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Where to Party for Halloween in Japan 2019

The Freaks Come Out at NightLooking for somewhere to dance from dusk till dawn in Japan this Halloween? In big cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, you’ll find several nightclubs hosting events…

Top 5 Horror-Themed Bars & Restaurants In Japan

What really makes this bar a “thriller” is that once an hour the lights turn out and a performer gets up on stage to tell you a scary story. The storytellers have real talent and their spooky so…

Top 10 Foreigner-Friendly Bars and Clubs in Tokyo

Spend a weekend in Tokyo, and you’ll realize it’s a city that really likes to drink and party. Here are 10 of the coolest foreigner-friendly bars in Tokyo where anyone can enjoy a drink unt…

Top 10 Unknown Autumn Destinations in Japan

Fall off the beaten track with these lesser-known spots for enjoying autumn in Japan. There’s no shortage of (justifiably) famous places to experience the best of autumn in Japan – but what…

Top 10 Readers’ Photos in Japan: August 2019

Despite the hordes of sweaty crowds, our readers celebrated the last month of summer with classic beach getaways, festivals, and a bizarre gang of Pikachus that attacked downtown Yokohama. Every…

Osaka City

Japan’s third-largest city of Osaka, the capital of Osaka Prefecture, lies in the very center of the country. Hanazono Rugby StadiumHanazono Rugby Stadium is Japan’s oldest rugby-dedic…

Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture

Hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.2777 Toyosawa, Fukuroi, Shizuoka 437-0032 - MapGetting there: From Fukuroi Station take the Entetsu bus to Hattasan bus stop. Hours 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.430…

Toyota, Aichi Prefecture

As you could probably guess, Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture is named after the famous motor company of the same name. Hours: 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Closed Tuesdays6-2-1 Nishimachi, Toyo…

Top 10 Foreigner-Friendly Bars and Clubs in Nagoya

Despite being Japan’s fourth-largest city and a regional transport hub for the central Chubu Region, many travelers pass on visiting Nagoya. To make your choice easier, here’s a guide to th…

The Tomb of Emperor Nintoku (Daisen Kofun)

Daisen Kofun, believed to be the final resting place of the mysterious Emperor Nintoku, is the largest tomb in Japan. Nintoku was reputedly the 16th emperor of the nation, but because his life a…