Travel Japan Archives

January 1, 2025March 31, 2026Japan by Len Kagami

Taitō City: A Glimpse into Old Tokyo

From the iconic Sensoji Temple in Asakusa to the graceful museums of Ueno, Taitō City in northern Tokyo displays an irresistible retro charm.

June 14, 2024July 12, 2026Japan by Len Kagami

The Lanterns of Aomori

Gigantic yet surprisingly intricate, the lanterns of Aomori are the highlights of Nebuta Matsuri – one of Japan’s biggest summer festivals.

July 30, 2021October 19, 2024Japan by Len Kagami

Kyoto: The City of Shrines and Temples

With more than 1600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines, Kyoto is definitely one of Japan’s most important religious hubs.

Through thousands of torii in Fushimi Inari

January 14, 2021September 1, 2023Japan by Len Kagami

Fushimi Inari: A Stroll through Thousands of Torii

Best known for its endless trail of vermillion torii, Fushimi Inari in southern Kyoto is one of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines.

March 18, 2020February 15, 2025Japan by Len Kagami

Himeji Castle: The Beautiful White Heron

Elegant and lustrous white, Himeji Castle is one of Japan’s most beautiful castles. It appears like a heron flying in the sky of Himeji.

Tsutenkaku Tower - A symbol of Osaka's new world

March 11, 2020September 26, 2022Japan by Len Kagami

Osaka: The Bold and the Colorful

Osaka is a brazen city that isn’t afraid to express itself. It packs more colour than most, with eye-catching signs and vivid shopfronts at every corner.