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Tokyo Tower vs. Tokyo Skytree: Best Photo Spots for Your Instagram Shots!

Roppongi Landmarks

Tokyo Tower has been a beloved symbol of the city for 60 years and counting. In 2012, the newly constructed Tokyo Skytree joined the older tower as a colorful landmark, instantly recognizable and iconic. Pretty much everyone who visits Tokyo will end up going to at least one of the two towers. To make your visit memorable and something really special, we’re going to show you the very best photo spots at both Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree. Go snap that perfect shot!

Top 10 Must-Buy Snacks from the Japan’s Best Lifestyle Brand MUJI

Shibuya
10 Reasons We Love Winter in Tokyo!

Tokyo Station Winter
Unique Drugstores in Japan: 8 Best-Selling Products at a Leading Japanese Pharmacy Chain!

Pharmacies
Tokyo Day Trips with Morita-san: East Meets West at Miura Peninsula's Fascinating Hayama City

Kanagawa Suburbs Beaches
Quality Used Japanese Cameras at Bargain Prices? 4 Used Camera Shops in Tokyo!

Shinjuku Other Shopping
December Weather: 7-day Forecast for Tokyo and Japan (And What to Wear for the Season!)

Tokyo Station Autumn

Complete Hokkaido Fall Foliage Guide: Where are the popular spots? When is the best season to see colorful autumn leaves?

Asahikawa Autumn

In mid-September the summer heat is still at full strength in Kanto and Kansai. However in Hokkaido, koyo (autumn foliage) season begins. Let’s go take a look at the beautifully colored mountains and streets lined with colorful trees!

Japan Fashion Trend Check: Bags by #Anello are Tokyo’s Latest Must-Have Accessory!

Shibuya Clothing Stores
Makeup and Skincare Must-Buys at Best 100 Yen Shop Daiso!

100 Yen Shops
Top 10 Home, Kitchen, and Travel Goods from Japan’s Lifestyle Brand MUJI

Other Shopping
Autumn in Japan 2018: Best 8 Spots to See Fall Colors Throughout Japan!

Autumn
Tokyo’s Gorgeous Christmas Cakes of 2018, Fresh from Gransta at Tokyo Station! (Sold from November 12 to December 25, 2018)

Tokyo Station Cakes
What Do Japanese Really Buy? Top 10 Japanese Sodas at Keio Supermarket!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Grocery Stores

[MOVIE] Tokyo Joypolis: Odaiba’s Indoor Amusement Park of Thrills and Fun

Odaiba Theme Parks

An amusement park you can visit rain or shine, Tokyo Joypolis by SEGA offers three floors of exciting attractions! This indoor amusement center offers rides and virtual reality experiences that are perfect for thrill seekers, as well as countless innovative activities that pique the curiosities of all who encounter them. Travelers and locals alike visit this Tokyo hotspot for fun and thrills. LIVE JAPAN took a trip to the Tokyo Bay area of Odaiba to check out Tokyo Joypolis for ourselves, where we tried games and attractions, and even found quite a few surprises!

[MOVIE]Shodo Calligraphy: What would you write for luck in the New Year?

Odaiba Traditional Paintings
[MOVIE] Character, Harmony, and Elegance: The Art of Bonsai

Ningyocho / Monzen-Nakacho / Kasai Culture Experience
Light or Dark Matcha? Experience a Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony at Waraku-An in Tokyo

Shibuya Tea Ceremonies
[MOVIE]Become a True Gundam Pilot - Step into the P.O.D. at a Japanese Arcade!

Arcades
[MOVIE] Achieve Your Cosplay Dreams at Cosplay Studio Crown!

Akihabara Culture Experience
[MOVIE] Visiting Classic Maid Café Mai:lish

Akihabara Other Cafes and Sweets

Beyond the Guidebook - 5 Expats Talk Tokyo's Best Neighborhoods for Visitors to Stay In!

Shimokitazawa Other Townscapes

In the great, widespread concrete jungle of Tokyo, it can be overwhelming for first-time visitors to choose an area or neighborhood to stay in. Here, expats give insight into their recommendations for your accommodations and tell you about the quirks of the neighborhoods they chose to share.

Hugely Popular with Foreign Tourists in Tokyo! Check Out These 9 Popular Japanese Souvenirs for Summer 2018

Tokyo Station Other Shopping
Must-Try Before You Ride the Rails! Sapporo Station Top 10 Boxed Lunches

Sapporo / Chitose Other Restaurants
Welcome to Tokyo's Street of Youth! Top 6 Recommendations in Shimokitazawa for 2018

Shimokitazawa
10 Things to Know About Summer in Japan – From Weather to Events!

Summer
Tokyo Roppongi: 5 Most Amazing Spots at Roppongi Hills and How to Make the Best of Them!

Roppongi Gardens
Japanese Coins - Making the Most of Your Trip Without Wasting Any Yen

Tokyo Station

Meals, Manners & More: Your Ultimate Guide to Eating in Japan!

Tokyo Station Other Japanese Food

Japan has some very particular cultural rules when it comes to eating, drinking, and dining in public places. While most of them are not by any means laws, they are widely followed nonetheless. For someone visiting the country, especially for the first time, it may be hard to grasp the nuance of differences in manners and etiquette right away! Sometimes these can be very different from one’s country of origin, and for this reason, the mindful traveler will want to know about these rules beforehand.

Journey to the magnificent scenery around Mt. Rishiri (pictured on the Shiroi Koibito package)!

Wakkanai Landscapes
Amazing Rice Paddy Art! Behind the scenes of a unique modern Japanese tradition

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Other Nature
Beyond the Guidebook: 5 Expats Share Their Favorite Halloween Traditions in Japan!

Tokyo Station Autumn
Where to Stay in Odaiba: 5 Popular Hotels with Easy Access to Downtown Tokyo!

Odaiba Hotels
Trekking around Rebun - Japan’s “Island of Flowers”: Japanese flower guide!

Wakkanai
Make Your Tokyo Trip Truly Memorable! 10 Must-Do Things in Asakusa and Ueno

Asakusa Multicultural Towns

Driving in Japan: 10 Important Tips You Need to Know Before You Go

Other Sightseeing

From centuries-old cherry blossom trees to castles, tranquil temples and more, Japan’s incredible tourist sites and landmarks are world-famous. Coming to this country and visit these places that we could only see in magazines certainly makes for an amazing vacation. What most people don’t realize, though, is that Japan has much more hidden beauty than one could expect and it’s in its landscapes, country roads, beaches, and mountains. The problem is that many of these places are somewhat difficult to reach with public transportation alone. In fact, while Japan’s subway (metro) and train systems are among the best in the world, when it comes to reaching rural areas the easiest way to do it is by car. So why not spend some of your holiday driving around some of the most beautiful nature, hidden temples and more you’ll ever see? Follow along as we share 10 things you’ll want to know before you drive in Japan.