Tabimania Japan

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

If you are looking for a unique escape from the neon lights of Tokyo, look no further than Moominvalley Park in Hanno, Saitama. Just an hour from the city, this enchanting theme park brings the beloved world of Finnish author … Read More

If you’ve been to Japan, you likely know Kura Sushi—the famous conveyor-belt sushi chain with the fun plate-dropping game. But did you know there is a “hidden” luxury version called Muten Kura? With only 5 locations in the entire country, … Read More

If you are looking for one of Japan’s most breathtaking coastal drives, Tsunoshima Ohashi (角島大橋) in Shimonoseki (下関市), Yamaguchi Prefecture (山口県) should be at the top of your list. This spectacular bridge connects the mainland to Tsunoshima Island (角島). With … Read More

High in the mountains of northern Japan stands one of the country’s most breathtaking temple complexes: Risshaku-ji, widely known as Yamadera. Located in Yamagata, this historic Buddhist temple is famous for its dramatic cliffside buildings, 1,000 stone steps, and its … Read More