Japan

Visiting Hokkaido in Spring/Summer 2019: The Ultimate Guide to Hokkaido Weather and the Clothes You Need!
Shinjuku Mylord’s New Food Court: Checking Out Amazing, Insta-Worthy Dishes with a Korean Taste Tester and Trend Checker!
Ikebukuro Station Area Guide: Top 15 Spots When You Escape the Station's Maze!
10 Major Cities in Japan: Which One Should You Visit?
Secrets of Shopping in Japan: When is the Best Time to Shop? Full Guide to Seasonal Sales in Japan!

Hokkaido Dining: Enjoying a Bowl of Traditional Sapporo Ramen at Sumire Nakanoshima Honten

Sapporo / Chitose Ramen

You might say that Hokkaido is Japan’s isle of ramen. In fact, ramen in Sapporo, Hakodate, Asahikawa and Kushiro are known as the “Four Great Ramen of Hokkaido” and are each very popular nationwide. But out of all the different varieties of ramen in Hokkaido, the one most widely regarded is Sapporo ramen. Sumire is a particularly famous ramen shop located in the highly competitive area of Sapporo and constantly has a line of people waiting to get a bowl of their ramen. Theirs is the Sapporo ramen style with rich miso flavor soup, firm textured thick curly noodles made with eggs, and vegetables toppings such as bean sprouts. It has its roots tied to another ramen shop of the same name which established the Sapporo ramen style. And here, we'll introduce you to this famous ramen shop!!

(Aomori Japan Guide) Hiking at World Heritage Site Shirakami-Sanchi and its Untouched Beech Forest

Aomori, Hirosaki And Hachinohe Forests & Mountains
Asakusa - Tokyo's Holy Land of Characters! Adorable Moomin, Monchhichi and Astroboy Shops

Asakusa
5 Best Shops for Cheap & Yummy Japanese Snacks Along Asakusa's Nakamise Shopping Street!

Asakusa Other Restaurants
Tokyo Trip: Most Popular Spots in Chiba Suburbs (September 2019 Ranking)

Chiba Suburbs
Kyushu Day Trip: Breathtaking Sights, Scenery & Food Around Aso-Kuju in Kumamoto, Oita!

Tokyo Station Forests & Mountains
Tokyo Weather: 7-day Forecast for Tokyo and Japan (+What to Wear!)

Tokyo Station Autumn

The Curiously Unusual World of Japanese Pizza

Ueno Pizza

Just about everyone knows that the birthplace of pizza is Italy. However, where can you find the most unique pizzas in the world? For many people, the answer is Japan! It may come as a surprise, but Japan is home to some of the most interesting pizzas you can find. Pizza shops in the country regularly feature what outsiders would probably consider to be some very unusual toppings. Like many other western food imports, Japan certainly puts its own unique spin on pizza, creating pies that are curiously delicious!

Bringing Japanese History to Life: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Other Historic Sites
Kyoto Fall Sightseeing: Sights and Shops Along the Famous Philosopher's Path

Ginkakuji Temple, Nanzenji Temple Other Restaurants
Japan’s Top 30 Best-Selling Beauty Products (And Where to Find Them!)

Tokyo Station
Enjoy hands-on facilities at "Koto no Hako Kobe” at the gateway to Kobe

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano Theme Parks
Complete Hokkaido Fall Foliage Guide: Popular Spots and Best Times to See the Leaves!

Hakodate Autumn
Have the time of your life in Ginza! Three half-day plans recommended for dining, sightseeing, and shopping

Ginza

[MOVIE] DRUM TAO’S MANGEKYO – a Kaleidoscope of Taiko Drums

Shinagawa Shows

Japan’s traditional drums, taiko, conquered video games, modern pop music, and stages all over the world alike. Ranging from small to so big that they tower over whoever plays them, taiko drums have held an important place in Japanese culture ever since the 6th century. One group, however, has taken the traditional art of taiko drumming and adapted it to the global style of the 21st century in the most fascinating fashion imaginable. Meet DRUM TAO and their Martial Art of Drumming!

