Everything about modern and traditional Japan with emphasis on travel and living related information.

Japan is politically structured into 8 regions and 47 prefectures. Population The population of Japan is about 125 million, including around 3 million foreign residents. Earthquakes and …

Tokyo and a wealth of nearby destinations Japan's tallest mountains, Nagoya and great sake From Kyoto's temples to Osaka's food-filled streets Hiroshima, Japan's oldest shrine and an …

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Held from April 13 to October 13, 2025 64 million visitors - more than half of Japan's population - visited the Expo 70 in Osaka, making it one of the most successful events in the country's …

Travel guide for Chichibu, a rural city in the western part of Saitama Prefecture.

Japan Event Calendar for February 2026: national holidays, events, festivals.

The voltage in Japan is 100 Volt, which is different from North America (120V), Central Europe (230V) and most other regions of the world. Japanese electrical plugs and outlets resemble …

Besides the well known Japan Rail Pass, there exists a large variety of regional rail passes that provide unlimited travel in a certain area of the country. The interactive map below indicates …