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Top Things to Do in Aichi Prefecture: A Guide to Traveling in Central Japan
From temples to ninjas to robots, join the journey to the heart of Japan with GaijinPot in this video.
By Shelley Smith 13 min read
Top Things to Do in Mie Prefecture: A Guide to Traveling in Central Japan
Watch GaijinPot explore the outdoor activities, unique spiritual experiences, and Unesco sites of Mie in our latest travel video.
How To Watch A Sumo Morning Training Session
Missed the sumo tournament? Don’t worry, there’s an even better way to experience sumo (and it’s free).
The Lively Hotel in Fukuoka Has a Free Beer With Your Name on It
And that's not the only benefit of staying at Fukuoka’s newest lifestyle hotel.
Shotengai: Exploring the Nostalgic Pulse of Japan’s Local Shopping Streets
Beyond the tourist hotspots, old shopping streets, train stations, and underground arcades have the power to transport you decades back in time.
Permanent Poop Museum Now Open in Tokyo
Hanging around like a bad smell, Japan’s pop-up poop museum has found a home.
5 Guided Tours Where You Can Experience Tokyo Like A Local
Crash courses in bar lingo, uncovering secret hideouts and boozing up in suburbs, these tours will show you the true Tokyo.
A Beginner’s Guide to Climbing Mt. Fuji
First-time tips for climbing Japan's iconic peak.
GaijinPot’s 2019 Cherry Blossom Contest Winner and Top 20 Photos
And the #gaijinpotsakura grand prize goes to...
Ink and Onsen: How to Enjoy Hot Springs If You Have Tattoos
A guide to experiencing Japan's hot springs - even when you're inked.
Pressing Pause on The Tokyo Rush with Two Days in Tottori
My brief escape to healing hot springs, deserts and mountains.
8 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Nippori
We’ve tapped into the insider information of Sakura Hotel Nippori to bring you ideas that you won’t find in the local guidebooks.
