5 Hidden Gems in Okinawa You May Not Have Heard Of

Okinawa is a popular tourist spot among both domestic and foreign tourists. It boasts of well-known attractions such as Churaumi Aquarium and Shuri Castle. In […]

5 Interesting Places to Pick Up a Book in Japan

In the words of Jorge Luis Borges, “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library”. Here are some places in Japan […]

Layout and accessibility of train and subway stations in Tokyo

The rail transportation system of Tokyo is often said to be very convenient and efficient. This is certainly accurate most of the time. However, sometimes, […]

[Deals] 50% discount for Official Hotels of Disney Resort Japan!

Chanced upon a deal on Jalan.net which features up to 50% off hotel booking prices at Official Hotels, Partner Hotels and “Good Neighbour” Hotels of Disney Resort (Japan) for the […]

Saving on Taxi Fares in Tokyo

It is not a secret that taxis in Japan go by relatively expensive metered rates. While the flag-down fee varies from prefecture to prefecture, the subsequent […]

Snapshot: Mochitsuki (mochi-making) Festival

Mochi is a delicacy in Japan made from glutinous rice and its popularity goes beyond the shores of Japan as countries like Taiwan and Singapore also […]

Popular day trips from Tokyo in a nutshell

Check out this “cheat sheet” for determining where to go for a day trip from Tokyo! Click to enlarge the image. Photo credits: Kawagoe: http://www.goldenjipangu.com/ […]