On Sunday, March 10th, headlines across the globe notified people of the very saddening accident involving Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, which ended up plummeting minutes after takeoff. The crash resulted in the deaths of all 157 on board. The accident is still under investigation, but that has not stopped people, airlines, and governments around the…
An IC (Integrated Circuit) card is a handy card that anyone staying in a city in Japan should have. They are easy to get and can be used in a variety of ways. Someone who is traveling around the city for a day will probably use their IC card at least once. So what is…
It`s almost winter here, in Japan and it already smells like holiday, snow, stale air, oranges and cinnamon. The temperature keeps decreasing as days go by and we feel the need to make ourselves fuzzy and warm, rolling up in the soft shaggy blanket with our fluffy socks on while having a sip of hot…
When you say the word “Chiba” or “Narita” to most foreigners, images of Japan’s largest international airport comes immediately to mind, along with that mad rush foreigners make to catch their plane. Yet, if you say Narita or Chiba to most Japanese, you might hear two diverse descriptions – the first, of course is the…
Japanese gardens condense the beauty of Japan into one place. There are even beautiful Japanese gardens with local charm like you won’t find in the big city on the route from Narita Airport to Ueno, Tokyo. Come visit these secret gardens unknown to most travelers! 1. Chiba Prefecture Makuhari Seaside Park: Mihama-en Photo provided by…
Taking a walk through areas with a traditional Japanese atmosphere will make for an unforgettable experience during your vacation. There are spots between Narita Airport and Ueno, Tokyo with a strong historic atmosphere and lots of local charm that you definitely can’t see in the big city. Come take a walk around town and see…
Hot springs are sure to be a highlight of your trip to Japan. You may think they are too far out in the countryside for a visit, but in fact, there are many hot springs between Narita Airport and Ueno, Tokyo. Here we introduce two hot springs loved by locals! 1. Teganuma Hot Spring: Manten…
Majestic shrines and temples loved by locals can be found on the way from Narita Airport to Ueno, Tokyo. Here we introduce two such temples that you should take a moment to see on your journey. 1. Naritasan Shinshoji Temple Kozo Hikage (Fuller, Inc.) The vividly colored three-story pagoda, beautiful temple architecture, and aroma of…
On the route from Narita Airport to Ueno, Tokyo, which is surrounded by beautiful nature, there are actually many facilities offering interactive experiences where you can get in touch with nature. Here we introduce two such facilities that are popular among locals. 1. Narita Dream Dairy Farm Photo provided by Chiba Prefecture The ultimate farm…
The land between Narita Airport and Ueno, Tokyo is actually home to a thriving agricultural industry, which produces many of the vegetables consumed in the Tokyo Metropolitan area. Here we introduce two gourmet direct sales shops that carry a huge selection of fresh local vegetables and food products safe for consumption. The local food you…
