When it comes to clothes, food, electronics, anime merchandise, arts and crafts, and other goods, Tokyo is a haven of shopping districts that offer these products and more. On your next trip to this bustling Japanese metropolis, make sure to include the following shopping areas in your itinerary to get authentic Japanese souvenirs for your [...]

The Narita Express is a transportation option offered by the Japan Rail Company for visitors travelling between the Narita International Airport and Tokyo. Using the JR Pass on the Narita Express Usually, travellers choose to set the activation date of their Japan Rail Pass a day or two after they arrive in Japan (a decision that [...]

The peak tourist season in Japan coincides with the months of April and May as locals and foreigners flock to view the beautiful and magnificent blossoming of the Sakura, a Japanese Cherry tree. The following are highly recommended places for cherry blossom viewing: Shinjuku Gyoen A few minutes’ walk from Shinjuku Station, the Shinjuku Gyoen [...]

Exploring Tokyo does not always have to be expensive. The following are some free or cheap activities to enjoy while visiting Tokyo: Take walks in some of the city’s gardens and parks Tokyo offers various scenic parks where people can enjoy a jog, picnic, or just relax. Some of the best gardens in the city [...]

If travelling to Japan in winter, do not miss out on the winter illumination experience that has become a major tourist draw of various cities throughout the country. The following are some of the most popular winter illumination spots that you should check out: Tokyo Shiodome – Called the Caretta Illumination, Shiodome becomes an ocean [...]