AGODA EXTRA: Visitors planning an overseas trip to Japan with their pet in tow are advised to consult the government's requirements for bringing a pet into the country. Japan requires dogs and cats to meet requirements including microchip implanting, rabies vaccinations, and a rabies antibody test...
written many years after the castle was built, states that "Okusa Castle was built as a residence for Oda Nobunaga's younger brother, Oda Nagamasu, but just as the civil engineering work was completed, the country fell into turmoil
Each country’s winning team is sent as an official representative to the WCS finals. (Japan has its own team as well.) The finals are a dazzling affair, with the performance level as high as it can be. If your country/region isn’t a WCS participant, we suppose you could just ...
If Tokyo is the crazy and cutting-edge city and Kyoto the tempered and traditional, Japan’s third-largest city, Osaka, is the rebellious and edgy one that many overlook or only scratch the surface of. Osaka holds historical and cultural importance as an ancient capital that grew into a maj...
Japan is an amazing country of contrasts, in which traditional Eastern culture is closely intertwined with some elements of Western influences. Ancient monuments of cultural heritage can be seen alongside skyscrapers and modern business centers. The best example of Japanese castle architecture which also...
Many more ask: is the use of the atomic bomb unethical and unjustified in forcing a country to surrender and does the use of the atomic bomb constitute a war crime? The debates continue and you may find it’s one of many you have with your fellow hostel friends when you return. ...
Discover the allure of Gion in Kyoto, Japan's most famous Geisha district. Explore historical landmarks, delightful cuisine, and the rich culture of this traditional area. READ MORE Exploring Kyoto's Serenity: A Comprehensive Travel Guide to Yasaka Shrine ...
Ninomaru Palace, One of Two Main Structures of Nijo Castle The Chrysanthemum, the Imperial Seal of Japan Walking around Ninomaru Palace As thede factonew ruler of the country, Tokugawa Ieyasu commissioned Nijo-jo, a castle fitting for the third shogunate which, despite the seat of military rul...
One of the few large cities on the northwest coast of Japan, modern Akita (秋田) is an important port and industrial centre with access to some of the country’s few domestic oil reserves. Though it was founded in the eighth century, almost nothing of the old city remains and Akita’s ...
Is a Japan Rail Pass Worth it? Fukuoka (Hakata) While Kyushu’s largest city ofFukuokadoesn’t quite have the same name recognition as other places in Japan, it’s quickly becoming a must-visit for travellers looking for a more well-rounded appreciation of the country. Today’s modern city...