The Material and Consequential Cost of Tattoos in Japan

Tattoos in Japan often merge traditional Japanese style art and local beliefs, making them quite unique. Because of the social stigma associated with tattoos, getting one in Japan may have a few twist...

Culture manners/etiquette rules

Connection away from home: Online forum for foreigners living in Japan

Living in a foreign country such as Japan could be challenging for some. However, the emergence of various platforms allow people to be connected and be helpful to one another. Online forum platforms ...

Life communication worry/concern question

Take the Night! Experience the Osaka Nightlife

Osaka is home to many venues for travelers interested in its exciting nightlife, but finding the right one may prove quite difficult in the vast city, for many can be dubbed best. Fear not! Here are s...

Travel Osaka Prefecture

Discover the city anew with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

See Tokyo in a completely different view, both literally and figuratively. Discover the prided architecture of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, to which it by itself is a tourist attraction...

Travel sightseeing Tokyo

The best market experience in Kyoto: Handicrafts, Street foods, and antique stalls

You can't claim to have had the full Kyoto experience if you haven’t visited its popular markets while in Japan. Kyoto markets for the locals have adapted to the tourist crowds, both local a...

Travel market Kyoto Prefecture

All About Sushi and Sushi Restaurants in Kyoto

Kyoto is one of the prime tourist destinations in Japan as it boasts plenty of unique experiences and sights. It’s famous for having the more traditional aspects of Japanese tradition, and it bo...

Travel Kyoto Prefecture sushi

A Guide to Spring in Japan and Things to Do

Many travelers visit Japan during spring simply because of the various activities and sceneries. Spring events, seasonal fruits, or the simple traveling convenience, Japan is especially accommodating ...

Travel spring season event

Walking down one Thousand Torii for Prosperity: a guide of Fushimi Inari Taisha

Going through travel guides of Kyoto, you’ve probably seen the thousand red gates and perhaps even have taken pictures; however, there’s so much more to explore at Fushimi Inari Taisha alo...

Travel temple day trip World Heritage Site festival history sightseeing tradition Kyoto Prefecture Kansai (Kinki) Region popular nature For those living in Japan For those not living in Japan

Time travel back to Edo Japan in an hour from Tokyo: a Guide of Kawagoe

Have you ever imagined yourself walking through the narrow streets during Edo Japan in traditional clothing? For options other than the Nikko Edo Wonderland in Kanto, pay a visit to Kawagoe that is on...

Travel history sightseeing tradition Tokyo Kanto Region

A Gateway for International Students in Japan, Waseda University

A renowned private university in Japan, Waseda University has also proven itself in the field of research. The university barred its boldness with the Waseda Vision 150, and in recent times geared its...

Study study abroad international student university/college