Japan is known for its summer “hanabi” (花火) firework festivals. Hanabi firework displays have had a long history in Japan, with hundreds of fireworks shows all across the country, usually in the summer between July and August. It is a …
800,000 Tulips Cut to Prevent Crowds During Pandemic
Usually during this time of year, the Sakura Tulip Festa would be taking place at the Sakura Furusato Square in Sakura City of Chiba Prefecture (about 1.5 hours from Tokyo city center). This festival showcases nearly 800,000 colorful tulips, all …
Cherry Blossom Forecast for Japan 2019: When to Visit During Sakura Season
Visiting Japan during cherry blossom (sakura) season is often on the top of travelers’ lists. Earlier this month in January, the Japan Meteorological Corporation released their most recent cherry blossom forecast for Japan, and the sakura bloom dates seem to …
Top 10 Onsen to Visit During the Winter
Featured Image: Courtesy of Japan-guide Hot springs (known as ‘onsen’ in Japan) are popular all year round it’s an especially special experience during the winter when the temperature is down and you just to rejuvenate your body. Onsen are great …
Experience the Beautiful Yamanashi at Fuefukugawa Fruits Park
In Japan, culturally, it is believed that a kami (deity or spirit) resides in mountains, oceans and all things related to nature. It is also believed that Toshigami (a Shinto deity of the new year) is present during the first sunrise of each year. Worshipping the first sunrise is equivalent to praying for the harvest and happiness for the entire year. Therefore, many people will try to see the sunrise in the most beautiful and scenic locations around Japan.
Top 5 of the Best Sunrise Spots in Japan
In Japan, culturally, it is believed that a kami (deity or spirit) resides in mountains, oceans and all things related to nature. It is also believed that Toshigami (a Shinto deity of the new year) is present during the first sunrise of each year. Worshipping the first sunrise is equivalent to praying for the harvest and happiness for the entire year. Therefore, many people will try to see the sunrise in the most beautiful and scenic locations around Japan.
Japan Is Giving Away Free Homes — Here is how to get one
Japan was named the “Destination of the Year” (2018) by Travel + Leisure, and was sited as the “Best Place to Travel” in a video by Insider. The staggering growth of visitors has grown over 500 percent since 2003 with …
Top 10 Most Beautiful Castles of Japan
10 Beautiful Japanese castles that you have to see when you visit Japan.
Top 10 Autumn Color Spots in Tokyo
Do you want to see the autumn foliage in Tokyo? Here are the top 10 spots and the dates to see autumn colors (koyo) in Tokyo! The dates listed are projected based on the best viewing on average from the last few years.
Asakusa
Asakusa (浅草), on the East side of Tokyo, is an area known as “Shitamachi” (literally meaning “low city”), where historically were inhabited by artisans and merchants in the feudal period.