Japan’s rest areas are more than just gas stations and bathrooms. Many offer an extensive assortment of local foods, souvenirs and more.
The Yayoi Festival is a historic celebration in Nikko, Tochigi, with a tradition spanning 1200 years. Taking place at Nikko Futarasan Shrine, the festival marks the arrival of spring with a grand procession of 11 “Hana-Yatai” floats, beautifully decorated with artificial Yashio Azalea flowers.
The JBL Pass, not to be confused with the Japan Bus Pass, is a flat-rate bus ticket that allows holders to ride up to three express buses per day for three, five, or seven days.
Nikko is a place where history, nature, and culture blend seamlessly, making it one of Japan’s most popular getaway destinations. Famous for its UNESCO-listed shrines and temples, breathtaking mountains, and serene lakes, Nikko offers visitors a unique blend of traditional beauty and outdoor adventure.
With beautifully maintained landscapes reminiscent of the English countryside, Niigata’s Mitsuke English Garden provides an idyllic setting for a springtime day out.
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Oimachi Town is an important transit hub town in the south side of Tokyo’s city center on the way to Haneda, Odaiba and Ariake.
Toei Kyoto Studio Park is set to host Ninja Extreme Party this spring, blending traditional ninja culture with extreme sports, EDM, and immersive entertainment.
The Visionary Journey exhibition will be held at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, from mid-July until mid-September, celebrating the brand’s 170th anniversary alongside the highly ant
Kozan Park in Yamaguchi contains three historical landmarks, the park itself, Toshunji Temple, Rurikoji Temple and Pagoda. These peaceful havens contrast with their origins in periods of internecine war and conflict between the 14th and 19th centuries.
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Ameyoko in Tokyo’s Ueno district is known as one of the busiest market streets in Japan. “Ameya-yokocho” or “ameyoko” for short (literally, candy shop alley), is a market street filled with not only candy shops, but many other discount shops for food, shoes, clothes, bags, cosmetics and jewelry. The deals here always draw a crowd.
One of the most unique aspects of Japanese baseball is how fans watch the game. While there are many families at stadiums, a ballgame is also a great social gathering place for businessmen.
Heading to Hokkaido? Consider staying at a hotel in Sapporo known for its breakfast offerings.
Welcome to Shinjuku, the world’s busiest train station. With some two million daily commuters, Tokyo’s hyperhub is a never-ending bustle.
Kanchogai Street in Aomori’s Towada City has been listed as one of Japan’s Top 100 roads, and over 150 cherry trees line the route alongside numerous pine trees.
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