If you are planning on visiting Japan and perhaps experiencing some of the many beautiful Shrines and Temples, then you might be interested in learning about the two main Japanese belief systems beforehand.
Kanda Matsuri – A Japanese Festival
Centred around Kanda-Jinja Shrine, the Kanda Matsuri is considered one of the three great festivals of Tokyo.
Nuisance Foreigners In Japan – What Can Be Done?
Nuisance foreigners in Japan has become a popular talking point of late, and for good reason.
If you visit Japan please don’t be the nuisance foreigner!
Phil In Japan – YouTube Channel
We have started creating and uploading videos to the Phil In Japan YouTube channel!
Tips For Visiting Japan
I have been living in Japan, with my Japanese wife for over a year now. Here are my basic tips to make the most out of your visit to this amazing country.
Strawberry Picking & Mother Farm – A Day In Chiba Prefecture
On a sunny day out in Chiba a couple of weeks ago, we enjoyed strawberry picking and a visit to Mother Farm.
Chiba Prefecture, located in the Kanto region of Honshu, Japan, is a picturesque area known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and modern attractions.
Tokyo Night & Light – Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Projection Mapping
Tokyo Night & Light is a Guinness World Record breaking projection mapping installation.
The largest permanent architectural projection-mapped display in the world covers an area of 13,904.956㎡ on the facade of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Tokyo’s Shinjuku ward.
Nikko – A World Heritage Site
In 1999, the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō together with their natural surroundings were designated a UNESCO world heritage site.
Rikugien Gardens – Autumn Light-Up
紅葉狩り – momijigari (red leaf hunting) at Rikugien Gardens Autumn Light-Up
Tanuki Street in Asakusa, Tokyo
In Asakusa, Tokyo, just off Orange Street is an interesting and delightful little place called Tanuki Street.