- Tokyo City Guide - What to do in Tokyo - japan-guide. com
Tokyo (東京, Tōkyō) is Japan's capital and the world's most populous metropolis It is also one of Japan's 47 prefectures, consisting of 23 central city wards and multiple cities, towns and villages west of the city center The Izu and Ogasawara Islands are also part of Tokyo Prior to 1868, Tokyo was known as Edo Previously a small castle town, Edo became Japan's political center in 1603
- Entering Japan - Immigration and Visa Matters
Staying in Japan Inside Japan, most immigration-related matters, such as extending residence permission or changing the status of residence, are handled by the Immigration Services Agency, which has bureaus across the country Residence card All new foreign residents are issued a residence card (zairyu card) upon initially entering Japan at Narita, Haneda, Kansai or Chubu airports New
- 2025 Cherry Blossom Forecast - japan-guide. com
A forecast of the cherry blossom blooming season in Japan for 2025
- Public Holidays and Annual Events in Japan
A list of Japanese national holidays and other annual events
- Where to find snow in Japan
Where to find snow in Japan During winter, cold air masses from Siberia blow towards Japan, picking up moisture from the Sea of Japan in the process The wet, cold air collides with the mountains along the Sea of Japan coast, resulting in heavy snowfall Some areas experience extreme amounts of precipitation with snow depths of three to six meters
- Fukuoka Travel Guide - What to do in Fukuoka City - japan-guide. com
Fukuoka (福岡) is Kyushu 's largest and one of Japan's ten most populated cities Because of its closeness to the Asian mainland (closer to Seoul than to Tokyo), Fukuoka has been an important harbor city for many centuries and was chosen by the Mongol invasion forces as their landing point in the 13th century Today's Fukuoka is the product of the fusion of two cities in the year 1889, when
- Onsen - Beginners Guide to Japanese hot springs - japan-guide. com
A tourist's guide to Japanese hot springs (onsen) Natural hot springs (温泉, onsen) are numerous and highly popular across Japan Every region of the country has its share of hot springs and resort towns, which come with them There are many types of hot springs, distinguished by the minerals dissolved in the water Different minerals provide different health benefits, and all hot springs
- Hokkaido Travel Guide
Hokkaido (北海道, Hokkaidō) is the second largest, northernmost and least developed of Japan's four main islands Its weather is harsh in winter with lots of snowfall, below zero temperatures and frozen seas, while in summer it does not get as hot and humid as in the other parts of the country With its unspoiled nature, many national parks and rural landscapes, Hokkaido attracts many
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