Travel

Hokkaido Lavender Fields: 6 best places in Furano to see Japan’s dreamiest purple meadows

These dreamy Hokkaido lavender fields seem to take over Instagram every summer! They are a massive draw for tourists from around the world.

Photo Of Matsubaya Saryo / Hakobune Gallery

Matsubaya Saryo / Hakobune Gallery: The finest experience for the Japanese teas and sake in Japan

Pull up a stool to the umber-toned sugi (Japanese cedar) table, fingertips tracing its smooth groove.

Photo Of Mount Fuji from afar with Enoshima Island in the foreground, Kamakura, Japan

Enoshima Day Trip Caves, shrines, sea views and a taste of mythology

Escape the city with a stunning Enoshima day trip.

Kawagoe Day Trip: Historic streets, sweet shops and Edo-era charm

Saitama Prefecture is a brewery townscape in Kawagoe City. A famous tourist destination in the Kanto region.

Photo Of Japan map made by Stripes Japan.

MY FAVES: Night views in Japan

Hang around long enough and you’ll notice that in Japan’s cities, the hustle and bustle often continues on into the night. What does change however, is the nightly glow of the streetlights and illuminations some of the major buildings host.

Photo Of The shrine on the hill can be seen.

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Exploring Japan: 4 great attractions in Hachinohe City near Misawa AB

Hachinohe City, only a 30-minute drive from Misawa Air Base, is a good destination to enjoy the great weather and great attractions. Here are four great spots to visit in Hachinohe City.

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Finding central Tokyo: Let’s explore the city’s six wards

Finding central Tokyo sounds easy, right? At first glance, finding a city’s center seems simple. London calls its center “central,” New York claims Manhattan, and Sydney points to Circular Quay.

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Japan’s Ocean Day to be observed July 21

Japan’s Umi-no-hi, or Ocean Day, will be observed July 21 this year. This national holiday is the unofficial start of the summer season for students, but there are not official celebrations.

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VIDEO: Kagurazaka-Trendy Tokyo shopping, dining district filled with French, Edo vibes

Located in the center of Tokyo and a short 20-minute train ride from Hardy Barracks, Kagurazaka is a fashionable shopping and dining district where traditional Japanese and elegant French feels coexist.

Photo Of Yamataka Sakurai Seicha Tea Farm

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VIDEO: Fun in Japan: Enjoy tealeaf-picking near Mt. Fuji in Fujinomiya

At the foot of Mt. Fuji, Fujinomiya City in Shizuoka Prefecture offers an impressive view of vast bright green tea fields spreading against the backdrop of the majestic mountain.

Photo Of The interior of Sega Store Tokyo.

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SEGA STORE TOKYO Opening on July 18th: SEGA’s first flagship in Japan brings limited goods and more

Some big news has been confirmed for gaming fans: SEGA’s very first official flagship store in Japan, branded as SEGA STORE TOKYO, is set to open on July 18th 2025 at Shibuya PARCO.