There are quite a few Christmas market events that take place across Japan, but the Starry Sky Christmas Market at Konica Minolta Planetaria Tokyo might just be the most unique!
A convenient 20-minute train ride from Yokosuka or approximately one hour from Tokyo Station, Kamakura is a fantastic choice for a day trip that offers visitors a variety of experiences: towering bamboo groves, mysterious caves, elegant Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, and hands-on workshops that will leave a lasting impression of this ancient capital.
Just next to Haneda Airport’s Terminal 3 where international flights are jetting in and out daily, is a place to transport you into the world of tomorrow, complete with robots, cutting-edge technology and more.
As Japan starts to enter the holiday season, you’ll notice many of the country’s parks buildings and gardens are set ablaze with brilliant and elaborate illumination displays to help ring in the holiday spirit.
In Japan, there is a unique year system based on the imperial era. Reiwa 5 means fifth year since Reiwa Emperor (Emperor Naruhito) was enthroned (in May 2019).
In the Kanto Plain, one of the go-to places for hiking is Mt. Takao in Hachioji City. Every year, this peak draws over three million climbers and is even in the Michelin Green Guide Japan.
Fancy a drink while in Tohoku and looking to learn more about sake and sake production? Take a Sake Tour at Hachinohe Brewery, where you’ll get a tour of their facilities, learn more about the process of making sake, and even enjoy a tasting!
The fighter wasn’t fictional nor entirely CGI, but a full-sized replica of a late war prototype interceptor, the Kyushu J7W1 Shinden (Magnificent Lightning).
