the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan took its time. First, returnees were… Read More »5 Things to Know About Traveling to Japan in 2022 and Beyond

Even if something is considered common in Japan, once you go abroad, you may find that the same thing is not common at all. The… Read More »‘Japanese People on Trains Always…’ Italian Woman Shocked by Japanese Rules

Why not stay at a traditional Japanese folk house while traveling through northern Japan? Scattered throughout the region are historical houses with thatched roofs and… Read More »Top 5 Stays in Traditional Japanese Folk Houses Throughout Northern Japan

Head to any of the Niseko ski resorts in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido and you’ll hear everyone raving about the “Japow” – a portmanteau… Read More »Niseko Ski Resorts: See Why the World is Wild for ‘Japow’! (2022 Guide/Hotels/Tickets)

There’ll be more to do than just shopping at the new Animate flagship location. It’s been a rough couple of years for Tokyo’s otaku-oriented businesses,… Read More »Tokyo’s huge new anime entertainment complex reveals opening date, floor guide

Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Kushikatsu. When asked about Tokyo’s local cuisine, it might be hard to answer right away; however, for Osaka, many regional cuisines come to… Read More »‘Whoa – Is it Alive!?’ 5 Reasons Why Americans Were Shocked by Osaka Cuisine

On October 11, 2022, Japan reopened its borders to independent travelers, bringing the country one step closer to tourism as usual. With this change, many… Read More »Are Masks Required in Japan? Manners & Travel Etiquette for Foreign Visitors to Keep in Mind