True, there are plenty of snowfields anywhere around the world, but they’re nothing like the ones in Japan, where the delicate snows are soft…
Category: Japan
2019 Shirakawago Light-up: The Ultimate Travel Guide
Hooray! The official dates of light-up events in Shirakawago and Gokayama have been announced, and we just can’t bear to miss the opportunity this…
Creepiest Asian Folktales and Curses To Keep You Awake at Night
Vampires, witches, Frankenstein, and mummies… Every Halloween, these are the common daunting monsters and evil spirits that crawl out from their graves to celebrate…
Japan Food Map: A Guide to Each Prefecture’s Food Specialty
It’s time for a food trip! And guess where we’re going? The Land of the Rising Sun (and the land of maybe the best…
Increase Your Holiday Cheer by Visiting Christmas Markets in Tokyo!
Christmas is just around the corner and the Japanese seem to know how to celebrate this special holiday on a whole new level —…
Stunning Temples, Maple Leaves and Deer: Nara 1-Day Autumn Itinerary
Oh deer, oh deer, oh deer! What better way to travel back in time and experience the magic of fall in Japan than to…
5 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Japan
First-timers and well-seasoned travelers alike flock to Japan, the beautiful Land of the Rising Sun, for good reason. Whether it’s the eclectic charm of…
Wanna Do Everything in Japan but Have a Limited Budget?
Skyscanner contributor and traveler, Norina Masaki shares personal lessons and secrets gleaned from being a local and a backpacker in Japan. Japan has a…
Autumn Colors in Kyoto: 10 Best Leaf Peeping Spots
Visit Kyoto, Japan’s oldest city, to uncover the best of autumn and traditional Japanese architecture. Kyoto is home to a myriad of beautiful Buddhist…
Fall in Hokkaido: Top 5 Activities To Enjoy The Autumn Season
Visit Hokkaido and be one of the first to view fall foliage in Japan. Hokkaido’s fall seasons starts in September and runs until November.…
