posted on October 19, 2018
Toyosu market that replaced the famous Tsukiji market has seen the mass influx of visitors since its opening on October 11th. The public can now see the fishmongers...
posted on September 14, 2018
The Toyosu market is to begin trading on October11th. A ceremony was held on Thursday to mark the long delayed opening of the fish and produce market (click here)...
posted on August 15, 2018
After 16 months’ absence of the former Sony Building, which was an iconic symbol of Ginza for over five decades, a new attractive feature from SONY is now the talk of...
Click below ⇓ for a video to learn about a very unique custom in Japan
posted on July 24, 2018
Sumo wrestlers gently shake babies in all directions...
Click below ⇓ for a video to feel the energy of summer festivals in Japan !
posted on May 7, 2018
Nice summery weather has been continuing these past several days in Tokyo, and...
Click below ⇓ for a video showcasing some of the best spots for Hanami !
posted on February 7, 2018
As the long severe winter comes to an end, the Japanese are delighted to learn...
Click below ⇓ for a pleasant walk in the gold pampas field!
posted on November 6, 2017
Among lots of colors in autumn, gold highlights the beauty of the season in Hakone, one of the most...
Click below ⇓ and enjoy beautiful autumn leaves in Hokkaido!
updated on October 26, 2017
The differences between each passing season in Japan are very pronounced. This can be enjoyed...
Click below ⇓ to feel the vibrant atmosphere of summer festivals in Japan!
posted on May 17, 2017
In Japan, there are said to be hundreds of thousands of traditional festivals, or matsuri, for...
posted on February 14, 2017
According to the Japanese lunar calendar, spring has already started, although some parts in the western part of Japan have been experiencing the heavy snow this...
posted on December 10, 2016
The most joyous and glittering season of the year in Tokyo sees thousands of Tokyoites and tourists find their way to bright and brilliant corners of town. In...
posted on November 24, 2016
A strong cold air mass is bringing snow to northern and eastern parts of Japan. On Thursday, Tokyo observed the season's first snow in November in 54 years. Sleet...
posted on October 15, 2016
The Tsukii market, famous for its seafood trading, was to be relocated next month to a new site in the nearby Toyosu area (click here), but the scheduled opening has...
posted on September 14, 2016
Autumn is one of the best seasons to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Japan. The leaves of maple trees and gingko trees turn red, orange and yellow, and...
posted on July 26, 2016
On July 26th came the long-awaited day. The Hakone Ropeway has resumed its full operations after 15 months of interruption. Some of its sections had been closed due to...
posted on June 4, 2016
Before the start of summer, most areas of the country have the rainy season called tsuyu, and during this season we see two things which are especially beautiful: one is...
posted on April 19, 2016
Powerful earthquakes have struck the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto and the surrounding areas in Kyushu, Japan. More than 40 people have been confirmed dead since...
posted on March 27, 2016
Cherry blossoms will be in full bloom in a few days in Tokyo. In Mukojima, the largest geisha quarter next to Asakusa in Tokyo, geisha serve the customers Japanese...
posted on March 8, 2016
An earthquake of magnitude 9 and a huge tsunami hit the north-eastern part of Japan on March 11, 2011 and caused heavy destruction, including a serious nuclear accident...
posted on February 25, 2016
As a severe winter draws to a close, plum trees are starting to bloom in many parts of Japan, and now people have already began to talk about where to go for a...
posted on January 26, 2016
The statue of the Great Buddha, known as the Daibutsu of Kamakura, is now undergoing full-scale restoration and cleanup. The maintenance work for Daibutsu (43 ft and...
posted on January 25, 2016
The bitterly cold weather hit the country and caused a lot of snow to fall from north to south in Japan last weekend, but in the mountains of Nagatoro, a popular...
posted on January 16, 2016
The year 2016 has started! According to the Chinese horoscope which is widespread in Japan as well, this year is the year of monkey. People celebrate the start...
posted on November 11, 2015
On Nov. 2, 2016, Tsukiji inner market will bring the curtain down on its long history to relocate to Toyosu district which is a few kilometers away from its current...
