10 Things To Do in Tokyo

With the upcoming Olympics being held in Tokyo in 2020, thousands of people are going to be traveling to Tokyo, many for the first time. Here’s a list of 10 things to do in Japan’s biggest city!

Byakugouji’s Fuji (Wisteria) Festival

wisteria beautiful person 藤美女

Witness a majestic sight this spring in Japan – delicate fuji (藤) wisteria cascading from the branches like purple ribbons, decorating some of the most beautiful places. Gather with many others to experience one such spectacular display at Byakugouji (白毫寺) Temple, located in Tanba City!

Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) in Japan

koinobori golden week

Does your country have a national holiday dedicated to children? In Japan, Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日) is a day set aside to celebrate children’s personalities and happiness. 

Kuromon Ichiba – “Osaka’s Kitchen”

kuromon market osaka maguro

Kuromon Ichiba street market is a long stretch of locally owned shops and food stands that runs through the center of Osaka. Especially famous for great meat and seafood, this street market is a Japanese food lover’s heaven!

Himeji Castle: A National Treasure

Himeji Castle is commonly regarded as the most beautiful castle in all of Japan. Not only do its famous white walls and incredible 600-year history make it a national treasure, but it is also an official World Cultural Heritage Site. 

The Most Popular Ohanami Foods

The 2-week-long period in which the cherry blossoms are in bloom is a magical time in Japan. People of all ages gather with their friends, family, and loved ones to do “ohanami” (お花見) which typically means having a picnic beneath the beautiful sakura (さくら) trees. Here is a list of the most common foods and snacks that people can enjoy … Read More

Balloon Fashion Show in Kurashiki, Japan

When it comes to fashion, Japan is arguably one of the biggest risk-takers in the entire world. Although Tokyo is known as being one of the major international fashion hubs, several other cities in Japan are home to forthcoming designers with promising potential.