Spring has arrived in Japan and the  cherry blossoms have started to bloom its finally becoming warmer. English camp has become more popular ...

This is a great wine bar in a great location and very reasonably priced. It is located a 1 minute walk from Shinjuku station just out of the JR ...

I decided to spend a few days in Tokyo and met up with an old school friend who was visiting Japan for skiing. The first day I headed into Tokyo i...

Im still teaching English at Nasu Kogen in Tochigi prefecture in Japan and enjoying it. Well winter has arrived in the moutains of Tochigi at Nasu...

This resturant boasts and Asian theme known as the 'Elephant Cafe'. The place looks like the inside of temple dining hall from Thailand with huge B...

Ive recently started teaching English in Nasu Kogen its a small little mountain village about 30 minutes drive from JR Nasushiobara Station.  ...

If you take a train from Shinjuku Station to Katsunumabudokyo JR station you will find yourself in the middle of wine country in Japan. The tr...

I had three weeks before starting a new teaching job so I decided to take a break and get out of the hustle and bustle of crowded Tokyo.  I to...

Before heading off to Taiwan for our 1st Wedding Anniversary we stayed for 2 nights in Tokyo. We explored Tokyo and ate lots of great food.  ...

My parents were in Japan to visit so we set out today to explore tokyo. We decided to head out to Odaiba a man made island located near Tokyo bay....

I had read and heard about this town know as little Edo and its located about a 40 minute train ride from where I live in Japan so finally when my ...

Along your travels in Japan you will see many funny english signs so keep your eyes open for them some of them im sure they will give you a great l...

Roppongi Hills is a mega complex that consist of office space , apartments, hotel, parks, out door ampitheatre, TV studio , movie theatre, museum, ...

There is so much to see and do in Hakone National Park area its hard to know where to begin. I recommend purchasing the Hakone Free Pass or Hako...

I recently stayed at this hotel in Hakone. Its part of the Tensien Hotel but in a seperate building next door. It is located about 12 minutes fr...

There are many hot springs all over Japan and they are worth a visit as its a great experience however, at first many people may find it daunting t...

Shibuya is a popular shopping and entertainment area mostly located around Shibuya Station. Shibuya is one of Tokyo's most colorful and busy di...

A friend of mine who visited recently had a great experience and this is an awesome souviner to take back home. You can have a geisha/maiko/samurai...

Shinjuku is a large shopping, business and entertainment area. Some of the attractions in Shinjuku include: * many large department stores m...

Many people come to Japan looking for famous toy store and wanting certain collectable item such as dolls or famous characters. The toy stores i...

Capsule hotels are mostly used by Japanese businessmen there are a few that allow women to stay. They are just a bed with TV, or radio and cloc...

Asakusa is considered the heart of old downtown Tokyo. There is so much to see and do as well as experiencing some of the flavour of the old dow...

Guest houses are the best all round deal weather you are staying a short time or a long time in Japan a guest house is the cheapest option availabl...

Here are few photos of the Cherry Blossoms in Fussa city.

Most people think Japan to be expensive for shopping but there are some very reasonably priced shops around its just a matter of looking. There ...

If you love Mayonnaise and are game or want to try something different then this resturant is for you. It's located a 5 minute walk from Tachikawa...

There is a lot to see and do in Odaiba. Its a man made island out near Tokyo bay. On a clear day you will get a great view of the rainbow bridge. ...

I moved to Zushi Beach area for a job while there it was great to breath some fresh sea air and take in the awesome sunsets on the beach. In summe...

What ive found particularly strange here in Japan is that to buy a pizza from Pizza is going to cost you 3,000 yen (30 USD) ...Your going to want t...

Cherry Blossom season in Japan is a big event that you do not want to miss. The Cherry Blossom season varies year to year and depending on where...

Nara makes for a great day trip from Kyoto. Nara was the orginal capital of Japan. The main sight in Nara is Nara Deer park. Along the walk t...

Ive had the chance to see 4 of the bloomings of Cherry Blossoms (Sakura). My first time was in 2004 in Nara when I took a trip to Kyoto, Nara and ...

Nikko is a small city at the entrance to Nikko National Park which is a World Heritage site. One of the most famous attractions is the Toshogu S...

There are many festivals (matsuri) that are celebrated in Japan at various times of the year. The most popular time is in summer. Most are to cel...

In summer in Japan most parts are hit by rainy season know as "Tsuyu". It is caused by the cold winds from the North meeting with the warm winds...

If you are travelling on a budget and want something quick and reasonable I recommend trying one of the many family resturants in Tokyo. There a...

When you come to Japan most people believe that everything is EXPENSIVE...well discover the 100 yen stores there are many different chains of them....

I recently heard about this service. It is a voulunteer guide/interpreter service. If you are coming to Tokyo Japan and are unsure or think you w...

I think the train system and knowing what is what can be the most confusing part of visiting this country and at first can seem quiet daunting. ...

If you have a credit, debit or other kind of ATM card that has been issued outside of Japan then ATM's (Automatic Teller Machines) in Japan do not ...

Everywhere you go in Japan you will see vending machines. They have vending machines for everything from soft drinks (soda), tea, coffee, energy d...

If you are coming to Japan and need a cell phone for business or are just want to have a way for people back home to contact you I recommend a rent...

If you arrive into Narita Airport and do not wish to drag a huge suitcase on public transportation to your destination there are several baggage de...