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Just 90 minutes by train from Tokyo, Sendai is Tohoku Region’s top city that delivers sights, culture, and attractions with a regional charm.

Mostly known for being the site of Tokyo’s main international airport, Narita is a city that should merit more attention for its own share of attractions. It boasts of nature, culture, food, and interesting activities – perfect for last minute meanderings while waiting for your flight home or ki...

Undoubtedly one of Japan’s most historic towns, Kamakura is a place where you can immerse yourself in history and culture. Aside from sightseeing around its monuments, temples, and shrines, travelers shouldn’t miss participating in its numerous festivals, which are held in various places all yea...

Asakusa is one of the districts of Tokyo and is well known for the Sensoji Temple. Make sure to add the 10 best things to do in Asakusa on your travel list!

Kamakura is a beautiful city near the sea that is found in the southern part of Tokyo. Embark on a journey to see the 10 best shrine and temple in Kamakura.

The weather got warmer a little bit, and we started seeing plum flowers on streets in Tokyo! Plum flowers, in Japanese “Ume”, is iconic flowers to us Japanese like cherry blossoms. In the past, when Japanese think about flowers, they imagined about plum flowers. Plum flowers often appear in old ...

From ancient temples to modern aquariums, enjoy a mix the of old and the new in Kamakura – Japan’s former seaside capital. Here are the best things to do when you visit Kamakura!

If you are in Tokyo during new year holidays (Jan 1-3), experience “Hatsumode”, the first visit to shrine or temple! Japanese have a tradition to visit shrines or temples during new year holidays, January 1-3 but typically on January 1, to wish for luck, health, success, or peace in the new year...

Are you spending New Year Eve in Tokyo? What do locals do on New Year’s Eve? Typical and traditional way to spend New Year Eve to Japanese is to stay at home, watch the TV Show called “Kohaku Uta Gassen”, which is like a music show popular artists sing songs, and quietly listen to the

BE A LOCAL is a part of Hub Japan’s service to match local Japanese people and tourists from overseas. This is a report of the day local Japanese hosts took guests to Sugamo, Rikugien Garden, and Yanesen. – BE A LOCAL Report 1 – Tour to Ueno, Meiji Shrine, and Harajuku We received a request to

BE A LOCAL  is a part of Hub Japan’s service to match local Japanese people and tourists from overseas. This is a report of the day Japanese local hosts took guests to Ueno, Meiji Shrine, and Harajuku. We received a request to the plan from a family from Brazil, Renata, Carlos, Claudia, and Carl...

Yamadera, its official name is Risshakuji Temple, is a temple located in Yamagata prefecture. Yamadera literally means “mountain temple.” As the name describes, Yamadera stands along the steep mountain, and there are 1,015 steps towards the main building “Okunoin.” It is pretty much work to clim...

Introducing many attractions in Iwate such as delicious local food wagyu Maezawa Beef, wanko soba, and beautiful sightseeing sights, onsen, and gorgeous natural beauty, etc.

This article introduces the pilgrimage course to go around 4 temples in Tohoku that Ennin founded in the 9th Century. By traveling around these temples, you can follow the path of the famous poet Matsuo Basho & feel the history and nature of Tohoku. What is “Shiji Kairo”? Shiji Kairo is a pi...

There are tremendous numbers of temples in Tokyo but do you know where to go? Here is the list of best 10 temples in Tokyo.

The list of 20 recommended sights to have ultimate Tokyo experience for every generations.

Located in the Tohoku region and has its border runs along Sea of Japan coast line, Yamgata is an ideal place for you to enjoy your winter break with various events, festivals and many more. 1. Zao ropeway You can take this ropeway to access Zao Sancho Stations then take a tough walk to reach

Japan is famous, worldwide for its monuments and its fascinating architecture and gardens, able to sooth the soul at the mere vision, giving a calm and peaceful atmosphere to everything that surrounds it. Of the many examples that can be given for this unique styles, one of the most important an...