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Akihabara (秋葉原) is the home of Otaku culture. Local store specialize in wide variety of anime, manga, electronic gadgets and consumer electronics.

Japan’s Harvest Moon Festival, Tsukimi, is held every autumn across the country and dates back more than 1,000 years.

Standing tall at 131 metres, Kyoto tower is the highest landmark in Kyoto. Go up to see the amazing skyline of Kyoto.

Asakusa is where the vibe of older Tokyo lingures, small craft stores and restaurants line the streets. Find the best things to do, see and eat in Asakusa.

Find out what the best things to do in Ueno with our top picks, shopping recommendations, how to get to Ueno and expert tips for the Ueno ward in Tokyo.

The first Super Nintendo World will open at Universal Studios Japan featuring iconic locations and characters like the Bowsers Castle, and Mario Kart racing.

Nijo Castle is one of the most popular attractions in the city of Kyoto and for good reason. With a visit to Nijo Castle Kyoto history is firmly on display.

The Japan Rail Pass can help you see a lot of Japan by train, but there are also private railways in Japan that can be useful.

With Shinkansen trains such an important part of Japan’s transport network, Shinkansen train cars have continued to evolve over the years.

For places like Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, you’ll want to use the various Japan metro networks to get around each city on arrival and when sightseeing.