Situated in the center of Honshu and a 5-hour drive from the Kanto Plain, Meiji Mura (village) in Inuyama City is a 25-acre open-air museum and theme park, home to more than 60 historical buildings built in the Meiji era (1868 – 1912).
Standing up in front of a crowd at a bar on karaoke night might not be everyone’s idea of fun, but this cultural phenomenon has been around for a long time and continues to draw in new fans.
I can’t live without soy sauce. I can’t help but sprinkle it on virtually anything. From sushi, tempura and other Japanese dishes to rib steak, cutlet, pasta and even, salads, soy sauce is a must regardless of what I’m eating.
Golden Week in Japan can mean busy roads, trains and attractions. Learn more about this mega holiday and how it could affect your travel.
In Japan, a string of four consecutive national holidays sandwiched between two weekends (Apr. 28 to May 6) is simply called Golden Week. If you are out and about during this travel-crazy week, here are some ways to strike up a conversation.
When you think of Japan, images of samurai, ninja, geisha and Kabuki actors may come to mind. But, many of these figures didn’t appear in Japan until the Edo Era from 1603 to 1867.
Folks, taking the train in Tokyo can be intimidating, but embrace it! Get off base and hop on a train.
May is a busy month in Okinawa’s bullfighting scene with many tournaments slated at the Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome.
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As the temperatures start to warm in the northern regions of Japan, it’s time to get out and enjoy a day trip or two.
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After a long winter, Japan’s Tohoku region is finally enjoying the arrival of spring with vivid colors of sakura, peach, plum and azalea blossoms.
In Japan, expressways connect cities throughout the nation efficiently, like veins circulating in our bodies.
Nikko is a great getaway for natural beauty, history, hot springs and entertainment. The forest town is a short, two-hour drive from Tokyo and draws visitors year-round due to its beautiful fall season, refreshing summer activities and exceptional winter and spring landscapes.
Despite Godzilla never having set foot in Kanagawa’s port town Yokosuka, its residents feel a strong connection to the famous movie monster.
As you step out of Tsuruhashi Station and into the undercover market that snakes towards the center of Ikuno-ku, the smell of barbecue wafts your way. Many of the signs hanging above the mismatched stalls that line the walkway are in kanji, but the area feels distinctly un-Japanese.
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