tourism

ENTERTAINMENT

Sanrio to Open “Unique” New Museum in Yamanashi Prefecture

Sanrio fans rejoice! The company has announced it's opening a new and "unique" museum in 2025 in Kai, Yamanashi Prefecture for Hello…

LIVING IN JAPAN

Tokyo Still Ranks as World’s Third Top City – Despite Its Economy

The annual Mori Memorial Foundation Institute's ranking of the world's strongest cities says Tokyo is still number three, behind London and New…

TRAVEL

Why E-Scooters Are Driving Japan Insane

E-scooters are becoming more popular in Japan. Sadly, so is scooter abuse. Users are drinking booze while scootering and even taking the…

TRAVEL

Shizuoka Mulls Steep Fee to Climb Mt. Fuji as Overtourism Continues

After seeing Yamanashi Prefecture's success with levying entrance fees on Mt. Fuji hikers, Shizokua says it'll follow suit. The prefecture says it'll…

TRAVEL

Tokyo Cooking Classes: Learn to Cook Authentic Japanese Food

Love Japanese food? Want to do something a little more hands-on while visiting Tokyo? Here's why you should consider a cooking class…

TRAVEL

Be a Japanese High Schooler in New Tourist Experience

Wanna attend a Japanese high school like in your favorite anime? A company in Japan is inviting tourists to attend an abandoned…

TRAVEL

Four Reasons to Hire a Japan Tour Guide

Coming to Japan? Want to experience the country outside of the tourist traps? Here's how a tour guide can unlock experiences you…

CULTURE

Resellers Turn Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary Exhibit into Chaos

A new exhibit honoring Hello Kitty on her 50th anniversary devolved into chaos in Tokyo thanks to resellers looking to make a…