The first thing you need to pay attention to is the weather when you go sightseeing in Japan’s capital city of Tokyo. Won’t it disappoint you if there’s a harsher winter than you expected and traveling around the city is more difficult? We can’t tell you exactly what to do, because we are dealing with nature, but it will be helpful to know all the climatic changes in Tokyo for the entire year.

Here are some phrases that you should learn in case of emergencies that may arise during your stay in Japan. When emergencies happen suddenly, you won’t remember any long phrases that you may have practiced, so all these phrases have been shortened to only what is most necessary. Please learn them just in case!

When it comes to sightseeing spots in Kyoto, shrines and temples are at the top of the list. However, many people might think it is rather difficult to find out what one needs to see and do when visiting these places. Therefore, this beginner’s guide will show how to enjoy some recommended shrines and temples. Check out the Higashi Tenno Okazaki Shrine, also known as the “Usagi Shrine,” where the rabbit motif statues and blessed goods are popular!

There’s a huge sneakers boom around the world and everyone has at least a pair of these fashion items. Check out these popular sneakers and sneakers from top Japanese brands recommended by female college students!

Although there are many hotel and inns in Osaka, the appeal of renting private residences is that you get to live like the locals right? When choosing a private residences, there is a broad range of choices based on the number of people, your travel goals, budget etc. Here are 10 recommended private residences that are useful when visiting Osaka’s major sightseeing areas.

Kyoto City Buses help immensely when you want to go around to the many sightseeing spots in the city effectively. However, people often say things like the routes are complicated and that they do not know the system. Local students introduce the knack of using the city buses wisely! Here is a beginner’s guide!

Hakata is the center of the city of Fukuoka, and is an area full of culture and history. Why not relax in Hakata’s best hot springs while you’re there? Here are some lodging facilities with hot springs in Hakata. Definitely consider them if you go to Fukuoka!

It’s almost summer and Japan is not going to lose to overseas resort spots because there are many gorgeous beaches here! This time around, you can forget the ordinary because we’re introducing 8 beautiful beaches that are like paradise on earth!

Ebisu and Nakameguro are two stylish neighborhoods near Shibuya. Both are popular spots for business and tourism. Here are some of the best hotels in either area. All of them are high quality so don’t hesitate to reserve a room now.

There are lots of people who want a reasonably priced place, whether for business or for long-term stays right? There are also lots of people who take business trips to Okinawa from overseas or out of the prefecture. Here are some of Okinawa’s business hotels with the best value for your money.

Akihabara is known all over the world as Japan’s biggest electronics market place. It’s also an extremely convenient junction point for sightseeing across the Tokyo Area. Here are several hotels that offer good cost performance, a location near tourist spots, and all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay.

Illness, injury, etc… Unexpected things often happen when you are traveling. Here are some Japanese phrases that would come in handy when you run into trouble in Japan. These are some very simple phrases, so please try and remember them all!

Uji in Kyoto where visitors can find Byodoin and Ujigami Jinja. It is also famous for the remarkable reflection in the water of Byodoin Ho-oh-doh, and one of Japan’s oldest bridges, the Uji Bridge, which spans the Uji River. This area is also considered to be a top producer of tea and matcha-flavored confectioneries and other sweets that appeal to all types of visitors. Wouldn’t you like to experience feeling the atmosphere of the Heian period in the city that is associated with “Genji Monogatari” (The Tale of Genji)?

Shotengai are traditional shopping streets and in the capitol of Tokyo, they are also can’t miss travel destinations. You’ll be able to enjoy not just sightseeing but also shop for rare items. From lively shopping arcades, to quiet avenues, there are many different varieties of shotengai in the city. Here are some of best ones to visit.

Yokohama is a port city on the east side of Kanagawa. With connections to Machiya in Tokyo, it’s an easy to access place via trains. It has a high concentration of tourist attractions like Marine Tower, Bay Bridge, the Red Brick Warehouses, Yokohama Chinatown, and so on, making it an enjoyable city to walk through. Prepare for the weather and climate during the year and have fun thoroughly sightseeing around Yokohama!

Here is a a list of stylish spots for a great photo in the popular neighborhoods of Harajuku and Shibuya. They are perfect not just as tourist sights, but as places for you to form a lasting memory.

Nagoya is a city in Aichi. It is located one hour from Osaka by bullet train and two hours from Tokyo by the same method. There are many famous tourist spots in the city, including Nagoya Castle. It is also the birthplace of many famous gourmet dishes including Miso Katsu and Nagoya Cochin. Here is another of those dishes, hitsumabushi, and five of the best restaurants to try it out!

We asked real-life school girls from Japanese universities to tell us their favorite useful spots in the Shibuya area. The places introduced below range from the prominent to hidden secrets and you find ways to avoid common sources of trouble! Look over this list before you go and you won’t regret it!

When you are visiting Japan, you cannot help but go for local famous foods such as sushi, tempura, sukiyaki, etc. But eating these foods every day is not going to make your diet healthy and may cause health problems. Besides, don’t you sometime want to have a big salad? Here are 7 restaurants in Tokyo where you can have healthy and nutritious salads.

As one of the most fashion-forward cities in the world, Tokyo offers an abundance of fashion and beauty options, from the super kawaii to the glamorously sexy. With an attention to detail that is nearly obsessive and highly trained staff that are constantly perfecting their skills, it is no surprise that Japanese beauty salons are internationally recognized as first-rate. From cutting-edge coloring technology designed specifically for Asian hair to the most intricate nail art, a visit to Tokyo wouldn’t be complete without at least one beauty stop.

Every shrine has its own “shinmon,” or emblem. The emblem was determined according to the history, tradition and the deity worshiped, therefore you can understand more about the background of a shrine by studying its emblem. Here are 10 of the shinmon found in Tokyo’s shrines.