Capsule hotels (also called pod hotels) are very popular in Japan. You see them in most cities, and a lot of people really like them for overnight stays because they are relatively cheap (¥3000 – ¥4000).
Japan is known as the land of the vending machines. Traveling around you’ll find that many offer hot and cold drinks and some even serve as wifi spots during times of emergency.
The Kanto Plain region and other eastern parts of the mainland are set to hit rainy season with a splash sometime this week. Misawa and Tohoku should see the season around mid-June, the JMA said.
In most parts of mainland Japan, the rainy season begins in early June and continues through to the end of July. This time of year is always humid, hot and stuffy even when it is not raining.
The rainy season in Japan is cheerily referred to as “tsuyu,” or plum rain, as it coincides with the seasonal ripening of this luscious fruit. Constant gray skies and gloomy showers can only mean one thing.
Fireflies are a beloved symbol of early summer in Japan, and their incredible bioluminescent glow has captured the imagination of people throughout history.
If you're a sake connoisseur or you'd simply like to learn more about this popular Japanese beverage, the Sake Fair 2023 at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro is a great place to start.
As summer approaches, pools are great for play, exercise and therapy. However, it is critical that while enjoying ourselves, we take appropriate safety precautions.
