Travel
Five Spots for a Warm Weather Vacation in Autumn in Japan
Not ready for the summer sun to fade just yet? Head to these destinations where summer vibes last a bit longer.
By Liam Carrigan 8 min read
Just How Much of the Yakuza Series is a Replica of Japan? A lot.
Discover the real-life places in Osaka and Tokyo that inspired Sega’s Yakuza video game series.
WeBase: The Hostel Retreat That’s Making Us All Want to Holiday in Kamakura
[Video] This hostel is absolutely baller.
Can Fukui’s Obama City Draw Visitors with Rural Tourism Alone?
Obama City plays up its name and fish exports to attract visitors but is it enough to sustain a town with a rapidly aging population?
GaijinPot’s 2020 Cherry Blossom Contest Winner and Top 10 Photos
And the #gaijinpotsakura2020 grand prize goes to...
Learning the Way of the Monks in Wakayama Prefecture
Even if you’re not the spiritual type, hiking the Kumano Kodo and staying with the monks of Mount Koya is a fulfilling experience.
The Real Ninjas of Mie and Shiga Prefectures
These Japan Heritage Sites in Iga and Koka show us how real ninjas lived and trained throughout history.
5 Things to Do in Japan This Spring (That Don’t Involve Hanami)
If you want to tone down the cherry blossom celebrations this year, here are five alternatives to squatting in the cold on a blue tarp.
5 Vacations to Help Rebuild Japan’s Disaster Hit Tohoku Region
Nine years after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, the stunning coastal towns of this disaster-affected region still deserve your attention.
A Trip to Niigata’s Phallic Shoki Festival
Every year between February and March, groups of local citizens head deep into the forests of Niigata for a festival that involves copious amounts of straw and a large phallus.
Chasing the Gods’ Crossing On Lake Suwa in Nagano
Crackling ice forms this natural phenomenon over the lake that inspired the 2016 anime “Your Name” (“Kimi no Na Wa”). Will this elusive anomaly make an appearance this year?
5 Spots to Get a Bird’s Eye View of the Shibuya Scramble Crossing
A brand new observation deck is just one of the options for scoping out the world-famous intersection from above.
