Totoro Tree: Sacred 1,000-Year-Old Cedar Tree That Looks Just Like The Ghibli Forest Spirit
Nature is wonderful and full of surprises, and this mystical Totoro Tree is proof that beauty can be found even in the most unexpected place.
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter: Preserved Edo Period Canal With Traditional Boat Tour
With preserved townscapes and a scenic canal, find yourself in the middle of Edo Period Japan at Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove: Popular Kyoto Photo Spot With Natural & Historical Beauty
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is a peaceful haven in Kyoto amidst endless rows of bamboo trees with shrines and temples in the vicinity.
Japanese Cat Stationmaster Nitama Gets Promoted To Chief Priest Of Tama Shrine
Cat lovers unite! Wakayama Prefecture takes putting adorable felines on the pedestal to a new level with Nitama Cat Priest.
Gifu Prefecture Guide: Visit A Traditional Town With Koi Fish Drains & Try Beef Sushi
Need an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life? Our Gifu Prefecture guide will show you what to do in the heritage-rich region.
Sanrio Puroland: Pastel Paradise With Cute Parades & Sanrio Characters Come To Life
Want to meet your childhood heroes? Do that, and have a blast on rides and colourful live parades at Tokyo's Sanrio Puroland.
Tsushima Shrine: Mystical Spot In The Seto Inland Sea That’s Only Open 2 Days A Year
Known for protecting and looking over the well-being of children, Tsushima Shrine only opens its doors 2 days a year in the summer.
Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory: Magical Cafe That Serves Lifelike Totoro Cream Puffs
The fluffy Totoro from the Ghibli cult classic also comes in crisp golden brown pastry form, at Shirohige's Cream Puff Factory.
RPG-style Memorial Altars Let You Send Your Loved Ones Off In Style Just Like They Wanted
Give your loved ones a send-off they deserve with this RPG-style memorial altar that mimics the classic fantasy setting.
Meiji University Invents Chopsticks That Trick Your Brain To Make Low Sodium Food Taste Saltier
Trying to cut down on your salt intake is a breeze with these low sodium chopsticks that make your food taste saltier than it really is.
