According to the Japanese Lunar Calendar, ‘Setsubun’ (literally ‘seasonal division’ in English) is the day before the arrival of spring, or the day that sits between winter and spring, dividing the two seasons. It is celebrated on February 3rd usually as a part of the Spring Festival (Haru Matsuri) across Japan at all shrines and…

Akihabara, also known as Akiba, is a district of Tokyo which attracts people for its stunning neon streets and fun gaming culture. Commonly referred to as the Electric Town of Tokyo, this area is filled to the brim with electronics shops, gaming arcades, maid cafes, and a selection of unique restaurants and bars. Visitors can…

Asakusa District in Taito is a hugely popular area of Tokyo known for its traditional restaurants and historic sights. Visitors flock to this area to get a real sense of Japanese history and culture, and can also access other spots easily from this area, including Tokyo Sky Tree. One of the most well-known spots is…

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…

Japan has many celebrations and traditions that are relatively unknown by those outside the country. New Year is celebrated differently to the West, and in February, there is an old tradition that is still enjoyed by families, groups of friends, and even co-workers to this day. February is a busy month for events in Japan.…

Tokyo, the dream city of many travelers, has a lot to offer and so it can be quite confusing to choose which places to visit, especially when you only have a day to spend. The intracity transport may also be way too expensive to use if you don’t plan properly. So here is a guide…

Although Tokyo is more affordable than other large cities such as London, Oslo, and New York, the capital of Japan is still considered a pretty expensive city. Most people who work in Tokyo live in the outskirts or surrounding areas such as Kawasaki or Chiba because the rent is so expensive. If you plan to…

A capital city basked in both traditional and modern Japanese culture at every glance, Tokyo’s diverse neighbourhoods all have a unique charm ready to be discovered and endless places to stay to provide you with the base to do so. Japan’s reputation for good hospitality, politeness and cleanliness holds true for a lot of its…

Asakusa (浅草) is a district in Taito-ku (台東区), Tokyo (東京) that is home to many historical and modern sights, making it one of the most popular go-to destinations for visitors to Japan. The area is home to various department stores, restaurants, affordable youth hostels, and the famous Senso-ji (浅草寺) Temple, which is the oldest Buddhist…

Asakusa is known for being one of the few areas of Tokyo which have retained a sense of a bygone era with the Sensoji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest, attracting a daily influx of tourists. One way to escape the tourists but still enjoy the area is to head to Bar Six, just a stone’s throw from…