How to make Bento Boxes like a Japanese Supermarket

In Japanese convenience stores, you often see a lot of affordable prepackaged meals in a box-like format. If you’re in the mood to recreate this in the comfort of your own kitchen, here are some tips and suggestions to get you started

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12 Crucial Things You Should Never Do When You Travel to Japan

Japan is one of the most visited countries in Asia and it’s for a plethora of reasons — number one of which is being home to probably the most delicious food on the planet. Here are 12 crucial things that you should never do when visiting the land of the rising sun.

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Our Top 5 Instagrammable Sights in Oita Japan

Check out our selection of some popular, and some less well-known sights in Japan's hot spring capital prefecture that make for some great photos!

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Sight in Gifu

Higashiyama Walking Course

Higashiyama Walking Course is a lovely route that takes you from the Higashiyama Temple area to Shiroyama Park.

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Sight in Ehime

Mount Kiro Observatory Park

Open all year round, this observation point allows for a 360-degree vista of the Seto Inland Sea and is famous for the spectacular sunset views it provides of t

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Sight in Yamagata

Dewa Sanzan Jinja Shrine

This shrine's title is a generic term for three famous mountains in Iwate: Mount Gassan, Haguro, and Yudono. Dewa Sanzan's main shrine is on the summit of Mount

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Sight in Oita

Futago-ji Temple

Located on the slopes of Mount Futago (721m) in Oita Prefecture's Kunisaki Peninsula, Futago-ji was established in 718 by Ninmon and became the central temple of Rokugō-Manzan.

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City Guide: Hiroshima

Hiroshima is a city that will make you feel much more than the usual travel bug excitement. Being one of two atomic bomb drop sights from back in World War II,

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3 Friendly Tips for Making Friends in Japan!

Whether you’re going to Japan for a short term student exchange trip, or long term for work/business, the one question we all ask ourselves is “Will I be able t

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Trip Planner

Plan your perfect trip to Japan! Simply click the 'Add to Trip' button on any of the 20,000 sights and hotels featured on this site. With sights across all 47 Japanese Prefectures, we hope to introduce to a number of hidden gems off the beaten track.

Need a little inspiration? Be sure to check out our trip planner overview as well as the pre-made trips below!

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Rainy Day at Sunshine City

The perfect way to spend a rainy day in Tokyo is at Sunshine City located on the East side of Ikebukuro.

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The 5 Lakes of Fuji

Located in Fujigoku, Fuji's famous lakes offer breathtaking views and serve as a hub for outdoor activities. With plenty of hiking trails, camping spots and even ski slopes, this is the perfect area for those that love the outdoors!

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Day Trip to Kamakura

Kamakura is just South of Tokyo and is an easy getaway destination for anyone living in the city. With its various temples, shrines, beaches, hiking trails, and shopping streets, Kamakura allows you to fulfill a whole day of relaxation.

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Tokyo Record Stores

here's nothing quite like putting on a record. And Tokyo boasts a good number of record stores with wide range sub-genres, old and new.

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Intern Ellie's Cycle Kyoto Bike Tour

Our intern Ellie went on a trip to Kyoto and joined a cycling tour! Check out the spots she visited in this handy collection.

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Today's selected sights

Sight in Nara

Edogawa (Naramachi)

The view of a beautiful Japanese garden from inside the restaurant will certainly delight customers. Their menu offers a great variety of Japanese dishes - a wi

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Sight in Okinawa

Nakijin Castle Remains

Nakijin Castle, built in the 14th century, was the residence of the king of the Hokuzan Kingdom. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

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Sight in Tokyo

Okonomi Tamachan

Originating from Osaka's Horie, okonomiyaki gurus Tama-chan has come to Tokyo to deliver the authentic Osaka okonomiyaki taste. The restaurant offers a wide ran

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Sight in Tokyo

Yanaka Matsunoya

This shop specializes in handcrafted goods from across the 47 prefectures of Japan. Visitors can see the high-quality craftsmanship of many different goods such

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Sight in Tokyo

Senso-ji Temple

The symbol of Asakusa, Sensoji Temple is known as the oldest temple in Tokyo, founded in 628 after two fishermen hauled up a small golden statue of Bodhisattva

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Sight in Osaka

Spa World

Spa World is a unique spa center that offers seven floors of hot springs (onsens), saunas and swimming pool.

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Sight in Hokkaido

Shiretoko National Park Nature Center

Shiretoko National Park Nature Center, located at the entrance of Shiretoko National Park, serves as an information center and rest area.

