Category: Japan for Travellers

7 Record-Breaking Locations to Visit in Tokyo

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Tokyo has been associated with various world records. Some of these may not come as a surprise but do read on…. 1. The […]

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Toranomon Hills Opening Soon!

Following in the footsteps of Roppongi Hills and Omotesando Hills is Toranomon Hills, a 247-meters high skyscraper complex that is poised to be a new […]

54 Must-Visit Places in Japan As Recommended By Locals [PART 3]

The following list is a continuation of these posts: PART 1 and PART 2. Tokushima 40. Shoben Kozo of Iya Valley (祖谷渓の小便小僧) – Located in a difficult […]

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Avoiding Crowds on Your Holiday Trip To Japan

While parts of the year like the cherry blossoms season and snowy winter are popular with most tourists (domestic and international), some people simply want to […]

54 Must-Visit Places in Japan As Recommended By Locals [PART 2]

 The following list is a continuation of this post. Shizuoka 23. Nukumori no mori (浜名湖 ぬくもりの森) – Local architect Sasaki started building this ‘village’ around 20 […]

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Famous Places in Japan Beautifully Recreated in Minecraft

The following are minecraft projects, found on the internet, based on real Japanese locations. For the uninitiated:  URLs for the projects can be found in […]

54 Must-Visit Places in Japan As Recommended By Locals [PART 1]

The following list* of 54 must-see attractions in Japan, spanning 34 prefectures was published on a Japanese social site. For simplicity, they have been ordered into […]

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Koishikawa Botanical Gardens

Tucked between Hakusan and Myogadani stations is a serene garden frequented by locals living in the area. Koishikawa Boatanical Gardens (not to be confused with […]