The Yamato area in Nara Prefecture around today’s Sakurai and Tenri cities is highly significant in the Roots of Japan as the first center of …
Tennozu Isle
Having at least another month before the colors make their way down towards the city, I spent a warm day in Tennozu Isle gallery and …
5 Best Capsule Hotels in Tokyo
If you are looking for the latter, you can opt for something like a business hotel or a hostel. But have you ever considered a …
Koenji Awa Odori
Every year, on the last weekend of August, over ten thousand dancers converge in Koenji Awa Odori, a district in the Suginami Ward of Tokyo, …
Itoshima now
In the summer edition of Chotto Zeitaku Japan, I headed to Itoshima now, a small city about a 40-minute drive from either Fukuoka in the …
Hakone Ropeway Japan
The Hakone Ropeway, one of Hakone’s major attractions, has been marred by disruption since it closed all services due to increased volcanic activity in the …
Onsen Locations and Things to Do
Have you also enjoyed the first season of Japanese anime Thermae Romae Novae on Netflix? This interesting, wholesome anime is based on a manga series …
Shitamachi Yanesen
Yanesen, which is made up of the three neighbourhoods of Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi, is one of Tokyo’s most well known shitamachi areas. A literal …
Learning japanese culture
Learning japanese culture and language share a strong connection. It doesn’t only create a bond between people and form a group identity, but the way …
Requirements to Travel to Japan
Requirements to Travel to Japan, long-awaited news was finally delivered, but still traveling to Japan is under strict restrictions. After closing its border for two …