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Sight in Hokkaido

Maeda Forest Park

This multipurpose park was constructed in Sapporo in 1982. The area was originally established as a natural fence bordering the city. The grounds boast both a 6

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Sight in Ibaraki

Hitachi Seaside Park

Hitachi Seaside Park is a large public park in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki, especially famous for its seasonal flower gardens.

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Today's selected articles

Article by Hannah Martin

Etegami

EtegamiIt’s ok to be clumsy! (Are we still in Japan?)Etegami Business CardYes, you are! This is Etegami, or hand painted postcards. This art style was created

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Japanese Culture: You Can Yukata

Keep your cool this sticky season in one of Japan’s traditional summer garments, now making a resurgence in popularity with fashion-forward youth. Embrace an an

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拉面篇@東京都渋谷：一風堂 SHIROMARU BASE (Shibuya)

18110040_1445569505463836_525049419_o.jpg 150.03 KB「アカマルベース」Akamaru base （这个有一点点的辣，然后黑色那个是香油。在还未搅均匀汤底之前可以先喝一口原本汤的味道）16.jpg 1.82 KB推荐 | 美味指数：5（满分为5）个人评语：汤底特浓，可

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Article by Simon Happy

Excelent chain of izakayas with post-war atmosphere

I went to a really lovely izakaya where my friend took me and I need to spread the word! It is a chain of izayakas around Japan called Hanbey. The place is Engl

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Cheap In Japan Part 2 - 90s Era Technology

Source : http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/11/25/national/legendary-akihabara-radio-store-closing-its-doors-after-six-decades/#.WPuPM8a1uHs90's Era Technolo

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Article by Yashwanth Kumar Rasani

Check Out These 8 Native Horse Breeds Of Japan AND Where To See Them?

If you are into horse racing, you may want to know what type of horse breed you are betting on. Most of the horses used in equestrian sports are either crossbre

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Article by Liz Avocado

Maid Café Unraveled

Akihabara: Games! Anime! Manga! Maids? You are mesmerized if this is your thing. You will see girls dressed in maid outfits offering you pamphlets to their café

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Amazing Top 10 Ice-Cream and Kakigori in Summer Time, Japan

Ice cream and shaved ice are perceived as cooling down the body when we feel hot. During summer time in Japan, the temperature is high and humidity. Therefore,

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How to Enjoy Japan's Drinking Culture if You Don't Drink

Japan has a fun and unique drinking culture, in part because it allows the normally reserved, conservative Japanese to let their hair down, take off their ties

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Introducing TC Wi-Fi

Exploring Japan can be both fun and challenging, and the ability to easily get online can give you peace of mind whilst travelling. From staying connected with family and friends to looking up train times in a hurry, there’s no doubting the convenience of a portable Wi-Fi connection.

Tokyo Creative has partnered with one of Japan’s leading pocket Wi-Fi providers to offer a new convenient and affordable rental service for use across the whole of Japan.

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Today's selected Regions

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Ishikawa

Ishikawa prefecture is a small, thin prefecture on the western coast of the Honshu island, next to the Sea of Japan. It is closer to Tokyo than Kyoto, making it

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Fukuoka

Fukuoka is located on the northern side of the island of Kyushu. It includes the two largest cities in the area, Fukuoka City, its capital, and Kitakyushu. The

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Okinawa

There’s a reason why over 10 million people visit Okinawa every year – Japan's southernmost island is a natural wonder, with pristine beaches, friendly people a

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Nagasaki

Nagasaki is in the southwest of Japan on the island of Kyushu and includes several islands between Kyushu and South Korea. Mountains on one side and the sea on

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Tokushima

Tokushima prefecture is a mountainous area located on the island of Shikoku. It is home to the first 23 temples of the 88 Temple Pilgrimage starting with temple

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Oita

Oita is sometimes called the “Nara of the West”. It is located in the northeast of Kyushu and is best known for the city of Beppu which has more onsen (hot spri

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Miyagi

Miyagi is on the Pacific coast in the Tohoku Region. It’s castle-town capital, Sendai City, has a long history which you can experience in many interesting muse

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Ehime

Ehime is home to Dogo Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot springs with a history going back almost 1,000 years. In the loosely auto-biographical novel **Botchan**,

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Tochigi

Tochigi is famed for its onsen (hot springs), ski resorts and large natural parks. Approximately 21% of the prefecture is designated as parks. Its capital, Utsu

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