Experience the magic of one of Japan’s most enchanting winter traditions—the Yokote Kamakura Snow Hut Festival. For over 450 years, the city of Yokote has celebrated this festival by building hundreds of glowing snow huts, or kamakura, lit from within by candlelight. Join us on a 2-day, 1-night tour where you’ll explore these stunning snow structures, meet locals who share traditional treats and stories, and immerse yourself in a cultural experience like no other—all with the help of a knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
How to secure Ghibli museum tickets and plan your visit: Expert tips and solutions
Nestled in Mitaka, Tokyo, the Ghibli Museum (三鷹の森ジブリ美術館) offers a magical glimpse into the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli. Founded in 2001 by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and producer Toshio Suzuki, the studio’s name, ‘Ghibli,’ is inspired by …
How to secure Ghibli museum tickets and plan your visit: Expert tips and solutions
Nestled in Mitaka, Tokyo, the Ghibli Museum (三鷹の森ジブリ美術館) offers a magical glimpse into the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli. Founded in 2001 by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, and producer Toshio Suzuki, the studio’s name, ‘Ghibli,’ is inspired by …
Kawasaki Hidden Gems Tour with Kanamara Festival
Enjoy this join-in 5 hour exclusive tour of Kanamara Festival and discover the hidden gems of Kawasaki
Real Life Pokemon Theme Park in Tokyo
Now’s your chance to catch ’em all! Pokémon Wonder is a brand-new 48,000-square-foot outdoor adventure for Pokémon lovers to search for their favorite Pokémon characters in real life. Pokémon Wonder is located within an undisclosed and untouched natural area deep …
Nearly 80% favor Tokyo Olympics to be postponed or canceled
Japan has been facing another resurgence of COVID-19 infections recently which puts the country’s medical system under great pressure. On January 11th, there were more than 4800 daily infections reported in Japan, and a new variant of coronavirus had been …
Japan continues to lift entry restrictions to oversea travelers this month
Since the beginning of October, Japan has re-opened its border to business travelers and non-citizens that reside in Japan for work or for school. Those who are allowed to enter must go into a 14-day quarantine on arrival. However, this …
Japan to reopen borders to travelers worldwide starting in October
Japan is loosening its restrictions for inbound travelers. So who is allowed to enter Japan now? Due to the dramatic surge of COVID-19 infection numbers, Japan has closed its border to 159 countries and regions around the world. This entry …
Do you want to stay at a centrally-located hotel in Tokyo for free?
Due to the COVID pandemic, there has been a dramatic drop-off in travel this year. Hotels are among the worst hit in the tourism industry with very few international tourists and business travelers staying overnight. Hotel New Shohei is one …
A Giant Moving Gundam Statue will soon appear in Yokohama
Gundam (ガンダム) is iconic in Japan and regardless of whether you watch anime or not, you have likely heard the name. If you’ve visited Odaiba in Tokyo, you may have seen the very first full-size Gundam statue (a classic RX-78-2) …