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Aside from being Tokyo’s international gateway, Narita is a city that offers charming sights and activities perfect for last minute adventures in Japan.

Plum flowers, in Japanese “Ume”, is iconic flowers to us Japanese just like cherry blossoms. In the past, when Japanese think about flowers, they imagined about plum flowers. Here I listed best places to view beautiful plum flowers in Tokyo.

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!

Are you spending New Year Eve in Tokyo? What do locals do on New Year’s Eve? Here I am introducing 10 best ways to spend the best New Years Eve in Tokyo!

This article introduces the most standard 25 recommended sights to have ultimate Tokyo experience for every generations.

Nikko is a beautiful place surrounded by natural attractions. Enjoy the beauty of the autumn colors as you visit these 10 places in Nikko for happy memories.

The foliage in Kamakura usually changes in mid-November to early December. Autumn has always been a special season in Japan because this is the time when the leaves of the trees change their colors. Kamakura is no exception. Check this list of places to see foliage in Kamakura and surrounding are...

Shinjuku is an entertainment hub of Tokyo and a place where fun and excitement hides in every corner. When spring arrives, the cherry blossom flowers bloom. It is the time to visit the 10 best places to see cherry blossoms in Shinjuku.

Just 90 minutes by train from Tokyo, Sendai is Tohoku Region’s top city that delivers sightseeing destinations, culture, and attractions with a regional charm. Learn the best things to do in Sendai to experience every attraction!

Make the most out of your trip to Kamakura by scheduling it in time for any one of its major festivals. This article shows festivals in each month of the year. Experience history and culture in this ancient capital.

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.

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, experience “Hatsumode”, the first visit to shrine or temple! Japanese have a tradition to visit shrines or temples during new year holidays to wish for luck, health, success, or peace in the new year. Find the most famous Hatsumode shrines and temples...

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...