Even years after its release, Makoto Shinkai’s masterpiece Your Name. (Kimi no Na wa) continues to captivate fans worldwide. This guide compiles 17 must-visit real-life locations that inspired the movie. Divided by region, each spot includes the exact scene from … Read More
Summer in Japan is magical, but if you think it’s all about traditional festivals and fireworks, you’re missing out on one of the season’s hottest subcultures: The Beach Dating Scene. In Japan, summer brings a phenomenon known as Kaiho-teki (開放的)—a … Read More
The world’s first permanent outdoor Pokémon theme park, “PokéPark Kanto” (ポケパーク カントー), opened on February 5, 2026, inside the vast grounds of Yomiuri Land in Tokyo! Located in the Tama Hills, this location perfectly mirrors the “Kanto Region” from the … Read More
When people think of Japanese ramen, Tonkotsu, Shoyu, or Miso usually come to mind. But if you are traveling around the Chubu region (Aichi and Gifu prefectures), there is a local favorite you absolutely cannot miss: Gifu Tanmen (岐阜タンメン). It’s … Read More
If you are planning a trip to Tokyo, you need to update your itinerary immediately. One of Tokyo’s most famous pop-culture landmarks—the Life-Sized Unicorn Gundam Statue in Odaiba—is officially ending its exhibition at the end of August 2026. Here is … Read More
Discover the “Temple of Flowers” in Uji, Kyoto If you are visiting Kyoto this June, there is one place that looks like a scene straight out of a fairy tale: Mimuroto-ji Temple (三室戸寺). Known affectionately as the “Temple of Flowers,” … Read More
If you haven’t been to Dotonbori, have you even been to Osaka? Known as the city’s entertainment district, Dotonbori is a sensory explosion of neon lights, mechanical signs, and the mouth-watering aroma of street food. It is the ultimate destination … Read More
For centuries, the Japanese sword (Katana) has been revered not just as a weapon, but as a spiritual object and a masterpiece of art. For international visitors, seeing these blades in person is a profound way to connect with Japan’s … Read More
Welcome to Shinjuku Station—the beating heart of Tokyo and, officially, the busiest train station on Earth. With over 3.5 million passengers passing through daily, it holds a Guinness World Record. But for travelers, it holds a different reputation: The Shinjuku … Read More
If you’ve been scrolling through social media looking for cute animal content in Japan, you’ve likely come across Punch-kun. This young Japanese Macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo (near Tokyo) became a global sensation for his heart-melting habit of carrying … Read More