Temples are a must-see for visitors to Japan. Although rural shrines and temples are experiencing declining support in recent years, pilgrims often head to Kyoto…

When Japanese Twitter user Yuta Yoshida (@yutatatatata recently visited the Tohashira Shrine located near their family home in Hyogo prefecture, they may have found the…

Who doesn’t want to win the lottery, right? In Japan, you can find Takarakuji (treasure) lottery tickets sold almost everywhere. Especially before New Year’s, they…

Tokyo Bonsai Lifestyle offers a range of impressive and unique celebrations of the traditional Japanese art of bonsai, as we saw last year with their…

In Japan, some of the most celebrated sightseeing areas are not simply tourist attractions, but what are known as “power spots”. Power spots are believed…

Stunningly gorgeous photography of Kyoto shows why it remains one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Often celebrated as a popular tourist spot…

With the abundance of awesome sightseeing spots and natural splendor in Japan, it can sometimes be difficult to narrow down a list of “must-go-to” areas…

When traveling in Japan, sometimes the most rewarding experience can come from “getting lost” in the country and finding hidden gems not promoted in guidebooks…

It’s no secret that Kyoto is a must-visit for anyone looking for beautiful scenery in Japan. Long regarded as Japan’s mecca of culture and tradition,…

For all of Japan’s natural beauty, it’s some to some particularly bone-chilling and scary spots. While many of these spooky areas have some sort of…

A new service for granting people’s wishes is starting in Japan, and is being introduced by a Buddhist monk, of all people. Source: YouTube When…

Japan is a country known for its natural beauty and pronounced seasonal scenery. There are some amazing and breathtaking spots in the country that are…