While illumination displays are popular attraction in cities across Japan throughout November and December, it looks like the best view comes from between 330 and 435 km away, on board the International Space Station! NASA Astronauts J.R Stoces and Randy Bresnik took these incredible night-time images of Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Hakodate during December 2017. @Stu_Mundel Tokyo, Japan from the @Space_Station – Photo…
Visiting a shrine or temple in Japan is a truly unique way to experience local culture and how Japanese people view religion. And as with visits to a place of worship anywhere in the world, there are certain rules which should be followed as a sign of respect. Here are some handy tips and guidelines to remember the next time…
Much like how there are certain rules to follow when you wine and dine at a fancy French restaurant, having a meal in Japan requires some basic knowledge of etiquette. This is especially true when dining at an expensive sushi restaurant, or at a Japanese friend’s wedding reception. Here are some simple tips to know and follow so you’ll never…
Travel around Japan easier and cheaper with the Japan Rail (JR) Pass. Here are the answers to some commonly-asked questions about purchase and use of this advantageous Pass! What is the Japan Rail Pass? The Japan Rail (JR) Pass is a special pass issued by the Japan Railways (JR) Group to travelers visiting the country. With unlimited usage of all…
