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With locations this convenient, who needs an itinerary? Lift ticket selections for popular ski slopes
Zao Onsen 2-Day Plan: Snow Monsters and Fairytale Landscapes in Japan’s Winter Paradise
Snow in Kyoto: These 10 Fantastic Snowy Winter Views Will Have You Dreaming!
Cooperation in efforts against COVID-19 (Transportation Operators)
Dog Sledding, Snowmobiling & More! 6 Fun Hokkaido Winter Activities You Can Enjoy
32 Things to Do in Ueno Tokyo: Must-see Spots for Sightseeing, Shopping, and Fun!

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The Pollen Came Early This Year! Read How Foreign Residents Were Surprised By Hay Fever in Japan

Tokyo Station Spring

It may still be cold weather, but it seems the allergy season has arrived already. On January 22, 2020, the Japan Weather Association released info that the Japanese cedar and cypress pollen season in Tokyo will start in early February. This peak is longer than usual and will last from late February to late March. People with allergies have probably already noticed. But what about tourists? I interviewed foreign people living in Japan about hay fever. I was able to hear the bitter truth about their hay fever in Japan. (Comments are the respondent's personal opinion)

Fun in The Sun! Top 10 Things to do in Summer in Osaka

Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi Summer
5 Best Souvenir Shops Near Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Taisha

Fushimi, Uji Gift Shops
Inakadate Japan: This Rural Japanese Village Grows Epic Rice Paddy Art to Attract Tourists!

Other Surrounding Areas Of Aomori Other Contemporary Arts
'That Kind of Freaked Me Out...' Osaka Tourism Shocks for Visitors to Japan!

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Other Sightseeing
Traditional Japanese or Western Fusion? Cheap & Tasty Dinners at Japan’s 7-Eleven!

Convenience Stores
Japanese Souvenir Jackets: Where To Buy Classy Sukajan Jackets in Tokyo!

Ueno Clothing Stores

'MEAT&WINE': Fantastic Eats at Crazy Cheap Prices in Tokyo’s Shinjuku!

Shinjuku Other Restaurants

This cool and casual meat bar in Nishi Shinjuku is the perfect place to chill with great food and great wine in the heart of Tokyo! Diamond Dining Co., Ltd. has opened their new “MEAT & WINE Wine Hall Glamour NEXT Nishi Shinjuku” where you can sip wine at crazy low prices, starting at 60 yen. Let's see what they have in store for us!

Shimokitazawa Guide: Fashion Walk Around Tokyo’s Artsy Neighborhood!

Shimokitazawa Old Towns (Shitamachi)
Thoughts of a Sunnier Time: 5 Japan Expats Share Their Top Summer Food Selections

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Summer
What Do Japanese Buy at the Supermarket? Top 10 Quirky Japanese Drinks!

Tokyo Station Grocery Stores
Narita Airport Hotels: 3 Accommodations for Every Budget!

Narita Hotels
Daiso, Japan’s Famous 100-Yen Store: Top 7 Fancy Souvenirs on a Budget!

Tokyo Station 100 Yen Shops
Cool Japan Souvenirs: 10 Reasons You’ll Want a Japanese Furoshiki Wrap!

Tokyo Station Other Shopping

[MOVIE] Navigating Virtual Airspace with Skyart JAPAN

Shinagawa Adventure Activities

Have you always wanted to fly through the skies while controlling a jet? You now have the chance to make your dream a reality! Skyart JAPAN offers hyper-realistic flight simulation for everyone from beginners to professional pilots. Take a closer look at SkyArt’s state of the art headquarters located in Shinagawa, Tokyo and see how I fared in the cockpit for my very own private lesson!

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

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

Shinagawa Shows
Learn the Art of Flower Arrangement at Ohara School of Ikebana

Harajuku Other Traditional Arts
Become a True Gundam Pilot - Stepping into the P.O.D. at a Tokyo Arcade! (Video)

Arcades
Say Hello to Kitty and Friends at Tokyo’s Cutest Train Station!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Pop Culture
[MOVIE] A Japanese Drum Experience at TAIKO-LAB

Shibuya Other Sightseeing

Perfect for Families on a Budget! Top 5 Places in Shibuya you Can Enjoy For Free

Shibuya Other Sightseeing

Shibuya is known as the “young people’s town” and because of its easy access from any part of the city, it is an area offering great places to shop, eat, and just have fun. It doesn’t matter whether you are a day or night person, there is something for everyone and it is especially popular with foreign visitors. And did you know that this area has several fun spots that don’t cost any money? We will tell you about some of these 5 free places in Shibuya that you definitely will not want to miss!

The Complete Guide to Haneda Airport Arrival Lobby

Haneda Other Sightseeing
How to Choose Your 2020 Tokyo Hotel: Top 5 Neighborhoods Recommended by International Residents

Shimokitazawa Other Townscapes
How to Eat Sushi: the Complete Guide to Japan’s Most Famous Food

Sushi
Guide to Ginza Itoya: The Century-Old Stationery Store

Ginza Other Shopping
Tokyo Station’s Souvenir Sales Ranking – Most Popular Items Under $10!

Tokyo Station Other Shopping
Lake Biwa Hotels: 5 Top Accommodations and Resorts in Shiga Prefecture!

Otsu, Kusatsu Hotels

Exploring the 8 Views of Muroran and Cape Chikyu in Japan's Wild North

Noboribetsu / Lake Toya Other Sightseeing

Muroran City in Hokkaido is a city that prospered from the steel industry. Muroran Port is famous for its night view of the factory, but there are also many other scenic spots and spectacular natural settings such as Cape Chikyu and Tokkarisho. Muroran Hachikei translated into English literally means "8 Views of Muroran" and they are the best 8 of all the sights selected in a poll by the general public. While relatively close to Noboribetsu Onsen and Lake Toya, Muroran Hachikei has gone relatively unnoticed until recently when it has begun to attract attention as a tourist spot, one that is especially popular with many photography buffs. In this article we will introduce courses for the best way to see these 8 spots by car.

Osaka Castle Guide: Inside Japan's Most Visited Castle (Access, Things to Do)

Osaka Castle, Tenmabashi, Kyobashi Castles
3 Famous Ramen Shops in Yamagata - Japan's "Ramen Prefecture"!

Surrounding Areas Of Yamagata Ramen
Even Japanese People Don’t Know That?! 11 Secrets About Mt. Fuji, the Symbol of Japan

Mt. Fuji Forests & Mountains
'What is Tofu Anyway?' Everything You Need to Know About Tofu

Sapporo / Chitose
Japan Awesome Bar Guide: Inside 9 of Tokyo's Best Bars!

Shibuya Bars & Pubs
Choya Kyoto: Making Traditional Umeshu Plum Wine and Ume Syrup at Kyoto's Specialty Shop

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple Food Shops

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.