Ōwakudani, One of Hakone’s Most Popular Sights
Visitors to Hakone’s Ōwakudani can take in the spectacular volcanic landscape, punctuated by billowing steam vents, and savor the distinct flavor of the “black eggs” cooked in the thermal waters.…
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Rural Japan snapshot reminiscent of the Beatles' Abbey Road cover goes viral
A daily life snapshot taken in the rural mountains of Kyoto Prefecture of four elderly people at a zebra crossing, reminiscent of the cover of the Beatles' famous "Abbey Road" album ha…
Japan eases restriction as it allows travel to few countries, including Australia
Japan has planned to lift restrictions on overseas travel in October. According to reports by a local news organisation Nikkei Asian Review, the government will be giving priority to 10 countries whi…
Tokiwa-sō, Legendary Manga Incubator, Restored for Fans
Tokiwa-sō is a boarding house where a number of aspiring young manga artists, led by the famed Tezuka Osamu (creator of “Astro Boy”), roomed in the 1960s. Chronicled in their works, Tokiwa-…
Canon Crafts Kiriko Glasses Inspired by the Camera Lens
Camera aficionados take note: Canon has teamed up with a craftswoman to create drinking glasses inspired by the camera lens and made from the traditional Edo Kiriko craft of cut glass. Two varieties …
GaijinPot’s Guide to Go To Travel
Japan’s “Go To Travel” campaign kicked off in July despite the coronavirus showing no chill. The government sunk a whopping ¥1.35 trillion on the promotion to boost domestic tourism. Unfortunate…
Under the well of the Great Wave off Kanagawa By Hokusai was sold for $1.1m
KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI (1760-1849) Kanagawa oki nami ura (Under the well of the Great Wave off Kanagawa) Woodblock print, from the series Fugaku sanjurokkei (Thirty-six views of Mount…
Tokyo Shibuya Crossing Live Webcam
Tokyo Shibuya Crossing camera is placed over the main crossing area looking downward. You are able to see the main shopping areas and the famous Shibuya Station, the busiest rail in Japan. See the cu…
The iconic Sega Akihabara 2nd building in Tokyo has closed
Sega Akihabara 2nd, the multifloor haven filled with arcade cabinets and gacha games, closed in late August after being open for 17 years. The building served as perhaps the most recognizable landmar…
Pour one out for the iconic Sega building in Akihabara
Sega Akihabara 2nd, the multifloor haven filled with arcade cabinets and gacha games, closed in late August after being open for 17 years. The building served as perhaps the most recognizable landmar…