Learn the Art of Flower Arrangement at Ohara School of Ikebana

Harajuku Other Traditional Arts
[MOVIE] Navigating Virtual Airspace with Skyart JAPAN

Shinagawa Adventure Activities
Become a True Gundam Pilot - Stepping into the P.O.D. at a Tokyo Arcade! (Video)

Arcades
[MOVIE] Sightseeing Taxi: Tour Tokyo the Easy Way!

Odaiba Adventure Activities
Checking Out Tokyo's Samurai Museum: Get to Know the Spirit of Japan’s Ancient Warriors

Shinjuku Other Museums
[MOVIE] Achieve Your Cosplay Dreams at Cosplay Studio Crown!

Akihabara Culture Experience

Hokkaido Travel Guide: Top 5 Must-See Places in Otaru!

Sapporo / Chitose Other Architecture

Japan's northern island of Hokkaido was fully pioneered only around 150 years ago! Otaru, one of the leading port cities of Hokkaido, holds much of that history. The Otaru Canal in the port and the surrounding stone warehouses have much to tell of the city’s proud form of long ago, which paved the way to prosperity beyond Sapporo and the cultivation of Hokkaido. There are many historical buildings that still stand around the Otaru Canal from 100 years ago, which provide a nostalgic atmosphere that you can enjoy as you walk around. Here are some of the best places to check out during your visit.

It's More Dangerous AFTER an Earthquake?! Secondary Disasters and What You Need to Know
First trip to the Osaka/Umeda area? Check out these five spots!

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Downtown
Disasters, sudden illnesses and accidents: A list of useful spots in reliable tourist destinations if trouble strikes during your trip
Sushi, Snacks & More: Sampling 8 Local Treats on Tokyo’s East Side via the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line)!

Shibamata / Kita-Senju / Kameari Other Restaurants
Nikko Dining Guide: Top 3 Popular Shops You Can't Miss in Nikko!

Nikko Ramen
Amazing "Dream Sleeper" Overnight Bus Between Tokyo and Osaka Is Revolutionizing Japan Tourism!

Ikebukuro Other Sightseeing

Tasting Umaibo – Japan’s Favorite Junk Food Snack!

Tokyo Station

Practically every culture has its tempting snack foods, and Japan is no exception! Umaibo – literally, “tasty stick” – are particularly popular in the country. Made of puffed corn and coming in unique flavors, they have a suggested retail price of 10 yen (less than a dime) – easily affordable by and appealing to kids. Many Japanese likely have warm memories of when they were children and would go to a neighborhood dagashiya (candy shop) and grab either a mentai aji (walleye Pollack roe flavor) or a corn potage flavor and gobble it up on the spot!

Tohoku Japan Guide: Top 10 Scenic Spots - Geibikei, Naruko Gorge, and More!

Surrounding Areas Of Akita Gardens
Visiting a Traditional Ama Diver Hut: Enjoying an afternoon with Mie’s famous female shellfish divers!

Mie Suburbs Other Activities
Fukushima Sake Sightseeing: The Best Liquor Store in Japan! 7-time Consecutive “National New Sake Tasting Competition” Gold Prize Winner

Aizu-wakamatsu Other Japanese Food
Beyond the Guidebook - 5 Expats Share Their Favorite Secret Spots in Tokyo!

Tokyo Station Other Townscapes
Nara Travel Guide – Visiting Hasedera Temple and One of Japan’s Largest Kannon [Goddess of Mercy] Statues!

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Temples
Hyogo Guide: Check Out Japan’s Castle in the Sky! Enjoy the View from Takeda Castle Ruins

Hyogo Suburbs Castles

Visiting Tokyo in September: Best of Autumn in Tokyo

Tokyo Station Summer

Are you thinking about coming to Japan? Did you miss the summer festival season in July and August? Can you not wait until early spring for the cherry blossom parties to take over? If you are longing to come to Japan but feel like you missed a good season, you are in luck. Japan has so many great and varied things to see and do that any time is a good time to visit. Each month provides a wide range of events, attractions, tastes, natural beauty and sites to experience. Here are just some of the great things going on in September in Tokyo and surrounding areas.