You definitely want to try it if you go to Nagoya! Hitsumabushi is one of Nagoya's representative dishes. It is a dish with finely chopped and grilled unagi (eel) and grilled on top of rice. Unagi is a high-class food, but you should definitely try it if you ever visit in Nagoya. Uya
“Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium” is known as one of the spots which you must visit if you go to Okinawa. We will introduce all the highlights of this aquarium! Location of Churaumi Aquarium The aquarium is located at Motobu-cho, 90km from Naha Airport. It's quite a distance from the airport
You most likely need a part time job when studying abroad in Japan. In order for this, there's always an interview in the beginning. This interview determines if you are hired or not, so you would like to be well prepared beforehand. This time I have come up with a list of questions that yo
Shopping – one of the pleasures of traveling in Japan. You'd like to buy things for even a little cheaper. Then you need to go through the tax exemption procedure! Let's check this out before traveling. Tax exemption target Those who do not have an address or residence in Japan, and who
When it starts getting warm, the desire to go out in nature starts to take over, and a trip to the ocean or the mountains sounds great. For those who want to refresh themselves from the busy day to day, I recommend the islands off the coast of Tokyo! As it’s hard to take a long time off, why not tak
Among various sakura spots in Tokyo, Chidori-ga-fuchi is the best to see the combination of water and cherry blossom. Chidori-ga-fuchi shows two different faces in daytime and evening. Chidori-ga-fuchi is actually a moat of the Imperial Palace with promenade well maintained. Normally it
Sakura, or cherry blossom, is a symbol of spring in Japan. People gather to sakura festivals held all over the country every year. Cherry blossoms in daytime are of course beautiful, but "yozakura", which means "night cherry", are even more gorgeous and attractive. Here I'm introducing yoza
Rikugien is known as one of the mots famous gardens in Tokyo, as well as Koishikawa Korakuen. The garden is popular for its wonderful view changing with seasons, including spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. It certainly worth seeing as you can feel the taste of good old Japan.
Along the Meguro River, one of the most popular cherry blossoms spots in Tokyo, no less than 800 cherry trees come into bloom. As branches make an arch over the river, it offers a beautiful pink tunnel. It worth visiting not only in daytime but also in the evening as the trees are illuminated
Viewing sakura, a Japanese name for cherry blossoms, is one of the major purposes of visiting Japan. There are many spots where you can see sakura, but where is the best? The answer will depend on who you ask, but here I'm introducing the Ueno Onshi Park. Ueno Onshi Park is regarded
Continued from last time, we will introduce interesting shops in "Tokyo Character Street". Crayon Shin-chan Official Shop Shin-chan is a 5-year old boy appears in nationally famous anime, Crayon Shin-chan, and he is very popular among children for his funny antics and behavior. The
Many people, not only from Japan but from all over the world, come and go at Tokyo Station. In the underground of the station, there is a spot called “Tokyo Character Street”, which is popular especially among foreign travelers. Nowadays, cultures of Japan’s anime, manga and characters are
Sapporo is one of the most popular sightseeing cities not only in Hokkaido but in Japan. Among dozens of sights in the city, Sapporo TV Tower has been popular for a long time with an overwhelming presence. Easily accessible as you can even walk from the Sapporo Station. This traditional ste
