Pictures of Japan – The best of JTM Photos 1 to 50

I think I’m an awesome photographer and even better at Photoshop. So check out my skills and see the best of the JTM Photo series. This week, the 50th in the the “JTM Photo” series was published via JapanTravelMates’ Twitter. ...

Great Buddha Hall in Nara – Japan Photo of the Month (June 2011)

We have another great high-res photo this month for the latest Japan Photo Of The Month addition. Recently we travelled to Osaka and visited nearby Nara. This month’s photo is from the Todai-ji temple complex in historic Nara. The Great Buddha ...

Internet Cafe in Osaka

Finding an internet cafe in Osaka can be a little difficult if you can’t read kanji. Although many internet cafes will have signs on the ground showing pictures of the computers etc, inside, you still have to look very closely. If you are near ...

Japrish – train commuter etiquette at Harajuku JR station

The 9th photo in the Japrish photo compilation (my own version of Engrish) is the second from what could be called a “train commuter’s etiquette” poster we found at Harajuku JR station in Tokyo. Oh the pain... Don't look! Just l...

Airlines to Japan – Flight Experiences

There are many airlines that fly to and from Japan. But what airlines to Japan are good to fly with? Japanese people love to travel, and people love to travel to Japan. This article reviews experiences of flights to and from Japan and gives recommend...

Pictures of Japan – 10 photos

This is a photo post full of pictures of Japan. These 10 pictures of Japan tell a story of the country, as it is seen by the typical tourist of Japan on their visit to Japan. Geisha & Maiko Unique to Japan with their white faces, extravagant hair...

Japrish – Smokers Etiquette at Harajuku JR Station

The 8th photo in the Japrish photo compilation (my own version of Engrish) is from what could be called a “train commuter/smoker’s etiquette” poster. This is part of a poster (more shots of it to come later) which we spotted at Hara...

Sushi Train Restaurants in Japan

Sometimes called conveyor belt sushi, sushi train is another must do eating experience. The trend is catching on, so it is likely you can find a sushi train restaurant in most large cities all over the world. Being from Australia, I know there are ma...