Young people often wear Yukata (informal kimono) to summer festivals, like these three girls at a fireworks display in Shizuoka City. You'll sometimes even see couples, the boy and girl both dressed in yukata, out around Tokyo shopping, or in bars and nightclubs, but only ever in summer ...
Mount Fuji is not just a beautiful natural wonder but also a popular tourist destination in Japan. As such, there are several options for accommodations, each with its own unique advantages. If you’re planning a trip to Mount Fuji and wondering where to stay, this guide will help you find...
Many of these outlets are conveniently located near Tokyo, including Mitsui Outlet Park Yokohama Bayside (Kanagawa), Aeon Laketown Outlet (Saitama), and Gotemba Premium Outlets (Shizuoka). Mitsui Outlet Park Yokohama Bayside Address: Kanagawa, Yokohama, Kanazawa, Shiraho 5-2 Business Hours: 10:00...
Some winter resorts open in late October. Often, such resorts employ snow-making machines to give “mother nature” a boost. The earliest-opening resort is newsworthy, and in many years isSnow Town Yetiin Shizuoka, at the foothills of the iconicMt. Fuji. ...
The room I stayed in was a spacious two-room suite. It was a luxurious location with a view of the golf course and the sunset. The same drip coffee and Shizuoka tea as in the cafe was provided in the room, allowing me to spend a relaxing time. ...
Wondering where locals love to eat in Chiba? Popular Chiba restaurants are often listed among ‘Japan’s best’ according to their birthplace and a particular dish they’re known for. They might refer to the size of sushi served, the history of ethnic cu