Undeniably one of the most popular sports in Japan, baseball dominates when it comes to summer in The Land of the Rising Sun.
Kyushu is often overlooked on typical Japan itineraries, and that’s a real shame.
An in-depth look into the city’s hottest shopping areas and secondhand stores.
Summer in Japan gets scorching and steamy. Mid-summer Temperatures often reach 95 F or higher depending on the region. Along with beer, watermelon and soomen (cold udon noodle), kakigoori (shaved ice) is a popular cold food that cools us down during summer.
Away from the hustle and bustle of Asakusa’s main streets, Kamameshi Kazu is situated on a quiet bystreet that lets you enjoy traditional dishes in a cozy and relaxing atmosphere for a reasonable price.
Night skies in the Land of the Rising Sun blaze with the brilliance of fireworks, nearly every weekend in August.
Plus top kissaten cafes to visit in Tokyo.
Omiya is a beast of a transport hub. Connecting Tokyo with northern Japan, the city’s major station sees some fifteen train lines surging through it, including six shinkansen bullet trains.
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Japan is having a record-breaking hot summer. The scorching temperatures are hovering over 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) and every day authorities are issuing heat stroke warnings.
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