How to Watch Baseball in Japan: Tickets, Seats & Game Day
Quick answer: Watching baseball in Japan is one of the easiest ways to experience a huge, joyful piece of modern Japanese culture. The regular NPB season generally runs from late…
Hidden Gems Japan Editorial Team
Shohei Ohtani Oshu Itinerary: A One-Day Hometown Route
Quick answer: Oshu is not a theme park built around Shohei Ohtani. That is exactly why I like it. This small city in Iwate is his real hometown, and the…
Japan in Autumn: 7 Places Beyond Kyoto
Seven rewarding autumn destinations beyond Kyoto—from Oirase and Naruko to the Kiso Valley and Shikoku—with honest advice on timing, transport and crowds.
National Foundation Day in Japan: Understanding Kenkoku Kinen no Hi
Many countries celebrate their sense of nationhood with different terms such as Independence Day, National Day, Republic Day or Revolution Day. Each term reflects a unique historical story. In Japan,…
Spogomi: Japan’s Most Unexpected Competitive Sport
On the streets of Tokyo, something unusual is happening. Teams huddle, strategize, and sprint—not toward a finish line or a goalpost, but toward discarded cans, cigarette butts, and plastic bottles.…
Jazz Kissa: Tokyo’s Hidden Musical Sanctuaries
Between the towering skyscrapers of Tokyo and the neon glow of Shinjuku, a nearly forgotten Japanese cultural tradition thrives—Jazz Kissa, intimate café-bars dedicated to the serious appreciation of jazz music.…
Hello Kitty Shinkansen Ended in 2026: What to Know
Important 2026 update: the Hello Kitty Shinkansen completed its final scheduled run on May 17, 2026. It is no longer possible to book or ride this train. If you have…
Magome-juku Guide: Nakasendo Hike to Tsumago
Affiliate disclosure: This page contains selected booking links. We may earn a commission from an eligible purchase at no additional cost to you. How affiliate links work.Quick decisionBest forTravelers choosing…
Daisetsuzan National Park: The Wild Heart of Hokkaido 🌋🏔️
Where Japan’s wilderness whispers, and the gods still roam the mountains. In the northern soul of Hokkaido, far from neon cities and crowded resorts, lies a place untouched by time…
Honzawa Onsen: Japan’s Highest Open-Air Bath Above the Clouds
Quick decisionBest forExperienced hikers planning a remote mountain onsen staySkip ifYou need an easy-access or weather-proof bath visitTime requiredPlan around the hike and an overnight stayCar neededNo for the final…