Need a little more love in your life? These five destinations across Japan have heart shapes incorporated into their designs, with both natural and manmade places on the list.
"Obon" or just "Bon" is a Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors. It has been celebrated in Japan for more than 500 years and traditionally includes a dance, known as Bon Odori.
While vacationing in the Pacific there are numerous picturesque locations to admire. Something that is often neglected when discussing visits to these various locations is the concept of solo travel. Below are four tips on how to travel solo in the Pacific.
Omikuji are written fortunes offered at shrines and temples in Japan. Usually, omikuji require a small offering ( ¥100 usually), and are chosen randomly from a box.
Around the Sumida River is a treasure trove of exotic Japanese cultural traditions. After visiting the popular Senso-ji temple, you can drop by a couple of museums to see Ukiyo-e and Japanese calligraphies.
There is something special about a hotel stay. Top this off with a sky full of stars to harness that true escapism, and you’ve got a real holiday to remember.
Japan’s scorching weather may have you feeling like you need a sense of relief from the heat. The temperatures may have you dreaming of an incredible night flight on a magic carpet under the dazzling moonlight, just like the lead characters in the Disney animated classic Aladdin.
Akiyoshido is Japan’s largest and longest limestone cave at 100 meters wide and 11 kilometers long. From MCAS Iwakuni, it is only a two-hour drive away.
Boasting the greatest height of domestic single peak mountains in the country, Mount Fuji is loved as a sightseeing attraction representative of Japan throughout the world.
