If you are looking for a unique, “only-in-Japan” animal experience away from the massive crowds of central Tokyo, there is a small star in Chiba Prefecture you must meet. His name is Punch-kun, a young Japanese Macaque (Snow Monkey) who … Read More
Worried about getting around in Japan?Good news: in Tokyo and Osaka, you can travel almost everywhere using trains only — no taxi needed! A Railway Network Like a Maze The train systems in Tokyo and Osaka are incredibly extensive — … Read More
Located right in front of the station, Hirakata T-SITE is one of the most stylish lifestyle complexes in the Osaka area. This modern cultural space combines a bookstore, cafés, restaurants, fashion shops, and lifestyle stores in one beautifully designed building. … Read More
If you visit Don Quijote (ドン・キホーテ / Donki) in Japan, you might notice a red “18” symbol with a prohibition mark on certain sections of the store. What does it mean?Simply put: No one under 18 years old is allowed … Read More
If you are planning to visit Japan in late April or early May, you may encounter one of the busiest travel seasons of the year: Golden Week (GW). For international visitors, this period can be exciting—but also challenging. Here’s everything … Read More
What is teamLab? teamLab is an international art collective based in Tokyo. Comprising artists, programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians, and architects, they refer to themselves as “ultra-technologists.” Their goal is to explore the relationship between the self and the world … Read More