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Ariake is a scenic waterfront district in Tokyo near Odaiba. Here, you might find yourself attending a sports event, concert or design festival as the area is home to some important entertainment venues. In addition, the area also has some great shopping and expansive gardens and parks to enjoy.
Japanese celebrate Mother’s Day on second Sunday of May, just like Americans. So, this year on May 12 when you present your Mom’s with some flowers, card or other gifts, surprise her with a little Japanese. Happy Mother’s Day to all our loving and hardworking moms!
Before arriving in Japan, you may have imagined the streets here to be scenes of a movie, with old cobblestone roads and wooden buildings found in the Edo Era (1603-1867).
Ask your friends what the national sport of Japan is, and although many of them will give you the right answer (sumo, of course), some might say “it should be baseball.”
Plan your next train journey around Japan with ease like never before.
After an over five months’ closure, the Shirakami Line (or Route 28) in Aomori, has finally reopened to traffic.
For anyone who grew up in the early to mid-1990s, the exciting world of the arcades was the place to go to see the latest and greatest in gaming.
Our handpicked list of the best events going on this month.
Fairly accessible from any of bases in Kanto Plain via the Higashi Kanto Expressway, Sawara is home to fascinating streets filled with old traditional townhouses along the river.
Azabudai Hills is a new, mixed shopping, office and living complex near Tokyo Tower is seeking to create a “modern urban village.”
Yugawara City in Kanagawa Prefecture is very close to tourist hotspot Hakone.
If you want to experience Seoul without taking a trip to South Korea, visit Shin-Okubo in Tokyo.
There is a reason why sumo wrestlers go toe-to-toe wearing next to nothing.
Folks, if you haven't tried taking a public bus in Japan, we gotcha covered here. Don't be afraid, get out and explore!
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