Culture Giant Cat Wins the Hearts of Many in Shinjuku Caleb Cello A new innovative cat billboard is making noise (quite literally) in Japan. A new state of the art 3D cat in Tokyo was recentl...
Culture Overtourism in Japan: How Bad Is It? Ryan Noble Overtourism in Japan—how bad is it? What are the effects? What can you do to lessen the effects, and where should you go inst...
Culture Ghibli Museum: How To Get Tickets (2026 Guide) Ryan Noble How to get tickets to the Ghibli Museum? Here's your guide, showing you how to get Ghibli Museum tickets within or outside of...
Culture Tokyo's National Treasures - Archaeology Sleiman Azizi Tokyo is home to many archaeological National Treasures. Made up of finds dating back thousands of years, Tokyo National Muse...
Culture Which Kyoto Day Trip? Euan Prentis If you have only a limited time in Kyoto an want to see more of the Kensai region, it can be difficult to decide where to go....
Culture Arakawa City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Gritty Arakawa City Ward is home to many unique temples and shrines. Some of them include Enmei-ji, Ishihama Shrine, Seiganji...
7 Yakushiji Temple, Nara Anne Lauenroth Yakushiji Temple in Nara is one of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples, featuring a pagoda from the 8th century.
Culture A National Special Natural Monument in Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Tokyo's sole representative on the nation's Special Natural Monument listing is an 800-year old cherry tree stump. Though the...
Culture Fussa City - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Even with the overwhelming US military presence, Fussa City can still offer a museum and gallery or two to visit. These inclu...
Culture Nakano City Ward - Landmarks & History Sleiman Azizi Nakano City Ward is home to a decidedly down-to-earth and independent vibe. Its many landmarks and historical spots include t...
