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Deep Akihabara Tradition And Technology - Martial Arts, VR, Robots And More!
Akihabara, the town of otaku culture and cutting-edge technology, hosted a unique event featuring two fascinating sides of Japanese culture: tradition and advanced technology. We introduce a review by a reporter who actually took part in the event!
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Noshiro Basketball Library & Museum, Akita: The History Of Slam Dunk
Slam Dunk by Takehiko Inoue is a popular comic that caused a basketball boom. Fans of basketball go to Akita to visit the Noshiro Basketball Museum where many goods, books, and comics are displayed alongside goods of former NBA player Yuta Tabuse.
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Tour The Sakai Fishing Port - Delicious Seafood And Fun Workshops!
Sakai Fishing Port in Sakaiminato, Tottori, boasts the top landing load of wild tuna and red queen crab in Japan! Read on to learn about a unique tour of this fish market, which allows you to taste delicious dishes made with fresh seafood.
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A Taste Of Japan - How To Make Dashi, A Base Ingredient In Japanese Cuisine
Dashi, the rich broth that stands at the base of so many delicious Japanese traditional dishes, can actually be made at home! This article introduces the various types of dashi, how they are made, and, most importantly, how they are used.
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Mizuki Shigeru Road In Tottori - The Door To GeGeGe No Kitaro’s World!
There are many anime and manga series featuring yokai (monsters) in Japan, but “GeGeGe no Kitaro” by Shigeru Mizuki was what caused the yokai culture trend, and in Sakaiminato, Tottori, you can experience that world on the Mizuki Shigeru Road.
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Not Just A Souvenir! Another Way To Enjoy Postcards From Your Travels
Postcards can be obtained all over Japan. They’re great as souvenirs, but there’s also other ways to use them. We’ll introduce fun ways to use postcards at the end of your travels with those sold at the post office.
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IC Cards - Everything You Need To Make Travels In Japan Run Smoothly
Constantly having to stop and buy train or bus tickets can be tedious work - why not skip all that with a convenient IC card issued by one of Japan’s many transportation companies? You can even use them to shop and dine outside the station too!
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Tackling A Big Seasonal Event: Rice Harvesting With Exchange Students!
Rice harvesting is an important seasonal event in Japan. In autumn, the golden trunks of rice can be seen everywhere, and we were wondering what would it be like to do it together with exchange students. Let’s go to Mineoka Iki-Ikikan to try it out!
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Onitsuka Tiger GINZA Store - Newly Open! Exclusive Shoes And Discounts
A new Onitsuka Tiger store will open in the Ginza district of Tokyo on February 10th, 2018. Read on to learn about the exclusive items on sale only at this store, about the discounts available, as well as information on how to access the store.
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Feel The Spirit Of The Past At Takegawara Onsen In Beppu
At Takegawara Onsen in Beppu, located 10 minutes from Beppu Station, you can experience both the indoor bathing and a special sand bath. We will introduce its remarkable architecture of the past, as well as some manners characteristic of this city.
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Meet Detective Conan In Tottori! Explore The World Of Manga And Anime
Detective Conan is a series loved by people in 25 countries and regions around the world. At places such as Gosho Aoyama Manga Factory and Conan’s House Beika Shopping Street, you can enjoy the series in Gosho Aoyama’s hometown of Hokueicho in Tottori.
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Look Out! See Famous Monsters And More At Kitaro Chaya In Chofu
Learn about five famous Japanese yokai before going to meet the strange and whimsical monsters at the Kitaro Chaya in Chofu. Kitaro is a character from the Japanese manga “GeGeGe no Kitaro” by Shigeru Mizuki.
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Japan’s Most Beautiful Starry Sky! Night Tours And Lodgings In Tottori
Tottori is said to be Japan’s best spot for stargazing as the Milky Way can be seen in all the cities during the summer. We will introduce you to night tours and recommended lodging facilities where you can enjoy bonfires and fireflies!
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The Climate Of Tottori Prefecture - Seasons And What To Wear
In Tottori, visitors can enjoy various activities throughout the year. Read on to learn more about the features of its four seasons. From cherry blossoms spots in spring to the heavy snow in winter, there is a lot to enjoy in Tottori in every season!
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Hitachi Seaside Park: Ibaraki’s Sky Blue Nemophila Flower Garden
Experience spring in Ibaraki, when the field at Hitachi Seaside Park turns into a bright shade of blue like that of the sky. Learn more about the nemophila garden and its dreamy sights in this article.
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Unique Cafes In Rural Tottori! Three Stores That Serve Organic Dishes
Tottori is an area that allows visitors to relax in the heart of nature and to learn to reappreciate a simple lifestyle. This article introduces three charming cafes in the rural area of Tottori that serve delicious organic dishes.
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Perch An Owl On Your Shoulder At The Akiba Fukurou Owl Cafe!
Akiba Fukurou was the second-most popular tourist spot in Japan according to TripAdvisor last year. Hang out with the owls at this reservation-only cafe to find out why.
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Tottori’s Power Spots - Feel The Healing Power Of Nature
Tottori Prefecture is famous for places which are said to have mystical powers such as the Mitokusan Sanbutsuji Nageiredo and Ōgamiyama Shrine Okunomiya. This article introduces their highlights.
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Tottori’s Best Gourmet Dishes - Seafood, Wagyu Beef, Sweets And More!
There are plenty of delicious gourmet delights to enjoy in Japan, but Tottori prefecture is known as the “Food Capital of Japan” - thanks to its incredible seafood, wagyu beef, sweets, ramen, and curry rice.
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Snow, Hot Springs, And Exquisite Food! Enjoy Nagano’s Winter At KAI Alps
Hoshino Resort KAI Alps is a Japanese inn located in Nagano’s Omachi Onsenkyo district. Here you can gaze at beautiful mountain scenery, enjoy hot springs and regional cuisine, as well as snow. Our writer introduces what the inn was like during her stay!
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