Ice cream is, to many, one of the greatest pleasures in Life! So many tempting varieties exist all over the world, and wherever the country your are in, Ice cream is widely adopted by the majority. In Japan, ice cream is extremely popular. Despite not being a traditional dessert or snack, you can now find…
Tokyo is famous for being an expensive city, so just imagine living in the dandiest part of it. Many tourists in Japan are familiar with the busy areas of Shibuya and Shinjuku, but these are just a few among the hundreds of neighborhoods in Tokyo. Here is a list of six expensive and beautiful suburbs…
Randoseru is the iconic Japanese school bag which can often be seen sported by elementary school children. The bags are sturdy and large, and they are used to store books and stationery to bring to school. You may even see them sported in comic books such as Doraemon. Just recently, Lexus released this new and…
Tokyo Station is found in the heart of the Japanese capital. Right next to the Marunouchi area, you’ll find yourself surrounded by some of the picturesque skyscrapers of Tokyo that hide away chic eating and drinking establishments but within a short walk of the ever beautiful Tokyo Imperial Palace. As one of the most accessible…
Kyoto is one of the most visited cities in Japan. With its 1600 temples, maintained cultures such as the Japanese tea ceremony, geisha, and kimono, and a huge amount of things to do, it remains as one of the country’s most popular destinations to visit. Many people stop over for a day or two on…
Shizuoka (静岡) is a beautiful prefecture in central Japan, boasting warm weather and home to the iconic tallest mountain in the country, Mt. Fuji (富士山). The southern peninsula, Izu (伊豆), is famous for its gorgeous beaches and hot spring resorts. Shizuoka is easily reachable from Tokyo (東京), and is popular among visitors for its breathtaking…
Roppongi (六本木) is one of the most popular districts in Tokyo (東京) for its vibrant nightlife and foreigner-friendly bars and nightclubs. Roppongi Hills is a popular spot for shopping and services, and the area enjoys an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and bars for a wide range of tastes. Roppongi is home to plenty of things…
Take a look at a map of Tokyo and it’s easy to come to the conclusion that the areas around Tokyo Station are the centre of Japan’s capital. However, dig a little deeper and you will soon find that Shibuya is the real centre of the city. The capital of shopping, youth culture, and one…
Hokkaido (北海道) is the most northerly of Japan’s islands. Celebrated for its abundant nature and distinct four seasons, you can enjoy the dramatic changes in scenery from incredible snow-covered treetops in winter to beautiful white and pink cherry blossom in spring to cooler temperatures in summer offering relief from the heat of the rest of…
If you’re looking for both convenience and peace and quiet, Akasaka (赤坂) is one of the best places to stay in Tokyo (東京). While this business district is a little out of the main buzz of Tokyo, you can be sped into the bustling streets of Shibuya (渋谷), Shinjuku (新宿) and Asakusa (浅草) within no…
