Tag Archives: Japan
Train Travel in Japan Posted by sasha on Oct 11, 2016
If you’re planning a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, you’ll need to figure out how you’re going to get around. Without a doubt, the best way to travel in Japan is by train. The rail system in Japan is among the best in the world. Trains here are fast, reliable, and comfortable…
Exploring Kyoto Posted by sasha on Sep 27, 2016
Kyoto (京都) was once the capital of Japan for an entire millennium. In fact, the name can actually be translated as “capital city,” although that distinction now belongs to Tokyo. During its long reign as the center of Japan, the city acquired countless palaces, shrines, and temples. Kyoto managed to largely escape the bombings of…
48 Hours in Kyoto – Day 2 Posted by sasha on Sep 22, 2016
Kyoto has a long, rich history. It can be hard to settle on which historical sites to visit. You can’t miss the Fushimi Inari Shrine (home to the famous 10,000 tori gates) the stunning Golden Pavilion Zen Buddhist temple, and the 1,000+ year-old Kiyomizu-dera Temple. If you’re catching a train out of Kyoto station, take…
48 Hours in Kyoto – Day One Posted by sasha on Aug 24, 2016
Kyoto is an incredible place to visit. Once the Imperial capital of Japan, this beautiful city in the mountains has everything: palaces, Buddhist temples, bamboo groves, even monkeys! Explore this famous Japanese city with us in our new 2-part video series, “48 Hours in Kyoto.”
A Short Visit to Osaka Posted by sasha on Aug 11, 2016
Explore an ancient castle, take a peaceful afternoon stroll through a park, munch on tasty Japanese snacks, relax at your hostel’s rooftop bonsai garden, and wind down the night in a sea of neon lights, karaoke bars, and pachinko parlors. All in a day’s work when traveling in Osaka, Japan. A Brief Introduction Osaka is…
24 Hours in Osaka Posted by sasha on Jul 28, 2016
Osaka (大阪市 Ōsaka-shi) is the second largest city in Japan, and one of the largest in the world. With just a day to spend here, head to the Osaka Castle and spend some time exploring the scenic park that surrounds. When night falls, check out Dotonbori – a neon-lit area full of karaoke bars, pachinko…
Grand Sumo Tournament (Video) Posted by sasha on Oct 22, 2012
Japan’s national sport, sumo is a huge part of Japanese culture. Three times a year, the best of the best come out to fight in a 15-day tournament in Tokyo. Learn a bit about the traditions, and see some highlights of the May 2012 edition in this video.