Aomori is popular for ferry boats as it is considered a port town at the northernmost part of Honshu. It is also known for Nebuta Matsuri, one of the largest Japanese festivals held in summer. The place is perfect if you’d like to indulge in abundant nature and ancient atmosphere. Besides scenic landscapes, it also…

Japan attracts thousands of tourists yearly and its capital is surely the most visited city. Popular spots include temples, skyscraper districts, and a lot of shopping areas. However, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea have many crowds coming from abroad every year and statistics show up that the number of visitors grew up considerably. A post…

Bangs are hugely popular in Japan among girls and women (and some men, too). Walk down any street in Tokyo, sit in any coffee shop, or take any train during rush hour, and it is likely that most of the women or girls you will see have bangs in various shapes and styles. Japanese women…

Japanese women are generally considered to be very beautiful. A lot is attributed to good skin care, therefore the ‘secret’ beauty products hold the key to a natural look. Beauty is important, but many people forget omit or simply forget using makeup. Abroad, the excessive use of makeup is generally frowned upon. But talking about…

If you’ve ever been to the cities of Tokyo and Osaka, you’ll notice the melody being played when trains are about to arrive and depart from stations. They are called train departure melodies or “hassha merodii” in Japanese. These jingles that whisk commuters on their way were actually made by Japanese composer Minoru Mukaiya, who…

Did you know that Japan is one of the largest consumers of coffee in the world? You’ll see why once you stroll down the streets of cities like Tokyo. It is said that there are more than 7 million cafe-style restaurants in the country. In line with this, an event called the “Tokyo Cafe Show”…

Did you know that Japan has one of the world’s most prolific fashion designers? Her name is Yumi Katsura, popular for her stunning wedding dresses that are considered modern masterpieces. She is also known for showcasing the most expensive wedding dress to date, which is valued at one billion Japanese yen. Find out more about…

Finally, the longest food ever is now available in Japan! Thanks to LONG! LONGER!! LONGEST!!!, which has recently opened last March 2018 in Takeshita Street, Harajuku, people in Japan can now buy the “longest” soft cream, tornado potato, churros, and cotton candy. Check it out! Instagram-Worthy Food jp.fotolia.com/ Takeshita Street in Harajuku is famous for…

In Japan this May 2018? Make the most of your time by joining these two interesting activities in Tokyo which can fulfill your passion for art and food. They are both attended by many locals and tourists so you shouldn’t miss them as well! 1. Roppongi Art Night 2018 Roppongi Art Night is a one-night…

Japan used to be a closed society for 300 years. People in the past were forbidden to learn about other country’s culture. Later on, it became open to the rest of the world and Japan started displaying an undiscriminating love for all things foreign. Such is the case for the Little World Museum of Man,…