Japan has 16 national holidays a year. Some of them you'll hardly notice, while others can completely throw off your plans by filling the Shinkansen, causing things to close on random days, or turning the| Japlanease
They have three of the best views in Tokyo, but which one should you add to your itinerary? Having finally got up Tokyo Tower and Skytree on our latest trip, we realized they all have| Japlanease
When you think of temples in Japan, you probably think of Kyoto - after all, it does have some jaw-dropping gold ones, 'silver' ones, and even one with hundreds of bright red torii gates -| Japlanease
Everywhere you look in Tokyo, you'll see them. A row of plastic machines with big pictures on the front, a coin slot, and a turning handle. Inside, there are capsules filled with toys. This, my| Japlanease
The new summer ‘Cool Off’ season starts at Tokyo Disney on July 2nd and runs through the summer until September 15th - and a lot is happening. Here’s what to expect… The point of Summer| Japlanease
Tokyo Disney Resort doesn't work exactly like the other Disney parks. Here's what you need to know before you visit. If it's your first visit to the Tokyo Disney resort, there are a couple of| Japlanease
When many of us think about Japanese food we tend to think about the fish dishes - sushi and sashimi - which leads a lot of people to wonder what on earth they are going| Japlanease
The Sagano Romantic Train is a scenic sightseeing train that travels along the top of the Hozugawa River and the Hozu Gorge in Kyoto between Arashiyama and Kameoka. But, is it worth taking the time| Japlanease
There are a lot of mistakes you can make on a trip to Japan - and a lot of posts covering them. Normally these lists are all about etiquette - don't blow your nose in| Japlanease
If you plan to visit Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea on your trip, then it’s a good idea to time your visit for less busy days and avoid those when the crowds are heaviest– but when| Japlanease
If you’re staying in Kyoto, it’s very easy to take a trip to the nearby city of Osaka to eat some great food, see the famous lights or the castle, or visit Universal Studios Japan,| Japlanease
Goshuin are hand-drawn designs that you can collect from shrines and temples around Japan - and they make a beautiful souvenir of your trip. But, as with everything in Japan, there's a little bit of| Japlanease