Japanese gardens are so eccentric that they have found their enthusiasts around the world. Green reservations decorated in this style occur on every continent. They are usually established in close proximity to buildings. In this way, they are an area for meditation and relaxation. These are exactly the tasks of the imperial gardens in the very centre of crowded and loud Tokyo. The gardens are an integral part of the Palace of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. In the over 35-million metropolis, the park appears as a remedy for the 21st century ailments.

Japan loves cats. Feline cafés, districts, festivals, temples, figurines, houses and even cat islands. It is hard to overlook such attractions while visiting Japan. The image of Hello Kitty or Maneki-Neko figurines are basically ubiquitous. The Japanese faith in feline luck is so strong that they even have a Cat Island – with more cats than people.

Earthquakes and volcano eruption are very common in Japan. This is largely to those natural disasters that the country owes its present beauty and landscape values. The country lies in 90% among mountain tops. However, those are not the types of mountains that the OYAKATA Master has seen in Poland, Japan’s highest and most beautiful peaks are either active or dormant volcanoes.

Majestic and enchanting, a sacred symbol and the trademark of Japan. Mount Fuji, as this is what we are referring to, is an active stratovolcano and a destination for Shintoists and tourists who want to admire the panorama of the country from its top. How to get there and is the ascent worth it?

Municipal transport in Tokyo is considered as one of the most cutting-edge, cleanest and – most importantly – one of the most punctual public transport systems in the world. But although quick and efficient for the Japanese, it may initially seem highly problematic to many tourists. So let’s check how to move around Tokyo.

One can say that the idea behind the architecture of traditional Japanese houses is contained in two modernistic slogans coined by European architects: “forms follow function” by Louis Sullivan and “less is more” by Mies van der Rohe. Simplicity and functionalism, which translate into undemonstrative and minimalist forms, are at the core of Japanese houses.

Over the several thousand years of its existence, Japan has developed extremely rich culture and art, which, at the same time, is completely different from those of Europe. Thus, in order to better understand the specificity of the Land of the Rising Sun, it is worth going to at least one of the many museums you can find there. Such a trip will teach you the mentality, customs and values of Japanese people, as well as the history of this country.

400 types of seafood, 500 stalls and shops with fresh produce and everything that Japanese chefs need to craft their culinary works of art. Tsukiji, a kingdom of flavours, is a place where love and respect towards food have been part of market days routine since generations.

Japan, being also called the land of islanders, is situated on almost 7 thousands of islands and islets, which, for ages, had been a land isolated from the rest of the world. Discover Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku – 4 biggest islands of Japan – and find out what you should see when visiting each of them.

Accommodation in a private capsule? Sounds cosmically crazy. But in the Cherry Blossom Land it is the patent that has proven itself useful for almost 40 years. Saving money, time and space – these are the major advantages of the Japanese capsule hotels.

Before the emperor returning to the throne declared Tokyo the new capital city of Japan, many Japanese towns and cities had served this function. Some sources say that the capital changed basically whenever the reigning emperor changed. As far as imperial seats are concerned, there were three main cities that are commonly perceived as the historical cities of Japan.

If you are planning a trip to Japanese islands, you have definitely started to worry about financial matters – after all, Japan is famous for high prices and costs of living. Is this really something to be afraid of? Learn about the Japanese currency and check what to bear in mind while preparing your wallet for Japanese travel.