Travel Jan. 1, 2021
2020 Recap and Campervan in 2021
Ayame and Ena talked about what we did in 2020 Read more »
Travel Apr. 17, 2015
Finally, Tattoo Friendly Resort is Coming Soon in Japan in Oct 2015
Japan's premiere hotel chain, Hoshino Resort, has announced its trial program to allow tattoo travelers to take hot spring as long as their tattoo is small enough to cover, starting in October 2015. Read more »
Travel Apr. 8, 2014
It's Hanami Time!
Cherry Blossom Season 2014 is here! Arguably one of the best times to be in Japan and enjoy this fleeting and mesmerizingly beautiful season. Dating back all the way to 710AD, the custom of flower watching has become a mainstay of Japanese culture here (in Japan) and around the world. Read more »
Travel Feb. 23, 2014
Osaka Get's Free Wi-Fi
Osaka is now embracing the Wi-Fi Internet revolution with two new FREE products. Read more »
Travel Feb. 2, 2014
Free Wifi in Japan
NTT East has announced a new free WiFi service for tourists in East and North Japan including Tokyo. Here's a look at how it works and the benefits for tourists in Japan. Read more »
Travel Dec. 14, 2012
Winter Illuminations in Mie
Hailed as one of the top illumination festivals in Japan, the Nabana-no-sato illuminations Festival in Mie Prefecture is indeed a very beautiful sight to behold. Read more »
Travel Oct. 25, 2012
Autumn in the Kyoto Hillside
Autumn (or Fall) is an excellent time to travel around the fringes of Kyoto - especially the foothills aound Mt Hiei. While you are there you should also take a trip up the mountain itself. Read more »
Travel Sep. 10, 2012
Shall We Dance? Domatsuri in Nagoya
One of the biggest dance festivals in Japan came to Nagoya, and we were there front row and centre. The Domanaka Matsuri, or Domatsuri for short, has been a staple of the Nagoya Festival circuit since 1999 and this year was the biggest one yet. Read all about it here. Read more »
Travel Aug. 20, 2012
Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks 2012 in Osaka
The Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks Display is a famous fireworks display in the Kansai region. It was first held in 1989 and has been held annually since then with support from individuals and corporations. Read more »
Travel Aug. 15, 2012
Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama – there the dream of instant ramen came true
For people who are very busy every day instant food is something really convenient. One of the most popular instant food are cup noodles. Learn more about the museum dedicated to cup noodles here. Read more »
