September temperatures were average, with October through December expected to be mostly warmer than average (except November in Hokkaido). Red leaves will peak around normal times, while yellow ...

Tokyo isn’t just about massive electronics megastores. You’ll also find niche specialty shops in Akihabara and discount stores packed with uniquely Japanese gadgets. With so many options spread ...

Overview * **Free JR Haruka ticket**: Easy airport transfer from Kansai Airport to Osaka **Access 200+ attractions:** Includes Umeda Sky Building, Solaniwa Onsen, Osaka Castle Gozabune Moat Cruise & ...

Visit Osaka and it probably won’t be long before you hear words like meccha, honma, or akan. They’re part of Kansai-ben, the family of dialects spoken across Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, and the surrounding ...

Right by Akihabara Station ! Specialist shop for toy models and trading card games. We have many items that can only be found here! The Akihabara branch of ”Yellow Submarine,” a toy model and card ...

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Vintage watch specialty store in Kansai operated by BEST ISHIDA, one of the largest groups that sell watches in Japan BEST VINTAGE is a vintage watch specialty store operated by BEST ISHIDA, one of ...

Wood construction has long thrived in Japan, where forests blanket about two-thirds of the country. Carpenters, working tirelessly to hone their craft, aim to create structures that can endure natural ...

Essentially a spicy soup with rice, soup curry is one of Sapporo’s most famous local dishes. The recipe is totally different from regular, thick Japanese-style curry, making it more of a soup dish ...

When visiting Japan, one place you simply can’t skip is Don Quijote—the go-to discount store famous for its unbeatable prices and massive selection. From snacks and souvenirs to home appliances, ...

Ueno is a historic and vibrant neighborhood of Tokyo that sits just to the north of the center of the city. Perhaps most famous for the sprawling Ueno Park, Ueno is crammed with culture and a world of ...

The Japanese word momijigari, or "autumn-leaves hunting," can translate literally to "maple-leaves hunting." It refers to the activity of viewing the red-and-yellow painted trees while strolling ...