10 Best Ways to Experience Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji, known as Fuji-san in Japanese, is the country’s tallest peak and most iconic landmark. Located just west of Tokyo,…
Himeji Castle: Before You Visit Here’s Everything You Need To Know
Himeji Castle is a magnificent and imposing Japanese castle located in the city of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture. Nicknamed “White Heron…
WWII “Good Luck Flag” Belonged to Japanese Solider Returns To Family After 80 Years
Decades after being separated by war, a Japanese family has been reunited with a cherished memento of their father who was…
Japan’s Minimum Wage Up to 1,000 Yen But Still Lags Behind Other Developed Nations
Japan’s national average minimum wage is set to exceed 1,000 yen ($7.14) per hour for the first time after a government…
Must See Japan’s Tallest Lanterns at the Noshiro Tenku no Fuyajo Festival
This August 2-3, head to the city of Noshiro in Akita Prefecture to experience a one-of-a-kind Tanabata festival. The Noshiro Tenku…
Visiting Japan for 4-6 Weeks: Sample Itineraries for Cherry Blossom and Fall Foliage Seasons
Today’s Mailbag question comes from Tina, who asks: “My husband and I are hoping to visit Japan in 2025. We want…
Japan’s Population in Free Fall as All 47 Prefectures See Declines
Japan’s population crisis is deepening as new government data shows that every single prefecture in the country saw a population decline…
Beware of Common Fake Monk Scams Around Japanese Temples
Traveling in Japan is an amazing experience – with so many beautiful temples and shrines to visit. However, you need to…
20 Surprises for First-Time Visitors to Japan
Japan is a country rich in culture, technology, cuisine, and friendly people. However, there are many aspects of Japanese culture and…
Japan’s Population Crisis: Last Chance to Reverse Catastrophic Decline
By 2040, the country’s population is expected to shrink by 20 million people, a catastrophic 16% decline. Small towns and rural…
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