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A Magical Moomin Theme Park Is Now Open Just Outside of Tokyo
It's a whimsical world of wholesome adventure at Moominvalley Park.
By Shelley Smith 5 min read
Muji is Opening Its First Japanese Hotel in Tokyo
Open from next Thursday, the new Muji hotel is now accepting reservations.
5 Ways to Play with Poop at the Unko Museum Yokohama
The world's first poop museum is open from now until July 2019.
Mukogaoka Yuen: Exploring Kawasaki’s Cultural Playground
Get artsy with the avant-garde world of Taro Okamoto, the cuteness of Doraemon and your own indigo-dyeing talent.
Golden Week 2019: Make the Most of This Year’s Super-Sized Break
Day trips, overnight stays or something longer, here are three “Platinum” Week options.
The Story of Shimokitazawa
There's history behind this hipster 'hood, once dubbed the coolest neighborhood in the world.
5 Craft Beer Festivals to Attend in Japan this Spring
Lovers of craft brew unite! As spring approaches celebrations of beer blossom!
5 Tips for Women Traveling Solo in Japan
One of the world’s safest countries, Japan can still be daunting for lone female travelers.
Nescafe Opens Their First Nap Cafe in Oimachi, Tokyo
Offering a customizable chair or bed, pillow, and lighting, plus more coffee than is probably safe to drink.
A Guide to Hiking the Kumano Kodo Iseji Route in Mie, Japan
Including the history, guide maps, itineraries, and what to see, do and eat along the Iseji Route.
Yudanaka: The Heavenly Onsen Town Next to Hell Valley
Close to the Snow Monkey Park, foreigner-friendly Yudanaka Onsen in Nagano makes for a great day or overnight hot spring trip.
5 Things to Do in Japan This Spring (That Don’t Involve Hanami)
If you want to tone down the sakura celebrations this year, here are five alternatives to squatting in the cold on a blue tarp.
