To prevent large gatherings, Tokyo's Shibuya Ward has cordoned off the area around the Hachiko statue from early October 30th, as Halloween approaches. (News On Japan)

A large ema board depicting next year’s zodiac sign, the snake, is currently under production at the Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. (News On Japan)

A beloved café in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, is at risk of closure after the city ordered it to vacate its location. Calls for its preservation have intensified as the court battle begins. (News On Japan)

The first snowfall on Mount Fuji is typically announced when snow is visible from the Kofu Local Meteorological Observatory following the hottest day of the year. (News On Japan)

The Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival is one of Japan's largest Halloween events, drawing over 20,000 cosplayers each year. In 2024, the festival will be held from October 25 (Friday) to October 27 (Sunday) in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. (Nomadic Japan)

From a 'Sushi' sign on a crosswalk and vehicles passing under 'giant steel towers,' to narrow tunnels barely navigable by compact cars and an illuminated sign floating in Tokyo’s night sky -- each scene has an unusual story. (News On Japan)

I'm taking Hankyu Ferry from Kobe to Shinmoji (Fukuoka) and staying in its most spacious cabin called Royal again. (Solo Travel Japan)

A normally serene two-and-a-half-hour ride on Japan’s famously efficient bullet train turned into a zombie apocalypse on October 19, 2024. Billed as the “world’s first haunted house experience on a running shinkansen”, the adrenaline-filled trip from Tokyo to Osaka was inspired by the hit 2016 South Korean horror film Train to Busan. The spooky shinkansen trip was organised ahead of Halloween on October 31. (South China Morning Post)

Hiiii, this is long overdue but the Japan vlog is here! in this vlog I'm taking you along with me on my recent trip to Tokyo and Osaka, where I ate A LOT of ramen and had an amazing time! (OANH)

Hakuba Village in Nagano, one of Japan's premier ski resort destinations, is undergoing a significant transformation due to a surge in foreign tourism. (News On Japan)

Kyoto held its annual 'Jidai Matsuri' festival on Tuesday, with around 2,000 people dressed as feudal lords and nobles from the Heian period to the Meiji Restoration taking part in the procession, walking about 4.5 kilometers from the Kyoto Imperial Palace to Heian Shrine. (News On Japan)

Aomori's Tsutanuma Pond has recently become a hotspot for tourists seeking to witness a rare natural phenomenon: the reflection of fiery red autumn foliage on the pond's surface during sunrise. (News On Japan)

You find many Japanese gardens in Tokyo that are reasonable to get in and well maintained by Tokyo Metropolitan government. (Tokyo Kenchan)

A new Halloween hotspot has emerged in Tokyo's Odaiba, offering a space where people can celebrate without disturbing others. As municipalities like Shibuya and Shinjuku discourage large crowds during Halloween, young people are now gathering in Odaiba, where the recently opened Immersive Fort Tokyo aims to become the new destination for Halloween festivities. (News On Japan)

At the artificial ski resort on Rokko Mountain in Kobe, preparations for the November opening have begun. (News On Japan)

Established over 1300 years ago, Nara is Japan's first permanent capital and home to some of the country's oldest temples and cultural treasures. Just a short train ride from Osaka and Kyoto, Nara is perfect for an overnight adventure. (japan-guide.com)

An event featuring manhole covers decorated with attractions from across Japan, was held in the central region of Toyama Prefecture. (NHK)

The autumn season is here, it finally feels like fall. Today, we’ll talk about the cooler weather and plan for fall. 2024 still looks to be later than usual despite the normal fall temps now. Tokyo’s average temperature in October is 21C day / 17C night. (ONLY in JAPAN * GO)

Japan's iconic Shinkansen trains hit their 60 year anniversary this week. To celebrate we ride the longest of them all. (Abroad in Japan)

Kyoto is full of famous landmarks, but what about the secret spots that tourists haven’t discovered yet? In this video, we’ll take you off the beaten path to explore 10 hidden gems that will let you experience the true beauty of Kyoto—without the crowds! (TabiEats)