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Osaka: Discover the Best of the Japanese Metropolis
On an hour-long train ride from Nara to Osaka, the once peaceful landscape turns into a genuine bliss of neon lights. Osaka is clearly a denser city than Nara and Kyoto. On top of that, I made the mistake of coming here during a Chinese holiday, a week to be precise....
How to meet the Yakuza (if you dare)
There are hundreds of things to see and do in Japan – try some real sushi, climb Mount Fuji, explore the ancient temples of Kyoto or watch the monkeys bathe in the hot springs of Nagano. But if, like me, you've seen way too many gangster movies, you might also have...
Eye on Saitama, Japan
North of Tokyo in Saitama The Suburb of Saitama Driving through the suburbs of Tokyo, the roadside is dotted with familiar sites such as: an auto body shop, a town barber and clusters of modest suburban houses, each with a lone fruit tree in the front yard. It could...
Japan Week Festival at Grand Central Terminal
NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Japan Week, a public-private partnership that promotes Japanese culture, food and beverages to encourage tourism to Japan, today announced its 2013 program that will take place at Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall on March...
Tsukiji Market Tuna Auction Observation Area to Be Reopened Mid-January
Tsukiji Market Tuna Auction Observation Area has Reopened The tuna auction observation area of the Tsukiji Market, which has been temporarily closed to visitors to help ensure greater safety and efficiency for those working over the busy New Year season, has resumed...
How to Stay in Japan’s Ryokan
A View of the Ryokan Ryokan Basics Traditional Japanese inns, or ryokans, originated in the Edo period (1603-1868), but are still alive and well today in the island nation, allowing modern day travelers to experience centuries-old customs, like sleeping...
Japan’s New Tourism Landmarks
(New York, NY, November 3, 2011) -- Japan’s recent new tourism landmarks will signify Japan’s cultural and industrial richness. Cherishing the unique history as well as advancing the efficient technology, the new facilities showcase Japan’s both past and...
Visit Japan’s New Family Destinations
(New York, NY, November 9, 2011) -- With large varieties of cultural attractions, Japan awaits family travelers. There will be more facilities opening in Japan in the coming year that will entertain both young and old. CMAGLEV and Railway Park Known as the country...
Updates From Tokyo
(New York, NY, September 22, 2011) -- Japan’s capital city never stops in fall and winter. Tokyo, where old and new cohabits, evolves with more innovative, cultural and creative facilities. Be Magical at the Tokyo DisneySea: The Tokyo DisneySea ® Park, a part of...
New World Heritage Sites in Japan
New York, NY, July 20, 2011: Thanks to its rich history and nature, Japan has already been recognized as a country with many UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites with 14 designated destinations. Additional two locations came into the international spotlight as added to...
A Message From the Governor of Tokyo
Dear Friends, It gives me great pleasure to send you the message from Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara, explaining the current situation in Tokyo three months after the tragedy of the Great East Japan Earthquake. The Governor of Tokyo delivered a message to welcome...
