Hiroshima is a prefecture located on the Honshu island of Japan. Hiroshima is best known among foreigners for its painful history - it was the site of an atomic bombing during World War II. But though the area was almost entirely destroyed at the time, great efforts were made to rebu...

Saitama is the capital of Saitama Prefecture, and it was formed in 2001 as a merger of several small municipalities. It’s a 20-minute train ride from Tokyo, which makes it a popular commuter town, but it also offers many opportunities and attractions in itself.

Nagoya is a large city that sits between Tokyo and Osaka. It’s home to around 2.3 million people and is ...

Nagano is a city and prefecture located in the heart of the Chūbu region of Japan. This area is becoming increasingly popular among expats, because it’s only 1.5 hours away from Tokyo, yet offers a much more rural, peaceful and budget-friendly lifestyle. There is no shortage of...

Chiba Prefecture neighbors Tokyo and is one of the 6 most popular places among foreigners who live in Japan. What makes it so attractive?

Harumi is a neighborhood located on reclaimed land on the Sumida River in Chuo City. In the past, it was best known for its large office buildings, but new apartment complexes, including Tokyo&...

Yayoi is a small artistic neighborhood located in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward. It was named after a specific type of pottery that was discovered in the area and is now known as an educational and cultural center in this part of the city.

Hakusan is a quiet neighborhood located in the heart of Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward. Like many of Bunkyo's neighborhoods, it's a center of college life in the city, which allows easy access to the rest of Tokyo via its train station.

Sendagaya is a vibrant neighborhood located in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward. It sits between Shinjuku and Harajuku, yet offers an entirely different atmosphere, lifestyle, and attractions. It's packed with restaurants, galleries, and shops, but there are al...

From tropical beaches to volcanoes and mystical forests, Kagoshima is the perfect place to see the wild side of Japan. It’s a beautiful location for those who want to experience traditional Japan and stay in touch with nature, while the town of Kagoshima also has a lively socia...

Nihonbashi and Kayabacho are two neighboring districts in the Chuo Ward of Tokyo. Due to their proximity, they are often referred to as a single district. These areas are primarily commercial and are dotted with skyscrapers that serve as headquarters to ba...

Musashi-Murayama is a city located on the Northwestern edge of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. It has an estimated population of 70,000, which gives it a quiet and almost rural atmosphere despite being so close to central Tokyo. Its proximity to Lake Sayama and Lake Tama mean you can en...

Hakuba is a village and valley located in Nagano Prefecture. Hakuba is best known for being a venue for the 1998 Winter Olympics, and is a popular destination for nature lovers, skiers, climbers, and even artists who take inspiration from its striking mountain r...

Kachidoki & Shinkawa are two districts located in the Chuo Ward of Tokyo. They are both located on islands by the Sumida River, which makes them an excellent choice if you want to be in the city center, but be separated from the highways, bustling business streets and have some o...

Tsukiji and Hatchobori are two neighborhoods located in the central part of Chuo Ward in Tokyo. Both of these residential districts double as bustling commercial hubs. Tsukiji is best known as a shopping neighborhood, recognized across the city for its fish mark...