Stories in Nippara Limestone Cave tag.It’s off to Okutama as we flee the heat wave and downtown Tokyo. Read More ...

After traveling to four cities in Japan, the exhibit is ready to head out and meet the international Sailor Moon fan ...

Survey finds 10 things to avoid as Japan experiences record-breaking, sometimes patience-testing levels of inbound international tourism. Japan is seeing more inbound foreign tourists than ever these ...

There are multiple bus companies that offer overnight service between Tokyo and Aomori, but the one we booked was the Jamjam Liner JX931 (the Jamjam Liner JX932 is the one that runs from Hirosaki to ...

Climbing Mt. Fuji is getting more expensive and more complicated from this summer. Earlier this spring, the government of Yamanashi Prefecture announced its decision to begin charging a mandatory fee ...

A heartbreaking end to an island that was once home to hundreds of cats and humans. Japan is famous for its cat islands, with close to a dozen small landmasses earning the moniker due to their large ...

The sugoroku trip around Ghibli Park is also an Easter egg hunt. Ghibli Park does things a little differently than other theme parks. It focuses more on art and atmosphere than parades and rides, and ...

That is a photo I never thought I would take. This year, 2 to 4 May marked the return of Osaka Comic Con, an annual event that brings major talents from the world of cinema, TV, music, and comic books ...

Price to climb Mt Fuji doubles from Yamanashi side, Shizuoka side to charge tolls for first time. Rapidly rising prices have become an unpleasant part of life in Japan, and now we can add another ...

Anno working with other key members of the Evangelion and FLCL staff on a brand-new Gundam series full of teenage girl angst and robot team battles. When there’s a new Gundam series coming out, it’s ...

As for the Nonbiri/Laid-back part of the name, that’s because JR is billing this as a pass for people looking for an “unhurried” style of travel, as the pass can be used for regular and rapid-class ...

With “inbound pricing” becoming a bigger issue, Shibuya seafood restaurant offers discounted prices for domestic customers. Tamatebako is a new restaurant that opened last month in Tokyo’s Shibuya ...