Japan Travel Adventures

23/05/2019

If you are planning on trying to get tickets to next year's Olympics, people from overseas are able to purchase tickets from special distributors in each country — known as Authorized Ticket Resellers - starting June 15.

TOKYO (AP) — Residents of Japan began entering a ticket lottery on Thursday, hoping to land seats for next year's Tokyo Olympics. People overseas will have to wait until June 15 when tickets...

13/12/2018

Weather is getting colder ... the best time to visit an (hot springs). The famous monkeys of Jigokudani Valley in Nagano Prefecture look to be enjoying the . A good "human" alternative is Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture.
http://japantraveladventures.com/enjoying-a-ryokan-stay-in-kusatsu-onsen-hot-springs/

29/10/2018

It's that time of the year again ... ! And the wildest place to be in on Halloween is .
Check out some of the videos from past years.

Tokyo, Japan's Halloween street party in Shibuya is a huge wonderland of wild, unusual, scary, and funny costumed characters.

10/10/2018

👍 Congrats again to for being chosen as the world's best big city outside the United States for the third year in a row. Conde Nast Traveler had more than 420,000 readers cast votes for their favorite cities in the 2018 poll, with Tokyo #1 and voted #2.

According to the magazine, "Topping our list of world cities yet again, Tokyo continues to thrill with its contradictions: ultramodern, neon-lit skyscrapers and tranquil temples, unmatchable street style and centuries-old etiquette."

NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- Tokyo has been chosen as the world's best big city outside the United States for the third year in a row, the U.S. travel magazine

16/08/2018

One of 's most popular and its largest dance , Awa Odori, just concluded ... you have a year to make your plans to attend next year's event ! :)

Japan summer fun and dance ... travel to Tokushima City during the August Obon season where the city is full of festival music and dance.

23/07/2018

Are you ready for Tokyo2020🗼 ?! announces the names of the mascots for the games on the 2-year countdown date ... i.e. starts on July 24, 2020. 👍

(pronounced mee-rah-e-toh-wa) is based on the Japanese words mirai (future) and towa (eternity) combined.

, (pronounced soh-may-tee) comes from someiyoshino, a popular cherry blossom 🌸variety, and additionally echoes the English phrase “so mighty”.🏋️‍♂️

Tokyo2020 updates: http://japantraveladventures.com/tokyo-olympics/

17/07/2018

July is a great time to visit ⛩️ if you like festivals!👍😀
The Festival (Gion Matsuri), one of the most famous festivals in , lasts for the entire month of July and culminates in two parades, on July 17 and July 24.

If you are in Kyoto during the month of July you have the opportunity to experience one of Japan’s most famous festivals. Believed to have its origins over 1,100 years ago when floats were made and paraded in the town to appease the deity of plague and illnesses, the Gion Matsuri (festival) takes ...

11/07/2018

Mt.Fuji's yearly climbing season has just started and you have until Sept 10th to challenge yourself with a hike to the top of 's highest and most famous mountain.

Mt. Fuji is both a most sacred and beautiful mountain and is open to hiking to the top from July to September each year. Let's climb to the top !!

22/05/2018

's annual Matsuri was packed with people experiencing the excitement and energy of the festival. Can't wait until next May to enjoy again! Check out more pics and video => http://japantraveladventures.com/sanja-matsuri-asakusa-festival-tokyo/

TOKYO -- The

02/05/2018

It’s the start again of the yearly “Cool Biz” campaign where workers throughout Japan are encouraged to dress down, ditching their suits and ties for open-necked, short-sleeved shirts in their offices. And some offices go a step further with "Super Cool Biz", which promotes polo shirts, aloha shirts and sneakers.

The government on Tuesday launched its annual Cool Biz energy-saving campaign for late spring and summer. Cool Biz, which will last until Sept 30, encourages workers to dress down, ditching their suits and ties for open-necked, short-sleeved shirts in their offices. It also encourages offices to set...

23/04/2018

Spring weather makes for a nice hike across island to follow the 1,200 year old pilgrimage trail to 88 .

Join the other pilgrims in traveling this 1,200 year old route to 88 Buddhist temples located around the island of Shikoku Japan

03/04/2018

Izakayas are an integral part of Japanese culture. A favorite of the after-work crowd, these casual eating & drinking establishments are found in abundance throughout of the country. If you in/visiting and are a Kill Bill movie fan, recommend checking out the Gonpachi NishiAzabu.

Tokyo is a foodie paradise, from local Japanese fare to Indian, African, French and many more authentic ethnic food restaurants. But if you are looking to experience the flavor and ambiance of one of the Japanese workers’ favorite after-work places, then you should check one of the myriad of Izaka...

21/03/2018

Spring has arrived and in that means the annual ritual of “hanami," cherry blossom viewing, throughout Japan. Time to get out and enjoy the simple pleasure of viewing the beautiful spring blossoms of cherry trees.

Sakura -- or cherry blossoms -- are one of the enduring symbols of Japan. Here's your guide on where to find these radiant flowers.

14/03/2018

and fans, it’s time for another event in … this time it’s Anime Japan next week.
Check out all of the events -> http://japantraveladventures.com/japan-anime-cosplay-events/

AnimeJapan 2018 https://www.anime-japan.jp/en/ Public Days Dates 10:00-17:00 Mar 24 [Sat] – 25 [Sun] 2018 ※Last Admission 16:30 Business Days Dates 10:00-17:...

