Kyoto Rail Tour by Bullet Train from TokyoPhoto by Myra S
A traditional weddingPhoto by Karen A, Canada
Hase Kannon Temple at Kamakura by jhandelman via F...Photo by Creative Commons
View from Lake AshiPhoto by Hwee Khim C, Singapore
Mt. Fuji in the distance.Photo by Gisela H, USA
Fish on display at the market.Photo by ROD C, Australia
A highlight in Tokyo, Akihabara is a major shoppin...Photo by Creative Commons
The ferris wheel at Odaiba.Photo by Marceline S, United Kingdom
Kamakura is a wonderful place!Photo by Martha W, USA
She was a great tour guide. I enjoyed her company ...Photo by Martha W, USA
View of Rainbow Bridge on a night on the town, Oda...Photo by Creative Commons
Pictures says it all, but was MUCH BETTER in perso...Photo by RICHARD S
Served with miso soup and rice, this was a 'del...Photo by MeJo12, United Kingdom
Top of Mt. Komagatake Hakone Motomiya ShrinePhoto by Tommy L, USA
We were so lucky 1st to get to the 4th station in ...Photo by Paul M, Australia
Tokyo Bay - Odaiba sunset over Japan's Statue of L...Photo by Creative Commons
Here I am with my tour guide, she was absolutely w...Photo by Martha W, USA
I'm only sma!! Can you spot me? Giant robot from L...Photo by Sarah T, United Kingdom
Great example of Japanese cuisine. Tasted great.Photo by Paul H, Australia
This was my break from the "business" of Tokyo. I ...Photo by Stephane S, Canada
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3 Days in Tokyo: Suggested Itineraries
Tokyo. You have no idea until you go. This ancient Eastern city throbs with lights, culture, and movement so sure to both invigorate and bedazzle you the moment you step off the plane, that there ... Continue Reading »
Tokyo Culture
West meets East. East meets West. For many of us, the notions we have of the East and the Orient are mere stereotyped snapshots gleaned from childhood history classes, Hollywood movies, and maybe ... Continue Reading »
4 Must Visit Neighborhoods in Tokyo
Ginza Shopping District With its neon lights, towering department stores, and nightclubs, the Ginza Shopping District is a chic, cosmopolitan adventure. You can catch a live Kabuki show, check ... Continue Reading »
Japanese Cuisine
If the idea of eating sushi turns your head, or if you’re the guy who's hunting down the McDonalds in Tuscany, then perhaps you're also the guy not too keen on the idea of Japanese cuisine. If so ... Continue Reading »
A Traditional Tea Ceremony in Tokyo
A traditional tea ceremony is a relaxing, meditative and uniquely Japanese experience. If you are thinking of attending a tea ceremony in Tokyo , it is helpful to understand some of the history ... Continue Reading »
Daruma Doll Fairs in Tokyo
If you are in Tokyo in January you may be wondering about the proliferation of rather funny looking eyeless dolls. Known as the Daruma doll, these dolls are believed to bring good luck and are ... Continue Reading »
Explore the Countryside – 4 Great Day Trips from Tokyo
1. Kamakura Tour Explore the countryside, temples and shrines outside Tokyo on a full-day walking tour through Kamakura. This fully guided excursion takes you to Kamakura’s famous Great Buddha ... Continue Reading »
Fashion and Fun in Tokyo’s Harajuku District
It’s Sunday in Japan and Harajuku (in central Tokyo ) is the place to be. In a small area just outside Harajuku station and Yoyogi Park a crowd of eccentrically dressed young Japanese is ... Continue Reading »
Guide to Tokyo's Imperial Palace
Built on the grounds of a former Edo Castle in central Tokyo , the Imperial Palace is the official residence of Japan ’s Imperial Family. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from ... Continue Reading »
International Anime Fair in Tokyo
For fans of Japanese animation, March means only one thing –The Tokyo International Anime Fair (TAF). Held annually at Odaiba’s Big Sight convention center in Tokyo Bay, it is one of the largest ... Continue Reading »
Kabuki Theater in Tokyo
Kabuki is a traditional form of theater that originated in the Edo Period (1603–1867) – a relatively peaceful time in which popular culture flourished. Unlike the older and more refined Japanese ... Continue Reading »
Kamakura: Top Picks in Temple Town
Just an hour south of Tokyo on the coast lies the ancient city of Kamakura. Once an important political and religious center, Kamakura is now known for its proliferation of Buddhist temples and ... Continue Reading »
Letting it all hang out: Your Guide to Tokyo Onsen
Bathhouses play an essential role in Japanese culture and are used extensively to wash, relax and socialize. No mere bathhouse can call itself an onsen (hot spring), however. Only baths ... Continue Reading »
One Year After the Tsunami: Why You Should Visit Japan Now
It hardly seems possible that it was a year ago that Japan experienced a major natural disaster: an earthquake and tsunami that wiped out entire communities along its eastern seaboard and ... Continue Reading »
Sento 101 – Visiting a Japanese Bath House
For the Japanese, there is nothing more natural than sitting butt-naked with total strangers and having a good old scrub down before relaxing in a steaming hot bath. For Westerners, the whole ... Continue Reading »
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