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The 5 Worst Parts of Tokyo, According to Your Taxi Driver | Special Edition: Bathrooms...The pandemic only exacerbated the issue of convenient bathrooms in Tokyo, but is it really so greedy of me to ask this much?
The 5 Worst Parts of Tokyo, According to Your Taxi Driver | ⑤ SetagayaThe very last installment in this series - a place packed with residential neighborhoods and more. Thanks for sticking with me until the end... you must be a very curious reader!
What Is a Michi-no-Eki? | 3 of Japan's Best Highway Rest Stop “Road Stations”Japanese road trips are a dream thanks to all the local fun of these roadside rest stops!
The 5 Worst Parts of Tokyo, According to Your Taxi Driver | ④ ChiyodaThe heart of Japan is really a terrifying place.
Japan Has More of These Than Convenience Stores - Do You Know What?There are more than 68,000 of these establishments across Japan, numbering more than even convenience stores. What could Japan need more than convenience!?
Japanese Fan-Cooled Clothing Evolves From Workwear to FashionIn Japan's humid summers, these delightfully cool ”fan-equipped“ styles are just the thing to keep the heat at bay. Will they be the next big trend in practical fashion?
The 5 Worst Parts of Tokyo, According to Your Taxi Driver | ③ RoppongiEven long after leaving the taxi business, I still stay away. Sorry Roppongi.
Suica & Pasmo Sales Put on Pause ・ What to Do When You Get to JapanHow should tourists get around in Japan? With standard Suica and Pasmo transportation cards off the market, it's time to look for alternatives.
Japan's 5 Best Tanabata Festivals in 2023・ Summer Events, Japanese Folklore, and a...These summer festivals around Japan are inspired by the literally star-crossed lovers of Japanese legend.
The 5 Worst Parts of Tokyo, According to Your Taxi Driver | ② GinzaGinza is easy to love, but the truth is, this Tokyo neighborhood is secretly terrifying (for your taxi driver).
The 5 Worst Parts of Tokyo, According to Your Taxi Driver | ① ShinjukuShinjuku, the city that never sleeps. There's certainly enough demand for taxis in this part of Tokyo, so why is your taxi driver really hoping you won't ask!?
Asakusa's 2023 Sanja Festival Is Almost Upon Us!This Japanese festival happens every spring, and it's about to start!
What To Do When Earthquakes Strike in Japan | 4 Japanese Safety Tips for TravelersWorried about the recent earthquakes in Tokyo and Ishikawa? Here’s what to do when the ground starts to shake beneath you.
Is She a Geisha, Maiko, or Geiko? | Meet the Maiko of KyotoMaiko, geisha, or even geiko - these artisans have long been a part of preserving Japan's traditional arts, and you can still meet them in Kyoto!
Release Date for Studio Ghibli's Latest Miyazaki Film “How Do You Live?” Finally...Ghibli's beloved director Miyazaki has come out of retirement for this new animated feature, which finally has a set release date!
Must-Have Japanese Disaster Kit Items to Prepare You for Any EmergencyProne to typhoons and earthquakes, when it comes to putting together a disaster kit and preparing for emergencies, Japan is king.
Tokuyama Zoo Adds “The World's Most Beautiful Monkey” to the FamilyThese monkeys are bringing their saucy red boots and smoldering gazes to Yamaguchi this summer.
Tanabata in Tokyo ・ Festivals, Yukata, & Traditional Fun!With all the romance of a starry night, Tokyo is filled with ways to enjoy Tanabata!
Japan's Day of the Ox ・ Eat Your Eel for a Traditional Boost of Summertime EnergyThe Midsummer Day of the Ox isn't quite a holiday, but in Japan, it's an excuse for good food!
10 Surprising (& Strange) Sanrio Characters You’ve Never Heard Of, but Need to KnowSanrio's lineup includes stars like Hello Kitty and Gudetama, but they've made a lot of characters over the years, some of them are a little wackier than you'd expect.
Tokyo's Yamanote Train Line to Go Automatic for the First Time with Passengers, Bringing...Most Tokyo travelers probably won't notice a difference, but JR and Japanese train lovers are excited for this big change.
A Guide to Goshuin ・ Let These Traditional Seals Guide You Through the Shrines and...Each stamp, and each line of calligraphy, makes each goshuin a beautiful memento of the shrines and temples found all around Japan.
What's a Kominka? Explore the Beauty of Japan's Traditional Houses (and Stay the Night!)Kominka are houses with old-fashioned atmosphere and the best of Japanese architecture, and thankfully, some of them are still around.
What Is Setsubun? A Guide to Japan's Demon-Filled Bean-Throwing FestivalDemons out, good luck in, it's time to celebrate this light-hearted Japanese holiday!