07/03/2018

PyeongChang2018 is now history … next up ! Tokyo is full of energy and excitement ... and now mascots to help get ready for the games.
Catch more updates and info at >> http://japantraveladventures.com/tokyo-olympics/

27/02/2018

Ski Japan ! Still time to enjoy skiing some of the best powder in the world … check out a few great videos from some of Japan’s famous ski resorts … http://japantraveladventures.com/japan-skiing-great-adventures-waiting/

VIDEO: Japan is a ski paradise with some of the best powder in the world with resorts like Niseko, Hakuba, Rusutsu, Shiga Kogen, Zao, Nozawa

18/02/2018

Plum Blossom season is here … although Cherry Blossoms get all the glory, the modest plum blossoms are just as pretty and smell twice as nice. From CNN, here are 10 of the best places to see plum blossoms in ->

Those cherry blossoms get all the glory. But Japan's plum blossoms have a charm all their own. Here are 10 of the best places to see them.

09/02/2018

Still time to catch this year’s Snow Festival, through next Monday .. or if you can’t make it, check out some video from the event at ... http://japantraveladventures.com/sapporo-snow-festival-is-a-winter-wonderland/

Enjoy the Snow Festival held every February in Sapporo Hokkaido. Magnificent snow and ice sculptures, winter events, great food, and Japanese hospitality ! Watch the above video and enjoy the beauty of the snow and ice sculptures and the festivities of the yearly event. The Sapporo Snow Festival is....

31/01/2018

Looking for a winter wonderland … UNESCO World Heritage Site -go is one of the most beautiful places in in the winter.

Shirakawa-go is probably the most beautiful in the winter, covered in deep snow. Watch the videos of Shirakawa-go in all of its winter splendor.

22/01/2018

Winter is the best time to visit ’s fabulous hot springs and one of the most popular is located in Gunma Prefecture:
http://japantraveladventures.com/enjoying-a-ryokan-stay-in-kusatsu-onsen-hot-springs/

Or, nearer to Tokyo is Onsen:
http://japantraveladventures.com/best-onsen-hot-springs-resort-near-tokyo-atami-onsen/

10/01/2018

season is here and 's famous powder is waiting for you!!

Check this out ... magazine just named as one of the top 10 in the world for 2018.
http://www.snowmagazine.com/features/1208-top-tens/the-top-10-ski-resorts-in-the-world-2018

VIDEO: Japan is a ski paradise with some of the best powder in the world with resorts like Niseko, Hakuba, Rusutsu, Shiga Kogen, Zao, Nozawa

27/12/2017

Calling all and fans !
Japan's huge ComicMarket event starts this week in !
http://japantraveladventures.com/japan-anime-cosplay-events/

When you hear the words, anime, manga, and cosplay what do you think of ? … Japan ! If you are a fan of anime and are visiting Japan, you might want to check out some of the world’s biggest events in the industry … which include ComicMarket, World Cosplay Summit, and Anime Japan. ComicMarket �...

14/12/2017

winter illuminations. The holiday season is here and it’s time to check out some of the spectacular lighting events going on around the city.
http://japantraveladventures.com/tokyo-top-5-best-winter-illumination-locations/

If you are looking to see the best holiday season light shows in Tokyo during your visit to the city here is a great list.

02/12/2017

While sad, Japan looks forward to welcoming in a new era with the Crown Prince Naruhito.

Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate on April 30, 2019, becoming the first Japanese monarch to leave the post in 200 years.

27/11/2017

The season of winter illuminations gets started in at Huis Ten Bosch theme park with ’s biggest light show of 13 million lights !! If you are in Nagasaki from Nov 3, 2017 - May 6, 2018 you might want to check it out.
Or if you are staying in , here are a few of the top area illuminations for the holiday season. http://japantraveladventures.com/tokyo-top-5-best-winter-illumination-locations

If visiting Nagasaki Prefecture, check out what is claimed to be the world's largest light show of its kind with 13 million lightbulbs at Huis Ten Bosch

19/11/2017

Come see Kyoto’s autumn foliage in its full beauty … one of best times to visit ... from mid Nov to early Dec is usually the best viewing.
http://japantraveladventures.com/beautiful-autumn-leaf-colors-seen-in-kyoto-japan/

Kyoto’s temples, shrines, castle, and gardens are beautiful anytime of the year, however, during autumn Kyoto has a special brilliance with the added colors of the changing fall leaves. A combination of vivid red, yellow, and oranges, the scene is one of the most beautiful in the world. CNN publishe...

06/11/2017

From CNN Travel ... visit one of Tokyo's high-tech Virtual Reality theme parks.
Here is more info on places to experience in ->
http://japantraveladventures.com/tokyo-virtual-reality-experiences/

The perilous wooden plank that dangles from the skyscraper's dizzying rooftop is all that stands between me and the deafening rescue helicopter in front.

01/11/2017

Halloween, Tokyo style! Shibuya's 2017 Halloween street party was a wild, crazy, crowded parade of costumes and fun.
Read more -> http://japantraveladventures.com/tokyo-shibuya-halloween-street-party-cool-japan/

26/10/2017

This week in Arashiyama Kyoto at the very start of fall foliage. One of the best times to visit Kyoto is during the leave color changing in autumn ... the peak of color change is around mid to late November. See Kyoto in all of its autumn beauty ->
http://japantraveladventures.com/beautiful-autumn-leaf-colors-seen-in-kyoto-japan/

08/10/2017

For the Halloween month of October here are two scary travel options =>
1) Search ghosts with a hike in Japan’s “suicide forest” at the base of Mt. Fuji.
http://japantraveladventures.com/take-a-hike-in-japans-suicide-forest-aokigahara/
2) Check out the crazy, bizarre Tokyo theme restaurant Alcatraz E.R. prison hospital.
http://japantraveladventures.com/crazy-bizarre-tokyo-theme-restaurant-alcatraz-e-r/