Japan is truly a place of great amusement parks, though sadly many were abandoned after the Japanese bubble. However, there are still many amusement parks worth visiting even if they are not located anywehre near the big cities of Tokyo or Osaka. Porto Europa is one of these amusement parks. Located in in Wakayama Prefecture,…
What do Anaheim, Orlando, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong, and Shanghai have in common? If one were only thinking the powerful cities of Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, many answers would emerge; but adding Orlando and Anaheim to the mix narrows down the options. Sure, many tourists consider Anaheim to be part of Los Angeles…
The 35th anniversary of Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan continues with various seasonal activities to make your visit a truly memorable one. Spectacular special events are lined up which you will surely enjoy with your family, friends, or special someone. Check out the “Happiest Celebration!” events for the rest of 2018 below! 1. Disney Tanabata…
Good news for all Studio Ghibli fans out there! Japan has a new attraction coming up that is surely going to be one of the must-visit places in the country soon. A new theme park completely dedicated to Ghibli animation is in the works, ready to be public in a few years. Finally, what fans…
The happiest place in Japan is celebrating its 35th anniversary this 2018 and it will be a whole year of celebration and fun for Disney fans at Tokyo Disney Resort. Kicking off on April 15, 2018, right until March 25, 2019, Tokyo Disney has a plethora of festivities and events lined up for people of…
Are you a Sailor Moon fan? If you are, then you’ll surely be glad to hear that a Sailor Moon 4D attraction will be available at Universal Studios Japan from March 16 until June 24, 2018! The 4D show will be based on its original story which has never been shown on television. Complete with…
Have you ever been or heard of Huis Ten Bosch (ハウステンボス)? This Dutch-style theme park got its name, which literally means “house in the woods,” from one of the three official residences of the Dutch royal family. It is the largest theme park in Japan featuring a wide variety of old Dutch-style buildings that house…
Himeji. By just looking at the word, most people will only think of one thing.. Himeji Castle. Himeji Castle is a stunning castle that was bestowed the title of a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as “One of Japan’s three premier castles”. Himeji Castle is definitely worth a visit. However, despite these bold titles,…
Fuji-Q Highland (富士急ハイランド) is a popular amusement park in Japan which has been attracting several day-trippers from Tokyo (東京). Though it is not that famous compared to Tokyo Disneyland (東京ディズニーランド), it offers heart-pounding and thrilling rides which plummet down from tall heights. This summer 2017, it has introduced Fuji-Q Wanland (富士急わんランド), an event that allows…
Hirakata Park (ひらかたパーク) in Osaka (大阪) is considered as one of the most popular and oldest theme parks in Japan. It opened in 1910 and has continuously competed with several other amusement parks in the country such as Universal Studios Japan (ユニバーサルスタジオジャパン), Tokyo Disneyland (東京ディズニーランド) and DisneySea (ディズニーシー), and Sanrio Puroland (サンリオピューロランド). It managed to…