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An editor who want to explore Japan on foot, Sharing the little everyday moments that make this country special.

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Exterior and entrance sign of the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo, beside Inokashira Park
Things to Do

Ghibli Museum Tickets 2026: How to Buy from Abroad (Even When Sold Out)

Aug 21, 2026
Entrance and Harry Potter film sets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo
Know-How

Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo Tickets: 2026 Prices & How to Book

Aug 21, 2026
The wooden stage of Kiyomizu-dera above a valley of red and gold autumn maples in Kyoto's Higashiyama district
Things to Do

Kiyomizu-dera Autumn Illumination 2026: November 21–30, Tickets & Hours

Aug 21, 2026
Togetsukyo Bridge and the Oi River framed by autumn foliage in Arashiyama, Kyoto
Things to Do

Where to Stay in Arashiyama: 7 Ryokan and Hotels for a Crowd-Free Autumn Morning

Aug 20, 2026
The open-air Rich Car of the Sagano Romantic Train beside the Hozugawa River gorge
Things to Do

Sagano Romantic Train 2026: Is the Open-Air Rich Car Worth It, and Which Seat to Pick?

Aug 20, 2026
Autumn foliage on the hills of Arashiyama behind Togetsukyo Bridge and the Hozu River
Things to Do

Arashiyama Autumn 2026: Book the Sagano Train Before It Sells Out

Aug 20, 2026
2026 tsukimi (moon-viewing) burgers from KFC, Zetteria, and First Kitchen in Japan
Food & Drink

Tsukimi Burgers in Japan 2026: KFC, Zetteria & First Kitchen Dates and Prices

Aug 20, 2026
The exterior of Ryogoku Kokugikan and the surrounding Ryogoku neighborhood in Tokyo
Things to Do

Where to Stay for Sumo in Tokyo: 5 Hotels near Ryogoku Kokugikan

Aug 19, 2026
The exterior of Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, the arena that hosts grand sumo tournaments, lined with colorful banners
Culture

How to Get Grand Sumo Tickets in Tokyo (2026): Seats, Prices, and Sold-Out Options

Aug 19, 2026
Ryōgoku Kokugikan, the Tokyo arena where grand sumo tournaments are held, with tournament banners outside
Know-How

Sumo Tickets Sold Out in Tokyo? Resale, Tours & Jungyo

Aug 19, 2026
Autumn maples filling the Sengyokukan ravine, seen from Tsutenkyo bridge at Tofuku-ji, Kyoto
Things to Do

Tofuku-ji Autumn Leaves 2026: The ¥1,000 Ticket, 8:30 Opening, and Bridge Photo Ban

Aug 19, 2026
An open-air onsen bath at a Hakone ryokan overlooking Lake Ashinoko and Mt. Fuji
Things to Do

Where to Stay in Hakone: 8 Best Onsen Hotels & Ryokan by View and Budget

Aug 18, 2026
Autumn maples along Lake Ashinoko in Hakone, with Mt. Fuji rising across the water
Things to Do

Hakone Autumn Foliage 2026: When to Go, and Whether the Free Pass Pays Off

Aug 18, 2026
The Mikurigaike Onsen lodge on the Murodō plateau, with the Tateyama ridgeline turning autumn colors
Things to Do

Where to Stay for the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route 2026: Base Town or Up at Murodō

Aug 17, 2026
An Alpico Kotsu express bus at Ogizawa, the Nagano-side entrance to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
Know-How

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route from Tokyo 2026: Toyama or Nagano Side, Times & Fares

Aug 17, 2026
Autumn foliage at Murodo on the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, with red mountain slopes below the snow-dusted Tateyama peaks
Things to Do

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Autumn 2026: When to Go, WEB Tickets & What to Wear

Aug 17, 2026
Street Zombies roaming Universal Studios Japan after dark during Halloween Horror Nights
Things to Do

Universal Studios Japan Halloween 2026: Dates, Horror Nights & the R-18 Attraction

Aug 16, 2026
A hillside of round kochia bushes glowing deep red in autumn on Miharashi Hill at Hitachi Seaside Park
Things to Do

Hitachi Seaside Park Kochia 2026: Illumination Sept 18-27, Peak Red in Mid-October

Aug 15, 2026
Golden kumade rakes decorated with lucky charms at a Tori-no-Ichi stall in Tokyo
Culture

Tori-no-Ichi 2026 Dates: Nov 7 & 19 in Tokyo (Asakusa & Shinjuku's Hanazono Shrine)

Aug 15, 2026
Lantern-lit dashi floats rolling through Kawagoe's clay-walled storehouse streets at night during Kawagoe Matsuri
Things to Do

Kawagoe Matsuri 2026: October 17–18, the Hikkawase Float Showdown, Road Closures & Paid Seats

Aug 15, 2026
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