General Information Cherry Blossom (Sakura) in Tokyo
It is official! It's cherry blossom season in Tokyo.©Japan Travel 101One of the big news in Tokyo is that it is now offi...
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General Information Emperor’s Birthday
Today is a Japanese Holiday. Since the holiday falls on Sunday this year (2025), Sunday holiday is observed on Monday.Ab...
Activity National Cat Day (Neko no hi) 2025
In Japan, National Cat Day is celebrated on February 22. If you are a cat lover, you will enjoy coming to Japan this tim...
Food & Drink Valentine’s Day in Japan
Valentine's day in Japan is a Chocolate Day! Japanese chocolate confectioneries make 70% of their business through Valen...
General Information Hatsumode
What is Hatsumode?Hatsumode literally means Hatsu (first) mode (pay respect, visit) so it means paying first visit to Sh...
Food & Drink Tokyo Station
Most people visiting Japan go through Tokyo Station. It is so large and complicated, even Japanese people get confused i...
Activity Yokohama
General information Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan after Tokyo. It is close to Tokyo (about 30 minutes fro...
General Information New Year’s Day in Japan
Wishing you a very happy new year. If you are here in Japan now or planning to come to Japan oaround New Year's Day, fol...
General Information Kichijoji
Kichijoji is located in the western part of Tokyo and often selected as "the most popular place to live in Tokyo." You c...
General Information Kawagoe
If you are staying in Tokyo and don't go to old capital of Kyoto this time, you might like to spend a day in Kawagoe. Ka...