Where to view the Diamond Fuji phenomenon, which occurs when the rising or setting sun aligns with the peak of Mt. Fuji.
Where to view the Diamond Fuji phenomenon, which occurs when the rising or setting sun aligns with the peak of Mt. Fuji.
My first experience with an actual kofun was rather awkward: I had spent a very tiring and extremely hot day at Zojoji Temple in Minato Ward, which is arguably one of the most important temples in Tokyo. Located almost exactly below […]
Planning a big trip to Tokyo? Do you live in Tokyo and want to spend the weekend hitting those tourist spots you never got a chance to see? If you’re anything like me, you spend more time planning the trip […]
It's almost sunflower season.
Explore the most popular of the Fuji Five Lakes.
This should keep you busy for a while.
Get your yukata and picnic basket ready—here's a round-up of festivals both big and small.
Get your yukata on and get out there.
Updated with a raft of big names—including Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga.
Head out of Tokyo for an evening of fun—with fewer high-rises to block your view.
Day-trip ideas for explosions of color, from Yokohama to Hakone and everywhere between.
Fireflies, the famous Torigoe festival, phở—and more.
Two factory tours and a café—trust your gut and go to them all.
Pair this with our latest video for an idyllic excursion.