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Spectacular Digital Art Museum ‘teamLab Borderless’ Open in Tokyo
MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM by teamLab Borderless takes visitors into a completely new world where over 520 computers and 470 projectors -
Sending Fresh Drinking Water to Uwajima
Uwajima is one of the worst affected areas of the recent floods to hit Japan. As of Monday evening, around 11,000 people were staying in evacuation centers in 15 prefectures, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. -
Uncovering the Art of Batto Fighting
It’s hard to think of Japan without also remembering the samurai, feudal warriors who have become synonymous with the art of Japanese sword fighting. -
Mouthwatering Ideas from our Food & Drink Expert
Destination Asia Japan is delighted to have recently connected with a local food and drink expert who will lead special day tours to a vineyard and whiskey distillery in Yamanashi prefecture, just outside Tokyo. -
Exploring Life Under the Waves in Okinawa
Snorkeling is an Okinawan pastime with a long and colorful history on this string of semi-tropical islands. -
Kuromon Market is Osaka’s Kitchen
With over 170 years of history, Kuromon Market is truly ‘Osaka’s kitchen.’ Professional chefs from around the city find their way here to purchase high-quality, fresh ingredients, though the market also caters to the budget visitor with nonetheless, highly authentic food. -
Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center Now Open
Newly opened in Fujinomiya, near the base of Japan’s most iconic mountain, the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center features an inverted Mt. Fuji reflected into a pool of water – reminiscent of the famous image of the sacred mountain reflected on the surface of Lake Kawaguchi. -
‘Top Deck’ Opens at Tokyo Tower
Even in the variegated Tokyo skyline, few buildings are as much of an iconic landmark as Tokyo Tower is. After months of renovation, the uppermost observation deck, which stands 250 meters above sea level -
Tsukiji Fish Market Moving to Toyosu
After a long wait, stalled by the need to ensure full safety of the premises, it is now official: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has announced that the wholesale area of historical Tsukiji Fish Market will be moved to the modern facility on Toyosu reclaimed land on 11 October 2018. -
Sampling Sake in a Local Kyoto Tavern
As a general rule, our clients will take part in sake tastings at a standard sake brewery, however, on occasion the breweries do not allow visitors into those areas where the actual sake brewing takes place due to hygienic reasons. -
Christmas Illuminations Light up Japan
While Japan is not a Christian country, Christmas as an event has become very popular, and one of the most celebrated traditions is lighting up the cities with impressive, colorful seasonal illuminations. -
Bus Substitution on Railway to Mt. Koya
Mt. Koya is a popular spiritual destination in Japan, located deep inside the Wakayama prefecture, south of Osaka. It is normally reached via express train and cable car from Osaka.